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Growing => General Gardening => Topic started by: Goosegirl on February 20, 2024, 08:45

Title: Best compost for potting-on begonia plug plants.
Post by: Goosegirl on February 20, 2024, 08:45

Given that they're going into  soil and the bad reviews about peat-free compost I was thinking of using John Innes No. 2. What do you all think?

Title: Re: Best compost for potting-on begonia plug plants.
Post by: Yorkie on February 22, 2024, 18:45

If they're going to only be in there for a few weeks you might get away with JI No 1 rather than No 2, but otherwise yes I agree.

Title: Re: Best compost for potting-on begonia plug plants.
Post by: Goosegirl on February 23, 2024, 08:42

Thanks Yorkie. I have ordered some other flower plug plants besides begonias so will give it a go. They are usually delivered late March to early April and it will be a while before they're ready to plant out.