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    Just seeing what people think about multi-purpose compost could you add stuff to it to make it better for the plants. Only as I've seen people grow some really nice plants with it and others hate the stuff ever just seeing what people views are cheers

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bigdaddy 101 View Post
    Just seeing what people think about multi-purpose compost could you add stuff to it to make it better for the plants. Only as I've seen people grow some really nice plants with it and others hate the stuff ever just seeing what people views are cheers

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    Could you be more specific about the compost? Maybe a pic of the bag?



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    Quote Originally Posted by sourshoes View Post
    Could you be more specific about the compost? Maybe a pic of the bag?



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    I have a bag of this I've used a bag from B&Q multi purpose and have not had a good run so far with it been recommended to get some plant magic supreme but I was just seeing if you could improve the quality of this stuff or is it actual rubbish

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    Honestly, you're probably better off sourcing some high quality compost and building a simple soil. I can PM you a link to a simple recipe if you're interested. Your humus (compost or earth worm castings) will be youre biggest limiting factor so use the highest quality you can find. Home made would be best.

    Anything local you can get your hands on?

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    Quote Originally Posted by sourshoes View Post
    Honestly, you're probably better off sourcing some high quality compost and building a simple soil. I can PM you a link to a simple recipe if you're interested. Your humus (compost or earth worm castings) will be youre biggest limiting factor so use the highest quality you can find. Home made would be best.

    Anything local you can get your hands on?

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    Ok yes please will definitely look into it I do have a garden centre near me so we'll go in there and have a look and see what they have got

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bigdaddy 101 View Post
    Ok yes please will definitely look into it I do have a garden centre near me so we'll go in there and have a look and see what they have got

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    Here is A few Organic I mix with my soil, works good, you might can find some like these.


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    Jacks magic is a good off the shelf compost for uk growers. Add 10% perlite and it makes a decent growing medium. There’s also other amendments out there to add to this like calcified seaweed and rockdust etc that make it an excellent medium for super healthy plants through out. Providing your environment and water schedule is in check.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hotshot View Post
    Here is A few Organic I mix with my soil, works good, you might can find some like these.

    Would it be better to go 2 garden centres to get most of these or would I have to get it online thanks for your reply anyway

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    Whilst only on my first grow I've had real success with Westland Gro-Sure Seed & Cutting Compost moving to Westland Gro-Sure All Purpose Compost. Not expensive / readily available anywhere All Purpose was 50 litres for £4. Especially liked the fact it was stored inside the shop, not outside, part ripped baking in the sun on a pallet. It was slightly too acidic so added a little Garden Lime as I'm using RO water (don't ask, I know ). If your using tap water dissolved salts should over time have the same effect. Chicken manure pellets and a little blood, fish and bone both very cheap. No fancy composts required and added no additional feed until 3rd week into flowering (eight weeks from seed). It worked for me

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    Quote Originally Posted by Poisonata View Post
    Whilst only on my first grow I've had real success with Westland Gro-Sure Seed & Cutting Compost moving to Westland Gro-Sure All Purpose Compost. Not expensive / readily available anywhere All Purpose was 50 litres for £4. Especially liked the fact it was stored inside the shop, not outside, part ripped baking in the sun on a pallet. It was slightly too acidic so added a little Garden Lime as I'm using RO water (don't ask, I know ). If your using tap water dissolved salts should over time have the same effect. Chicken manure pellets and a little blood, fish and bone both very cheap. No fancy composts required and added no additional feed until 3rd week into flowering (eight weeks from seed). It worked for me
    Cheers for you info on that will definitely looking in to it where would be the best place to get them I think I saw some bone meal in B&Q when I was last in there

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