as required. Loam also contains essential micro-elements and some organic matter which provides a slow release of nitrogen to the Expose plants to too much direct sunlight, fumes, draughts, hot air and sudden changes or extremes of temperature

The potting mixes are used to grow different types of plants depending on their nutrient requirements. [1] If going outdoors, place your herb container close to the kitchen in a sunny position so that you can snip as needed. Herbs benefit from regular harvesting as it promotes vigourous growth and means you don't need to prune. Herb growing tipsFor reasons of hygiene and safety, personal grooming products, cosmetics or items of intimate clothing cannot be returned. A. John Innes No 1 Young Plant Compost does not contain any organic elements so shouldn’t be attractive to animals Store your John Innes compost from one season to another as the nutrient content may become unbalanced

A. John Innes No1 Young Plant Compost is perfect for potting on seedlings and young plants. For any other job choose a Multi-Purpose compost or one that is specific to your requirements—for example Westland Houseplant Potting Mix Ground horticultural-grade limestone is added to give the compost the pH most plants prefer. For lime-hating plants choose John Innes Ericaceous instead The coarse sand or grit is used as a physical conditioner to allow excess water to drain from the compost and thus prevent water-logging. Nutrients are typically sufficient for 1-2 months of growing, after which time additional proprietary feed should be given. The mixes A. J. Arthur Bower’s John Innes Young Plant Compost is perfect for potting on seedlings and young plants, for any other job choose a Multi-Purpose compost or one that is specific to your requirements—for example Houseplant potting mix.Water regularly for the first month until the plants are established, then cut down on the watering.