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Fertilizer Type
Organic/ InOrg
Comment
Grm/Sq Metre
Fish,Blood Bone
Organic
General fertilizer has equal parts Nitrogen Phosphorus & Potassium. Use prior to planting
25 to 75
Bonemeal
As Fish Blood & Bone
Hoof Horn
Growmore
InOrg
Dried Blood
Quick acting top dressing in spring/summer boosts growth
Around plants
John Innes Loam
By Volume 7 parts loam 3 parts peat 2 parts sand
John Innes Base
General Fertilizer Used to make J.I. 1,2,3
J.I. No 1
For 32 Litres Loam mix 100grms of J.I base and 20grms Lime
Potting Compost
J.I. No 2
For 32 Litres Loam mix 200grms of J.I base and 40grms Lime
J.I. No 3
For 32 Litres Loam mix 300grms of J.I base and 60grms Lime
Rose Food
For Roses
Epsom Salts
Ripening Tomatoes etc
Sulphate of Potash
Quick acting and Ripens fruit etc
25
Sulphate of Ammonia
Inorg
Good for leaf growth & Compost maker.
Superphosp hate of Lime
Prior to planting. Promotes root growth Aids Seed germination.
Spring/Sum Lawn Feed
For lawns greens up and stimulates growth
Lawn Sand
For Lawns. Kills Moss. Use sparingly
A.B. Pot Grit
Aids drainage when potting on
Sparingly
Pelleted Manure
General Fertilizer
Lime
Prior to planting For Brassicas