Use any pot that's at least 20cm wide and 20cm deep, filled with peat-free, multi-purpose compost. Plant three cloves in a 20cm-wide pot, five or six in a 30cm one. Feed from April when you see strong spring growth, using a high nitrogen feed such as dried chicken manure pellets....
If you have a short growing season or want to get a head start, plant watermelon seeds indoors in individual containers or pots. We recommend using peat pots or peat pellets, which can be planted directly in the garden with minimal transplant shock. Plant one to two seeds per pot. ...
A couple of weeks before planting, rake in 35g/m2 of granulated fertiliser or 75g/m2 of dried chicken manure pellets. If you weren’t able to dig in compost or manure in autumn, then double the amount of fertiliser used. Plant onion sets 20cm (8in) apart, with the tips just showing...
Add some Miracle-Gro All Purpose Continous Release pellets avoiding any stems and gently fork in. Fill the watering can and give the newly plant Aster a good soaking. ApplySlugClear™ Slug & Snail Barrierto protect young plants from unwanted pests. ...
Intro: How to Germinate Cannabis Seeds Are my seeds good? 5 Common Germination Methods Method 1: Plant Seed Directly in Growing Medium –simple and easy! Method 2: Starter Cubes or Seedling Plugs –germinate many seeds at once Method 3: Germination Station –for germinating LOTS of seeds Metho...
Peat: spongy soil found in wetlands If your soil is heavy and clay-like, you’ll probably want to invest in raised garden beds. It will be difficult for many plant roots to grow deep in dense clay soil. How to test soil You can conduct a DIY soil test at home or have your local ...
Once they are about 8 inches tall, we plant them right into the ground or transfer them into larger pots. You can start them in Jiffy Peat Pellets, but peat does not provide enough nourishment for them to thrive. If you use the Peat Pellets, transplant them into larger pots filled with...
Side-dress withcompost. Comfrey pellets are great, as are coffee grounds, tickled into the soil between plants. In the second and third months of growth, side-dress with 1 tablespoon of a 5-10-10 fertilizer 3 to 4 inches from each plant. ...
Jiffy pellets are made of peat and expand when soaked in water. They’re great for germinating seeds because they hold moisture well while also providing enough air to the seedling’s roots. Just pop the seed in the pellet, keep it moist, and you’re golden. Be careful, though—these pe...
Expanded Clay Pellets (Hydroton):pH-neutral, lightweight clay balls offering good support and aeration. Temperature:The environment’s temperature is crucial throughout the plant’s life cycle. A range of 70-80°F (21-27°C) is generally recommended to ensure successful seedling development and ...