Dalefoot Compost DAL01 Wool Compost, 10.0 cm*65.0 cm*45.0 cm

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Sheep's wool contains high level of nitrogen that operates as a slow release fertiliser with extremely good water retention.

It can hold up to 20 times its own weight in water and according to the ONS, in the UK alone, peatland represents 27% of the UK ecosystem service accounts. On the market today no other growing media has such a naturally high concentration of nutrients, for improving plant size and quality. Completely peat-free – this compost is 100% peat-free which means it has great environmental benefits (you can read more about that below!And like the rest of Dalefoot’s range, it has been approved by the Soil Association for organic growing.

Bocking 47’ is the gold standard of Comfrey varieties as it contains very high levels of potassium, phosphorous and nitrogen all of which are essential for healthy plant growth, larger flowers and bigger crops. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. No extra feeding of fertilisers needed as the compost contains all the nutrients needed for the entire growing season.The fine texture and drainage properties of this compost will create the perfect environment for encouraging your seeds to germinate. Traditionally, bracken has been used as an animal winter bedding material in the Lakes, which was then spread on the land in spring to fertilise the fields. For every purchase you make with us, 20% of the profit facilitates the planting of trees on agriculturally poor land in Cumbria.

Peat, as defined by the International Peatland Society, is “Peat is the surface organic layer of a soil that consists of partially decomposed organic matter, derived mostly from plant material, which has accumulated under conditions of waterlogging, oxygen deficiency, high acidity and nutrient deficiency”. Soil Association approvedDalefoot’s Wool Compost for Seeds has a fine texture with good drainage to provide a perfect start for seeds.

Dalefoot Wool Compost Double Strength 50ltr Bag offers a rich peat-free compost plus soil conditioner produced from bracken and sheep's wool. Wool is also a slow sustained supply of nitrogen and as Dalefoot point out, there is no need for any additional plant food. I have planted up one pot but intend to get some identical plants and 2 planters to try a comparison with 'ordinary' compost. The new Wool Compost for Vegetables and Salads (launched at the 2016 RHS Chelsea Flower Show), is ideal whether you are growing herbs on your windowsill, spuds in a potato sack or beans in your back garden.