Levington Growing Media

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1 Levington Growing Media A complete range of growing media to suit all soil types and crop situations. Seed & Modular - Low Nutrient - F1 Seed & Modular - F2 With Sand A fine compost for seed sowing and direct rooting of cuttings in modules, trays or small pots. Specifically designed to meet the growing needs of plants that require low nutrient start. A fine compost for seed sowing and direct rooting of cuttings in modules, trays or small pots. Specially designed for easier handling, easy flow into cells and increased drainage. ph: 5.3 to 6.0 N96, P49, K159 Size: 75lt ph: 5.3 to 6.0 N144, P73, K239 Size: 75lt Seed & Modular - F2 Without Sand A fine compost for seed sowing and direct rooting of cuttings in modules, trays or small pots. A medium Nitrogen growing media ideal for general seed sowing. Once established feeding is recommended. ph: 5.3 to 6.0 N144, P73, K239 Size: 75lt Pot & Bedding - M2 A medium compost for pots up to 9cm. For use on the floor, on flood benches, open benches using capillary matting, drips or hand watering. Suitable for all types of bedding and pot plants. ph: 5.3 to 6.0 N192, P98, K319 Size: 75lt Pot & Bedding - High Nutrient - M3 Medium Coarse Potting - MCP A medium compost for pots up to 9cm. For use on the floor, on flood benches, open benches using capillary matting, drips or hand watering. Controlled release fertiliser should not be added to this product. A medium to open structured growing media containing the addition of course peat with medium nutrient level designed for pot bedding, pot plants and tubs grown indoors and outdoors. For use with 7cm+ pots and tubs. ph: 5.3 to 6.0 N233, P104, K339 Size: 75lt ph: 5.3 to 6 N144, P73, K239 Size: 75lt General Pot Plant - PPG A well structured compost made from a blend of young and old peat's with particles up to 15mm.Suitable for pot plants and general potting on in pots up to 12cm. Ideal for direct sticking chrysanthemums. ph: 5.3 to 5.7 N72, P40, K120 Size: 75lt 4

2 Compost & Growing Media Container Plus Bark - CPB General Container Nursery Stock - CNSG For potting nursery stock in 1-3 litre pots. A peat bark growing media with an open structure but maintaining good moisture retention. Suitable for all types of nursery stock except ericaceous. For use as a liner, general, or nursery stock compost, perennials, containers and stock plants growing in 7cm up to 2 litre pots. Suitable for all types of nursery stock except ericaceous species. - - Size: 75lt ph: 4.8 to 5.3 N90, P46, K150 Size: 75lt Container Nursery Stock Coarse - CNSC Ericaceous Container Nursery Stock - CNSE For potting on nursery stock, perennials, containers and stock plants growing in 3 litre+ pots. Specifically designed where a coarse CNS compost is required that is open and structured. Suitable for all types of nursery stock except ericaceous. ph: 4.8 to 5.3 N90, P46, K150 Size: 75lt Humax Professional Range For all acid loving plants grown as nursery stock or stock plants growing in pots from 7cm up to 3lt. Suitable for all types of ericaceous nursery stock. Contains particles up to 12mm. ph: 4.2 to 4.8 N90, P46, K150 Size: 75lt Humax professional range of growing media is recommended for all professional / commercial growing situations where quality, consistency and performance are paramount. Pot & Bedding Compost A medium compost for potting and growing-on general bedding and pot plants. Suitable for pots up to 14cm For use on flood benches using capillary matting, drips or hand watering Contains H2Gro wetting agent for easy watering ph: 5.4 to 5.9 N132, P66, K218 Size: 75lt Potting Compost Specially designed to meet growers needs with unique trace element package that ensures freedom from deficiencies. Nursery Stock & Container Compost Specially designed with particles up to 35mm where a course CNS compost is required that is open and well drained. A well structured compost with particle sizes up to 15mm Contains H2Gro wetting agent for easy watering Full use with general nursery stock, perennial, containers and stock plants growing in 1 litre+ Contains H2Gro wetting agent for easy watering ph: 5.4 to 5.9 N204, P102, K337 Size: 75lt ph: 5.4 to 5.9 N132, P66, K218 Size: 75lt 5

