Wickes Compost........

Yana · « **on:** April 09, 2012, 08:05 »

Noticed that Wickes compost is being advertised as a 'new formula'. I've used it for a few years and had no problem, but reading the reviews of the new version, buyers don't seem too happy.

Anyone got ay experience of the new formula and if so, what is it like? Anywhere else I should be looking for compost? B and Q didn't seem that good either.

Thanks

mumofstig · « **Reply #1 on:** April 09, 2012, 08:12 »

That's why we have this thread each year

It's quite long, but most brands are covered by now

http://chat.allotment-garden.org/index.php?topic=88535.msg982958#msg982958

PembsPanther · « **Reply #2 on:** April 09, 2012, 08:26 »

The general consensus seems to be that it is rubbish, lots of reports of woody twiggy bits in it and Wickes themselves also added a sign to the product saying it was not suitable for sowing seeds in so they must have had more than a few complaints.

The link mumofstig gave you above will give you all the information as said it has most brands in there with multiple comments

JayG · « **Reply #3 on:** April 09, 2012, 08:34 »

From reviews.wickes.co.uk:

Quote

Response from Wickes:By Wickes Gardening Team, 09 March 2012

Wickes Multipurpose Compost now has a new look and feel, with a new and improved formula. We are confident that when you use this product and see the results you can achieve, you will have a much more positive opinion of it, however, please note that this product is not suitable for planting seeds.

The shredded wood mentioned by some customers actually contains an exciting new wood fibre technology (and is not just for �bulking out�). This material is sterilised, pest and weed-free and is manufactured using a patented process. The fibres created using this process provide a lot of benefits, such as improved air spaces for root respiration and growth, easier wetting � so avoiding dry spots in pots, improved drainage � so no risk of water-logging, a drier surface to avoid growth of moss and liverworts, and also a lower density � making it easier to handle.

Make of that what you will, and also the fact (rumour?) that they are going to drop the current product and revert to the previous formulation (but I don't know when or whether the old stock will be flogged off or removed first.)

Yana · « **Reply #4 on:** April 09, 2012, 09:09 »

Thanks. I'll go the link and have a good read.
It is soooooooo annoying when you find a product that suits and then it gets changed!

sunshineband · « **Reply #5 on:** April 09, 2012, 10:01 »

Me too Yana.

Mind you, if they sell it off cheap it will bulk up the clay soil at the plot just nicely

PembsPanther · « **Reply #6 on:** April 09, 2012, 10:11 »

I would probably have bought the explanation JayG quoted if they decided to stand by the product and not change it back to the old formulation, if the quote was the case then surely they would stans by the product, oh well if it is going cheap then I am sure I can find a use for a few bags

Yana · « **Reply #7 on:** April 09, 2012, 11:36 »

It will be ok for the raised beds I have built, mixed with soil as well, but still disappointing.

JayG · « **Reply #8 on:** April 09, 2012, 11:51 »

The fact that Wickes had to produce a warning that something labelled and sold as Multi-purpose was not actually suitable for seed sowing speaks volumes about the size of the clanger they dropped!

If they do re-introduce the old formulation it will be a triumph for "people-power" (and forums like this one, of course!

) although not much consolation for people like me who already have 4 bags of the stuff.

Yana · « **Reply #9 on:** April 09, 2012, 11:58 »

I know what you mean. I'm using the last of two bags and a real nuisance if I have to now source a different supply.

NASH · « **Reply #10 on:** April 09, 2012, 14:19 »

Quote from: JayG on April 09, 2012, 11:51

The fact that Wickes had to produce a warning that something labelled and sold as Multi-purpose was not actually suitable for seed sowing speaks volumes about the size of the clanger they dropped!

If they do re-introduce the old formulation it will be a triumph for "people-power" (and forums like this one, of course! ) although not much consolation for people like me who already have 4 bags of the stuff.

They also state it is an improved formula which is funny as they state its no good for seeds, i used the better formula for the past three years and i wont be touching the " improved " version

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