Gro-Sure Seed & Cutting Compost Plant Extracts Pouch 10L, 4KgGro-Sure Seed & Cutting Compost is a unique compost that has been specifically developed to ensure perfect growing conditions. It is ideal for seed germination as well as seedling and cutting establishment. The formula contains a fine grade Vermiculite, a naturally occurring substance that aids in drainage and aeration as well as plant extracts that stimulate young seeds and cuttings to produce strong, healthy seedlings and growth.Features:Improves germination by 25% for the best startSuperfine gradeImproved aeration & drainageSeaweed & nutrients for healthy growthWhen trialled with standard seed & cutting compost and standard seedWhy Use:Fine grade compost ensuring close seed contact for swift, successful seed germinationAdded Vermiculite which improves drainage and aerationA unique blend of plant extracts to stimulate strong seed germination and cutting growthHow to Use: First put on a pair of gloves and rework the compost between your hands to reconstitute. Then you’re all set.Seed Sowing:Place compost in a tray or pot and fill to just below the rimTap down the compost with a board or level tool to give a flat even surfaceWater the compost thoroughly and allow it to drain. Sow the seeds evenly over the whole surfaceCover the seeds evenly with a thin layer of compost and water using a watering can with a fine roseEnsure the compost is kept moist by covering the seeds with a thin layer of polythene or a sheet of glass until the seeds have germinatedKeep seeds out of direct sunlightFeeding: Gro-Sure Seed & Cutting Compost contains sufficient nutrients for the seedlings to grow until they are ready for pricking out. This usually takes 3-4 weeks.Pricking Out: When the seedlings are large enough to handle, remove them from the seed tray with a dibber or pencil and place them into pots or trays of Gro-Sure All Purpose Compost.Cuttings:Take the cutting by making a sloping cut, with a sharp knife, in the stem and removing all of the bottom leavesTo encourage rooting, dip the end of the cutting into a hormone rooting powderFill pot/tray with compost and water wellMaking a hole in the compost with a pencil/dibber, place the cutting into the hole and gently firm the compost around it, ensuring good contact of the compost with the submerged cuttingWater thoroughlyDo not place cuttings too close together. Place polythene or glass over the pot/tray to reduce moisture loss, ensuring the leaves do not touch. Place in a warm environment, out of direct sunlight until the cuttings have taken.Watering: Keep compost moist, never allow it to dry out. Water using a watering can with a fine rose.General Advice:Unsuitable for ericaceous (lime hating) plantsStore in a dry frost-free place away from weed killers and other garden chemicalsReseal bag after useUse in a well-ventilated place and avoid breathing in dustAlways wear gloves when gardening and then wash hands after use.Box Contains: Gro-Sure Seed & Cutting Compost Plant Extracts Pouch 10L, 4Kg