3 Compost & Growing Media Propagation Composts A range of growing media including crop specific mixes prepared from fine peat ( 0-5mm ) and offering a choice of nitrogen content for precise growth control. Modular Seed A free-flowing compost suitable for raising transplants, seed sowing and rooting cuttings. Size: 0-5mm 100%, N 96, P 170, K 249 Blocking A selected black peat compost suitable for all year round raising of vegetables, salad, bedding plants and AYR Chrysanthemum in blocks. Black Peat: 0-5mm 100% N 144, P 168, K 288 Seed Sowing with Vermiculite A peat-vermiculite propagation mix for seed sowing and rooting cuttings. Peat: 0-5mm 95% N 144, P 154, K 264 Strawberry Tray Plant Propagation A low stress growing medium with low nutrient content to encourage good early plant establishment. Peat: 0-5mm 100% N 108, P 198, K 297 Potting & Bedding Composts Traditional medium nutrient plant raising growing media with a choice of air capacity to suit crop and management requirements. Medium and longer term crops will require supplementary feeding. Suitable for raising modular transplants, seed sowing and rooting cuttings where there is a limited opportunity to liquid feed. Peat: 0-5mm 100% N 175, P 175, K 250 Organic Modular Potting & Bedding For raising bedding and pot plants in pots, trays, hanging baskets and tubs. Peat: 0-10mm 100% N 192, P 224, K 384 Bedding Low N A reduced nitrogen level allows a high degree of growth control and higher safety for salt-sensitive bedding. Peat: 0-10mm 100% N 108, P 198, K 297 Potting For raising bedding and pot plants in pots, trays, hanging baskets and tubs. Contains darker peat for enhanced nutrient content and moisture retention. Peat: 0-5mm 15%, 0-10mm 85% N 204, P 238, K 408 Summer Hanging Basket Medium Coarse Potting All-Purpose A combination of high moisture retaining peat's and Aquaperl provide an easily managed, moisture retentive growing media. Peat: 0-5mm 45%, 0-10mm 45% Aquaperl: 10% N 192, P 224, K 384 A free-draining growing medium for pot bedding and pot plants. Peat: 0-10mm 70%, 3-15mm 30% N 180, P 210, K An easily managed general purpose peat-sand growing medium. Suitable for all year round propagating and raising of salad, vegetable, bedding and pot plants in pots, trays and packs. Peat: 0-5mm 15%, 0-10mm 80% Sand 5% N 192, P 224, K 384

4 Pot Plant Composts Traditional medium nutrient pot plant growing media with a high air capacity to suit a wide range of pot plants. Medium and longer term crops will require supplementary feeding. Pot Plant Geranium & Fuchsia Poinsettia An open growing medium suitable for short, medium and long term pot plants. Peat: 0-10mm 40%, 3-15mm 60% N 180, P 210, K 360 Primula & Pansy A low-stress growing medium for an integrated approach to disease control. Enhanced iron levels and reduced ph minimise the risk of iron chlorosis. Peat: 0-10mm 100% N 108, P 198, K 297 ph 5.5 Nursery Stock Composts High air porosity growing media providing a choice for a wide range of crops and growing environments. A free-draining growing medium which provides excellent crop establishment under low winter light and thereby encourages earlier flowering. Peat: 0-10mm 40%, 3-15mm 60% N 144, P 168, K 288 Cyclamen An excellent peat-bark growing medium providing excellent root establishment for improved disease resistance and steady growth with maximum flowering. Peat: 0-10mm 40%, 3-12mm 45% Bark 8-16mm 15% A peat-perlite growing medium for good early root establishment to help resist Pythium attack and to encourage good calcium uptake for quality bracts. Peat: 0-10mm 30%, 3-15mm 60% Perlite: 3-6mm 10% N 108, P 198, K 297 Propagation A peat-bark-perlite growing medium which provides excellent rooting. Recommended for both ericaceous and non-ericaceous species. Peat: 0-10mm 70% Bark: 0-8mm 15% Perlite 1-3mm 15% N 60, P 70, K 120 ph 5.0 Alpine & Herbaceous An easily managed peat-bark growing medium suitable for a wide range of alpine and herbaceous perennials. Not suitable for ericaceous species. Peat: 0-10mm 40%, 3-15mm 45% Bark: 3-12mm 15% Container Less coarse than Sinclair Nursery Stock Growing Medium and without grit. Recommended for both ericaceous and non-ericaceous species. Peat: 0-10mm 50%, 3-15mm 25%, 15-25mm 25% ph 5.0 Peat Bark A free-draining growing medium with added grit, for liners and potting-on. Recommended for both ericaceous and non-ericaceous species. Peat: 0-10mm 35%, 3-15mm 45% Bark: 3-12mm 15% Grit: 5% ph Liner A medium-coarse growing medium for small pots. Recommended for both ericaceous and non-ericaceous species. Peat: 0-10mm 40%, % ph 5.0 Nursery Stock An easily managed coarse grade growing medium with bark and grit. Recommended for both ericaceous and non-ericaceous species. Peat: 0-10mm 25%, 3-15mm 27.5%, 15-25mm 27.5% Bark: 3-12mm 15% Grit: 5% ph 5.0

