John Innes seed compost

John Innes seed compost
A bag of B&Q 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