Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Will herb seeds grow ok in multi-purpose compost?

The compost I have is miracle gro multi-purpose compost but I noticed on the back of the packet that there is also another kind that is especially for growing seeds. I'd like to use the compost that I have already if possible. The seeds I have are for rosemary, basil sweet green, coriander fine leaved, chives and parsley plain leaved.
Will herb seeds grow ok in multi-purpose compost?
Its okay to use.Seed compost is multi purpose compost,but sieved,to remove all rough bits,which could create an air pocket,but us amateurs can use any compost
Reply:Multi purpose compost dries out really quickly so make sure you keep it moist. When its time to pot the seedlings up, put them in something more suitable with the nutrients they need.
Reply:They should grow just fine in the compost you have.They aren't really that picky.
Reply:yes, mix a little grit sand in with your compost, 4 trowels of compost to 1 of grit
Reply:Yes, we usually have no problems.
Reply:What if you start the seeds in those peat pods and plant them in the compost as soon as they show leaves. Hope this helps.
Reply:Seeds will grow anywhere where there are nutriants, water, CO2 %26amp; sunlight for them to process into cells to grow.

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