5 Coir Compost Coir is widely used in horticulture due to its excellent growing properties and its sustainability, producing high yields and good quality crops. All Sinclair coir products are buffered. They are treated and washed to reduce the levels of potassium, sodium chloride and other soluble sales and give the substrate a very low EC. Coir can be incorporated in bespoke mixes as part of a peat-reduced strategy. Coir Growing Medium Suitable for use in mixing growing media to individual requirements and as a soil conditioner. Coir: 100% Conductivity: 0-1 (ADAS indices) Coir Tray & Modular Coir Potting & Bedding Suitable for seed raising and rooting cuttings. Also an ideal base for growing media prepared with controlled release fertiliser. Not suitable for ericaceous species. Coir: 100% N 158 P 192, K 32 Conductivity: 2 (ADAS indices) New Horizon Pro Suitable for all year round raising of salad, vegetable, bedding and pot plants in trays, packs, pots, containers and baskets. Not suitable for ericaceous species. Coir: 100% N 192 P 192, K 32 Conductivity: 3-4 (ADAS indices) This range is based on Sinclair s award winning Which Best Buy products adapted for use on commercial nurseries. The mixes are based on wood fibre, bark and coir from renewable, sustainable sources, with an added base fertiliser. Suitable for a wide range of bedding and pot bedding in trays, packs, pots, containers and hanging baskets. Not suitable for ericaceous species. N 245, P 210, K Peat Free Bedding Peat Free Alpine & Herbaceous An easily managed growing medium suitable for a wide range of alpine and herbaceous species. N 210, P 180, K Peat Free Hanging Basket Peat Free Nursery Stock A combination of high moisture retaining materials and Celcote provide an easily managed, moisture retentive growing medium. Suitable for a wide range of nursery stock. Not suitable for ericaceous species. N 245, P 210, K N 210, P 180, K

6 Cropping Modules Peat-perlite growing media available In 1 metre bags and also in IBCs or bulk for troughs and containers. A peat-perlite growing medium of open structure and low nutrient level to encourage extremely rapid root establishment and provide a sound basis for high yield and fruit quality. N 48, P 128, K 177 Strawberry Module A peat-perlite growing medium of open structure and higher nutrient levels for more vigorous salad crops. N 180, P 210, K 360 Tomato Module Vermiculite A naturally occurring, non-toxic, soft mica mineral. Heated to a high temperature which produces a lightweight, sterile, laminated structure. Vermiculite has a natural PH between 6-7. Fine Medium Coarse Granule size: mm. Useful for aiding the water management of peat composts as it retains water more strongly than peat and so extends watering intervals and provides a nucleus for re-wetting. The nutrient buffering complements this water buffering action. Use at up to 50% by volume. Granule size: mm. Useful for improving aeration without impacting adversely on water capacity or water retention. It can also be used for seed covering. Use at up to 50% by volume. Granule size: mm. Useful when higher aeration levels are required without impacting adversely on water capacity or water retention. Use at up to 50% by volume. Perlite A naturally occurring, non toxic, volcanic rock. Heated to a high temperature to produce a light weight micro porous structure. Fine Seed Standard Particle size: mm Useful for aiding the water management of peat composts as its small pores strongly retain water. Its ability to adhere to the surface of the peat promotes wetting and the capillary movement of water means that composts are also easier to manage, wetting up easily and with uniform water distribution. Use at up to 20% by volume. Particle size: mm Useful for improving the aeration of composts to be used in smaller containers and where improved aeration is required in larger containers without reducing water holding capacity. The characteristics of temperature stability, improved wetting and water transport are retained. Use at up to 25% by volume. 9 Particle size: mm. Useful for increasing aeration in larger containers and producing a well-drained environment for root growth. Use at up to 40% by volume. Particle size: mm. Super Coarse Particularly useful for increasing aeration in larger containers and producing a well-drained environment for root growth. Use at up to 20% by volume.

