John Innes ericaceous compost

John Innes erricaceous compost is a specially formulated sterilised loam-based, lime-free compost with essential plant foods for such plants. It is a traditional loam-based formula with added lime-free grit ideal for all acid-loving calcifuge plants.

Ingredients

 * 2 parts loam
 * 1 part peat
 * 1 part sand

For each cubic metre of mix, the following is added:


 * 0.6kg (1lb 5oz) sulphur
 * 1.2kg (2lb 10oz) superphosphate

John Innes mixes

 * John Innes seed compost
 * John Innes cutting compost
 * John Innes No.1
 * John Innes No.2
 * John Innes No.3
 * John Innes ericaceous compost