Since when I've found bits of metal, plastic and glass in the mix and the performance of the compost was not as it used to be.

So regretfully while we offer the majority of our live plant offering nationwide, we are unable to ship plugs, begging plants and tender vegetable plants to the following areas: HS, IV41-IV49, IV51, IV55-56, KW15-KW17, PA34, PA41-48, PA60-PA78, PA80, PH40-PH44, TR21-TR24, ZE1-ZE3. Watch out for reformulated compost - manufacturers frequently change the mix of ingredients they use and the fertiliser, and this is speeding up as the ban on using peat comes ever closer. Young plants need more to fuel rapid growth, and so a multipurpose compost can be a better choice when you prick out your seedlings. Separating the feed into a sachet prevents degradation (leading to a lack of nutrients for plants), a common problem with other pre-mixed, long lasting composts.All three tests are carried out by an expert at a horticultural institute, and the compost for seeds and young plants test takes place in a temperature and humidity-controlled greenhouse. A crumbly structure will allow excess water to drain through, while holding enough water and air for roots to thrive. If the item comes direct from a manufacturer, it may be delivered in non-retail packaging, such as a plain or unprinted box or plastic bag.

New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging . But the only way to know if a compost is good or bad is to grow plants in it and compare them - something we've been doing for more than 30 years.QVC is not responsible for the availability, content, security, policies, or practices of the above referenced third-party linked sites, nor liable for statements, claims, opinions, or representations contained therein. incredicompost® has been independently trialled and verified as the best overall compost for sowing seeds and raising young plants.