7 9 Compost & Growing Media Professional Substrates Seedling Blend of fine grade white sphagnum peat and frozen through black sphagnum peat. Water soluble fertiliser plus trace elements added. For propagation of plants in trays, small containers and modular trays. Suitable for the propagation of fast growing bedding plants. PH: 6.0 Structure: VERY FINE Size: 70lt Substrate 1 Blend of white sphagnum peat and frozen through black sphagnum peat. Water soluble fertiliser plus trace elements added. For bedding plant production in pots and packs as well as growing on of salt sensitive pot plants in small pots up to 9cm. Suitable also for direct sowing of herbs. PH: 6.0 Structure: FINE Size: 70lt Substrate 2 Blend of white sphagnum peat and frozen through black sphagnum peat. Water soluble fertiliser plus trace elements added. For growing on of salt-tolerant plants e.g. Pelargonium, Chrysanthemum, Fuchsia and bedding plants. PH: 6.0 Structure: MEDIUM Size: 70lt Azalea Substrate Blend of white sphagnum peat from sods and frozen through black sphagnum peat. Trace elements added. For growing of Azalea, Calluna and Gaultheria. PH: 4.8 Structure: MEDIUM Size: 70lt Clay Substrate Blend of white sphagnum peat from sods and frozen through black sphagnum peat including clay. Water soluble fertiliser plus trace elements added. For growing on of a wide range of pot and bedding plants e.g. Cyclamen, Pelargonium, Primula, Fuchsia as well as bedding plants. PH: 6.0 Structure: MEDIUM Size: 70lt Container Substrate 2 Blend of white sphagnum peat from sods, peat fibres, and frozen through black sphagnum peat. Water soluble fertiliser plus trace elements added. For growing on trees, conifers and shrubs in 2lt containers and above. PH: 5.8 Structure: COARSE Size: 70lt Peat Products Substrate Irish Moss Peat Extra Fine Irish Moss Peat Fine Irish Moss Peat Medium Irish Moss Peat Coarse Recipe No Composition Ph Value Structure Use for 803 Irish White Peat ( 0-5mm) Extra Fine 0-5mm Ericaceous plants, basis for self mixing of substrates and soil improvement 822 White Sod Peat (0-10mm) Fine 0-10mm Ericaceous plants, basis for self mixing of substrates and soil improvement 818 Irish White Peat ( 0-25mm) Medium 0-25mm Ericaceous plants, basis for self mixing of substrates and soil improvement % 10-25mm 30% 25-45mm 50% 0-25mm Coarse 0-45mm Ericaceous plants, basis for self mixing of substrates and soil improvement Recommended pot size Trays 8-11cm 12-14cm 13-15cm Packaging Bulk Big Bale 200lt Bale Bulk Big Bale 200lt Bale Bulk Big Bale 200lt Bale Bulk Big Bale 200lt Bale 10

8 Compost Compost & Growing Growing Media Media Phone: Fax: A complete range of Retail products. Product Description Bag Size Multipurpose Compost Ideal for sowing and potting most flowers and vegetables in pots, tubs & window boxes. Contains 20% coir. 40lt, 60lt & 75lt Original Compost Original Multipurpose + silver sand. Suitable for sowing and potting most flowers and vegetables in pots, tubs & window boxes. 60lt Ericaceous Compost Ideal for ericaceous (lime-hating) plants e.g. heathers, rhododendrons, azaleas and camellias, cuttings and planting out of pots, tubs and window boxes. Used to increase acidity of alkaline soils & creating acid beds and bog gardens. Growbag Ideal for tomatoes, courgettes, peppers, salad crops & vegetables. 35lt Potting, Basket & Tub No2 Farmyard Manure Ideal for summer and winter hanging baskets, window baskets & tub and patio planters. Improving soil fertility, adding organic matter to light sandy soils, increasing soil moisture retention, breaking up heavy soils, improving soil structure, encouraging root growth and easing cultivation. 40lt 75lt 40lt John Innes Seed / No 1 Ideal for sowing a wide range of seeds including most flowers and vegetables, pricking out seedlings, potting rooted cuttings & mixing with peat based compost for added nutrient retention. 25lt John Innes No 2 Ideal for general purpose loam based compost, houseplants, bedding plants, tomatoes and salad crops. 25lt John Innes No 3 Ideal for mature pot plants, outdoor shrubs, final potting of tomatoes, chrysanthemums & planting up troughs. 25lt Decorative Bark Ideal for Mulching around plants to suppress weeds and conserve water. Also suitable for surface dressing play areas, paths and seating areas. 75lt Sterilised Loam Ideal for improving low grade garden soils. Suitable for making home compost blends, patching and levelling lawns, aquatic plants and crating raised beds. 25lt Moss Peat Home compost mixing, creation of acid beds for ericaceous plants, adding organic matter to sandy soils, breaking up clay soil to ease cultivation, moisture retention & planting out roses, shrubs and trees. 75lt 11

