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| There are no translations available. Mixed compost soil for potted plants 1) Universal compost soil Unit of measure: 5 litres Ingredients: 1. 91 per cent vegetable compost 2. 9 per cent upland moor peat This mixed soil is composed so that it should suit most of the plants you can find in a shop, with a few minor exceptions, and could be “improved” (if no special mixes for a certain group of plants are available), e.g., by adding the necessary ingredients, like peat, sand, clay, dolomite, bark to make it fit for the planting of the excluded plants as well. Our compost is made from green waste (leaves, grass, twigs) only. The microorganisms in it continuously produce and emit solvent biogenic substances that the plant uses as nutrients. Therefore, vegetation planted in mixed universal compost soil does not require additional fertilisers for 12 months. Unless you forget that apart from nutrients (provided in the process of making the mixed compost soil), ambient temperature is very important to the plant as well, your plants will grow on our mixed universal compost soil just perfectly. For your convenience: • On the packing box you will find an instruction of how to plant your plants correctly. • The soil box can be placed safely in your groceries basket. • The box looks quite appealing and can be bundled up with the plant to make one present. • The quantity is convenient for the transplanting of small bits of vegetation or for adding it to the flowerpot. • Leftover soil will not take up much space around the house and will not crumble even after the inside bag has been torn open. 2) Compost soil for cactuses and other succulents Ingredients: 1. 85 per cent vegetable compost 2. 9 per cent upland moor peat 3. 6 per cent large-grain sand This is mixed compost soil with properties that are vital in order to bring up vegetation that is particularly sensitive to excess humidity within the root system. Apart from the conventional components, it contains fine washed gravel. It brings our mixed soil closer to the conditions in which those plants grow in their own natural habitats. The compost provides plants with nutrients, and the gravel prevents excess humidity from accumulating. Most succulents can survive in extremely unfavourable conditions, but start growing fast once planted in soil that is defined by an invariable, steady degree of fertility thanks to the biodegradation process that is taking place inside the compost. This can be observed in several days. Of course, one should not forget that many of these plants cannot endure without enough light and do not fare well in chilly conditions or when they are moved from place to place, changing the angle towards the light often. That may cause some cactuses to shed their buds. 2a) The defining feature of this mixed soil is its superb drainage properties. Given an ordinary level of drainage, the roots of a plant might start to whither due to excess moisture, particularly in winter. We recommend this mixed soil for planting cactuses, euphorbias, aloes, agaves and other succulents. 3) Compost soil for palm trees, roses, citrus and other plants This is compost soil designed for palm trees, roses, citrus, bulbous and other plants that prefer heavier soil. Ingredients: 1. 85 per cent vegetable compost 2. 9 per cent upland moor peat 3. 6 per cent clay powder Next to light, warmth and humidity, the mixed soil is one of the key conditions for the plant to develop. We have managed to create mixed compost soil that suits these plants very well. It is exclusive in its compost and clay content, a ratio that makes the mixed soil “heavy” and at the same times helps preserving its even fertility. Thanks to the partly rotten particles in the compost, the mix retains its air permeability and does not turn into a “marsh” when watered. The water regimen remains similar to that, which is typical to the natural habitats of these plants. We recommend starting fertilising large plants that grow in this compost soil after one year, and transplanting them after 24 months. 4) Compost soil for ferns, bromelias Ingredients: 1. 61 per cent vegetable compost 2. 39 per cent peat of low degree of putrefaction and high pH value This is a mix of vegetable compost and upland moor peat with a pH value higher than neutral. It possesses properties that are very good for the group of plants that prefer spongy and rather acid soil and can grow in low-light habitats that would disfavour other plants. As in the natural environment such plants grow in the shade, they compensate for the absence of sunlight with the fertile soil that is rich in mould and nutrients that are readily available for the plants to absorb. That is exactly such type of the mixed compost soil for ferns, bromelias and other plants, which bear the characteristics of vegetation that grows in the shade. 5) Soil for orchids This mixed soil took the most time to develop from the original idea to the final product. It was all affected by the search for the optimal balance of ingredients because we did not want to be contented with the readily available raw materials, which however did not meet the requirements as to the properties. Eventually, we found the principal ingredient – shredded and sifted bark of Alpine larch trees that performed very well during our trials. The small portion of tree leaf compost is a natural source of nutrients, and the upland moor peat boosts the ability of the soil to absorb humidity and to release it fairly quick. Most of the orchids available from shops grow perfectly in this mix, which, however, is not so good for Cimbidium orchids that prefer heavier soil. 6) Mixed peat soil for seeds Unit of measure: 7 litres Ingredients: 1. 50 per cent shredded upland moor peat 2. 50 per cent shredded lowland moor peat Mixed soil for sprouts is made from upland and lowland moor peat that has had its pH value lowered and a small quantity of compound mineral fertilisers, including nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. This spongy mixed soil that is not too rich in biogenic substances offers a certain amount of protection against diseases and promotes roots to develop actively. While designing this mix, we first of all had decorative plants in mind, however it is perfect for vegetables (cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, etc.) as well. 7) Universal peat compost, 7l This is an optimal mix of compose soil for plants that grow on your balcony, or for planting flowers and shrubs to form a flowerbed next to your house, a winter garden or just annual flowers, potherbs or vegetables. This is a mix of soil with properties similar to those of our universal compost soil, yet its physical and chemical properties remain optimal for a shorter period of time. Therefore, it is an excellent choice for growing plants for a single period of vegetation, as well as plants that prefer “light” soil and do not have any special requirements to grow. Ingredients: 1. 50 per cent vegetable compost 2. 50 per cent black peat 8) Compost soil “Granddad’s compost”, 5l “Granddad’s compost” is designed for the implanting of decorative plants and vegetables, it is good for closed- and open-soil vegetation. Sprinkled on roots of fruit trees and shrubs, it can also be used as a soil improvement. The good composition of “Granddad’s compost” and the humidity regimen guarantee oxygen supply to the roots. Planted in “Granddad’s compost”, plants develop proportionately, growing a healthy root system, a lush crown of leaves and springing abundant blossoms. Chemical composition: 1. Total nitrogen content, mg/kg: at least 100 2. Absorbable phosphorus (P2O5) content, mg/kg: at least 200 3. Absorbable potassium (K2O) content, mg/kg: at least 400 4. Calcium (Ca) content, mg/kg: 150-300 pH value: 5.5 – 7.5 |