[Goosegirl]

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?

[Yorkie]

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.

[Goosegirl]

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.