9 Compost Additives The need for effective alternatives to peat produced from sustainable resources has been amply met by Melcourt who not only provide superb products but also an unrivalled technical back-up service. Products from the Melcourt Growers Range are sold in 70 litre bags, maxi-bales, bulk bags and loose bulk loads. Propagating Bark A fine, substantially dust free, matured, British pine bark designed for use in mixes with peat or suitable alternatives for the vegetative propagation of nursery stock and a wide range of other plants. Also an excellent pot mulch to suppress weed, moss and liverwort growth. Potting Bark Particle Size 2-7mm A matured, British pine bark chip, mid to dark brown in colour, with virtually no fines, designed for incorporation into peat-based or peat-free growing media, to improve both air-filled porosity and long term structural stability. Also an excellent pot mulch to suppress weed, moss and liverwort growth. Particle Size 3-15mm Growbark - Pine A fine, matured, European pine bark designed as a major growing medium ingredient. An ideal additive to peat and its alternatives. Soil Association approved. Particle Size 0-5mm Hortibark - Pine A matured European pine bark, designed for incorporation into peat-based or peat-free growing media., for the purpose of improving both air-filled porosity and long term structural stability. Soil Association approved. Particle Size 0-15mm 12

10 Growbark - Mixed Conifer A fine, matured, British mixed conifer bark designed as a major growing medium ingredient. An ideal additive to peat and its alternatives. Soil Association approved. Particle Size 0-6mm Hortibark - Mixed Conifer A medium graded, well-matured mixed-conifer bark designed as a major growing medium ingredient. An ideal additive to peat and its alternatives, Soil Association approved. Particle Size 0-12mm Course Orchid Bark A chunky, fine-free pine bark, designed for use in orchid composts where it provides extremely free drainage and long-term structural stability. Soil Association approved. Medium Particle Size 15-35mm A chunky, fine-free pine bark, designed for use in orchid composts where it provides extremely free drainage and long-term structural stability. Soil Association approved. Particle Size 5-15mm Play Bark Playbark 10/50 An exceptionally well-graded, chunky, pine bark-based loose impact absorbing surface (LIAS) FROM Melcourt s deluxe range, widely used and suitable with all play equipment, including climbing frames, slides and space nets. Particle Size 10-50mm Topgrow Tree & Shrub Planting Compost A carefully formulated tree and shrub planting compost, 100% peat-free and containing balanced slow-release nutrients, used to aid the successful establishment of newly planted trees and shrubs. Sold in 50lt & 75lt bags 13

11 Sylvamix Professional Peat-Free Growing Media The Melcourt Sylvamix Range of professional peat-free growing media has provided growers with cost-effective, ready-to-use solutions to growing superb crops without the use of peat since Formulations to suit most needs are available, whether for ornamental or edible crops and prescription mixes tailored to individual requirements are offered. The Sylvamix Range is manufactured principally from Melcourt Growbark and Melcourt Sylvafibre, two widely used and well-proven products within peat-free and peat-reduced growing. As with all products manufactured by Melcourt, quality and consistency are of paramount importance and users can benefit from the expert technical back-up for which Melcourt is renowned. The Melcourt Sylvamix Range is available in 70 litre bags, bulk bags and loose bulk loads. Sylvamix Potting A fine, free-flowing ready-to-use peat-free growing medium suitable for a wide range of nursery applications including bedding, herbaceous perennials and pot plants. Nominal Particle Size 0-6mm ph: 6.5 N250, P80, K300 Size: 70lt Sylvamix Nursery Srock An open-structured, free-flowing ready-to-use peat-free growing medium suitable for a wide range of non-ericaceous nursery stock including trees. Nominal Particle Size 0-6mm ph: 6.0 N200, P70, K300 Size: 70lt Sylvamix Natural A free-flowing ready-to-use, Soil Association approved peat-free growing medium suitable for a wide range of applications including ornamental and food crops. This product is Soil Association approved. Nominal Particle Size 0-6mm ph: 6.5 N120, P70, K450 Size: 70lt Sylvamix Special Sylvamix Special is the prescription mix service fulfilling the specific requirements of indervidual growers, incorporating modifications to the standard formulae of Sylvamix Potting and Sylvamix Nursery Stock. - - Size: 70lt Sylvamix Special is the prescription mix service fulfilling the specific requirements of individual growers. 14