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Thanks for this Dan, a great idea.
Which? Gardening’s results from 2014 gave good marks to Verve multipurpose peat-free. For some reason they did not test Melcourt. Ones to avoid were Dalesfoot wool compost for seeds, John Innes No 1, Waitrose multipurpose and Carbon Gold All Purpose.
I agree about W Riding, it is dense, full of nutrients, so good for mixing with something lighter.I must agree – found that New Horizons was very disappointing last year after making a big effort to source it locally. Seed compost purchase seems such a lottery from year to year as quality changes – this makes things even more difficult if you are trying to work with a limited budget and then are let down by the results. I am prepared to pay a premium for organic composts but surely there should then be a guaranteed minimum standard!
Yes it is odd and annoying that companies can sell compost which is so poor, they must know, it takes on ly a few weeks to spot problems.
Unfortunately the West Riding I use is available by pallet only, 65 bags of 40 litres for £340 or half pallet for £204.
Viridor are just getting into multipurpose compost and first indications are promising, but they are still looking for retail sellers.Thanks for that helpful information Charles
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