John Innes seed compost

John Innes seed compost is a mix for sowing almost any type of seed, with sufficient nutrient for early development. May also be used for rooting soft cuttings.

Ingredients

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

The loam and peat is put through in 9mm (⅜in) sieve.

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


 * 0.6kg (1lb 5oz) ground lime
 * 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