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Sowing
- all types of seed
- Slightly overfill the seed tray with compost.
- Level the compost off the top of the tray and firm gently until it
is 5mm under the rim of the tray.
- Sow the seed thinly and evenly over the surface, paying attention to
the seed packet instructions.
- Cover with a layer of compost no more than the depth of the seed.
- Water the compost thoroughly and cover the tray with glass or
polythene to reduce moisture loss and prevent drying out.
- Place in a warm area (20-21'C) out of
sunlight until germination has occurred.
- When seedlings are strong enough, transplant by leaves to avoid
damage to stems and roots.
- Plant seedlings apart to allow for growth.
- Water regularly to avoid compost drying out until the seedlings are
ready to be potted on.
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Growing
on - allows easy root development
- Before transplanting from pots to containers it is best to water the
plants well and allow to drain.
- When potting on plants select a pot the next size up from the
previous container.
- Use the compost straight from the bag for pricking out seedlings and
for potting on rooted plants.
- Part fill the pot with compost allowing sufficient space to
accommodate plant roots.
- Place plant in the centre of the pot, taking care not to damage the
roots and top up with compost.
- Firm the compost gently and water well.
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Cuttings
- for soft and heel cuttings
- Take cuttings by making a sloping cut, with a sharp knife, in the
stem and removing all of the bottom leaves.
- To encourage rooting, dip the end of the cutting in hormone rooting
powder.
- Fill pot/tray with compost and water well.
- Making a hole in the compost with a pencil/dibber place the cutting
into the hole and gently firm the compost around it, ensuring good
contact of the compost with the submerged cutting.
- Water thoroughly.
- Do not place cuttings too close together.
- When finished taking cuttings, place glass or polythene over the
pot/tray to reduce moisture loss, ensuring the leaves do not touch the
glass or polythene.
- Place in a warm environment out of direct sunlight until cuttings
have taken.
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Containers
- hanging baskets and tubs
- Fill the hanging basket/window box with compost.
- Plant with trailing plants around the outside and upright plants in
the middle and water thoroughly.
- Place Hanging basket/ window box in a green house until plants have
established in the compost before transferring outside
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Outdoor
planting of trees and shrubs
- Dig a hole in the soil at least twice the size of the root ball.
- Mix multi-purpose compost in a 50:50 blend with
the soil and refill the hole around the roots firming gently.
- Water well.
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