{"product_id":"peat-free-multipurpose-compost-40l","title":"Peat-Free Multipurpose Compost, 40 Litre Bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eA good multipurpose compost is the one bag every gardener reaches for, whether potting on seedlings, filling patio containers or planting up hanging baskets. This peat-free multipurpose compost comes in 40 litre bags and is made from a blend of fine bark, wood fibre and coir, with no peat at all. It is fed with nutrients that last around four to six weeks, giving young plants a strong start before you need to begin feeding. Gardeners, allotment holders, landscapers, nurseries, schools and grounds teams use it for seed sowing, potting, containers and general planting, and choose it to cut peat out of their growing without changing how they work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy it works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e100% peat-free\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeat bogs store carbon and take thousands of years to form. This compost contains no peat. Instead it uses renewable materials, so you can garden in the usual way while avoiding peat extraction. For businesses with environmental policies, it is an easy swap to make.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBark, wood fibre and coir blend\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine bark gives the mix structure and air pockets, so roots can breathe and water drains rather than lying in the pot. Wood fibre keeps the compost open and light. Coir holds moisture and re-wets more readily than peat once it has dried out. Together they make a free-draining but moisture-holding compost suitable for a wide range of plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeds for four to six weeks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compost contains nutrients that last around four to six weeks. That covers the early weeks after sowing or potting, when plants are building roots. After that, begin a regular liquid feed as plants grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOne bag for most jobs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a multipurpose compost it covers seed sowing, potting on, containers and baskets, and planting out. Keeping one compost in the shed simplifies buying for both home gardeners and maintenance teams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it's used\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSowing seeds and growing on seedlings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotting on young plants in the greenhouse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatio pots, planters, troughs and hanging baskets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanting shrubs and perennials into borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllotments, school gardens and community growing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNursery and grounds maintenance work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMultipurpose compost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBag size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeat content\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% peat-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMain ingredients\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFine bark, wood fibre and coir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNutrients\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLasts around 4 to 6 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeed sowing, potting, containers, baskets, general planting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH and full nutrient analysis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published for this line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing the right option\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is a single 40 litre bag. Work out how much you need from the size of your pots and beds. As a rough guide, a 30cm patio pot takes around 10 to 15 litres, so one bag fills two or three average containers. A standard hanging basket takes around 10 litres. For a raised bed or border, multiply length by width by depth in metres and multiply by 1,000 to get litres, then divide by 40 for the number of bags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor seed sowing, sieve the compost for a finer surface if you are sowing very small seeds. For long-lived container plants such as shrubs, plan to start feeding after the first four to six weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation, use \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen the bag and loosen the compost by hand before use. Fill pots and trays, firm gently and water well. Peat-free compost can look dry on the surface while still damp below, so check moisture with a finger before watering and avoid overwatering. Keep opened bags closed and out of the rain, and use within the season for best results. Start a regular feed once the initial nutrients run out after four to six weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it contain any peat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is 100% peat-free, made from fine bark, wood fibre and coir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does the feed last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround four to six weeks. After that, give plants a regular liquid feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I sow seeds in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. As a multipurpose compost it is suitable for seed sowing as well as potting and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does the surface look dry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeat-free mixes can dry on top while staying moist below. Check a little below the surface before watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOrdering \u0026amp; delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach unit is one 40 litre bag, priced per bag. A minimum order of 9 bags applies, shown when you add to basket. Bulk orders for landscaping and grounds work are welcome. Delivery charges and lead times are shown at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Industrial Supplies Co","offers":[{"title":"40 litre bag","offer_id":63296945455491,"sku":"SSHF-770422-01","price":23.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/3002\/8778\/files\/peat-free-multipurpose-compost-40l-greenhouse-ed128ba8-4e39-4dc8-89f4-8ac38df3ae21.jpg?v=1794668271","url":"https:\/\/industrialsuppliesco.co.uk\/products\/peat-free-multipurpose-compost-40l","provider":"industrialsuppliesco.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}