What compost for plugs?

s4lvatore

Hi guys.

I ahve decided to buy some plugs, for beeding and baskets, from ebay as they seem to be very reasonably priced, firstly is that a good idea.

Secondly I know once they arrive I will need to repot them till they get a bit stronger but what kind of soil/compost do I need to put in the pots?

Thanks guys

savemoney

Most multi purpose compost will do, I tend to buy in large bags 70 litres or so. I feed in growing season once a week with liquid feed or growmore feed

s4lvatore

Thanks for that dude.

Would I need to add any soil to this or just the compost?

Also if I was to do seedlings would I use this too or a mix with soil?

savemoney

Compost should give some nutrients for a week or two, but then feed. Baskets need watering every day in height of Summer

I tend to use new compost for small plants like seeds, seedlings etc and established plants mixture of my own compost I make with waste food (not cooked), grass cuttings etc and also with some compost

I normally can get 3x70litres bags for a tenner. I bought 9 so far this year mainly for raised beds which I mixed with my own compost

s4lvatore

Thank you savemoney for your help.

Anyone know of any cost effective places to buy plug plants?

Orange_King

I bought mine from J Parker Bulbs in Manchester. They arrived quickly and in good condition.