Seed Sowing SylvaGrow John Innes No.1 is suitable for all but the very finest seeds such as Begonia or Impatiens. For these, use SylvaGrow John Innes Seed Compost. • Fill a seed tray evenly with SylvaGrow John Innes No.1, tapping gently to settle and firm. • Lightly water with a fine rose. • Sow the seeds carefully, according to the packet instructions, cover with more SylvaGrow John Innes No.1 to the depth directed • Cover the seed tray with glass or polythene and put in a warm place out of direct sunlight. • Remove the cover as soon as the seeds have germinated and ensure that the SylvaGrow John Innes No.1 is kept evenly moist at all times. • Prick out as soon as the seedlings are large enough to handle.

Pricking Out • When the seedlings are large enough to handle, gently tease them out of the growing medium using a dibber or pencil, taking care to handle only by the leaves. • Fill a suitable pot with fresh SylvaGrow John Innes No.1, use a dibber to make a hole and place the seedling in it, tapping the pot to settle the mix around the roots. • Water gently but thoroughly. • After 3–5 weeks, regularly apply a liquid feed, following the manufacturer’s instructions. Alternatively, at the time of pricking out, incorporate slow-release fertilizer granules according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Cuttings • Ensure that the mother plant is well-watered before taking cuttings. • Fill a deep seed tray or pot with SylvaGrow John Innes No.1 and make a suitable hole with a dibber or pencil. • Prepare the stem or root cuttings according to type, ensuring that they are not allowed to dry out between cutting and inserting. Dip in hormone rooting powder/liquid if using. • Insert the cutting and gently firm the medium around it. • Stem cuttings need to be in a moist environment out of direct sunlight until they have rooted so either place in a cold frame, a covered propagator or cover with polythene, using supports to prevent the polythene from touching the cuttings. Root cuttings can be placed in a cold frame or sheltered spot out of direct sunlight and can benefit from a thin layer of grit on the growing medium surface. • Once the cuttings are well-rooted they can be potted on according to the instructions above.

Potting on young plants and vegetable transplants • First, ensure that the plant to be potted on has been well-watered. If it is dry, immerse the roots in a bucket of water for half an hour. • Fill the pot with SylvaGrow John Innes No.1. • Make a hole large enough to accommodate the item to be potted and insert, taking care that the growing medium is at about the same height on the stem as previously. • Gently firm the SylvaGrow John Innes No.1 around the plant, water thoroughly. • Ensure that the SylvaGrow John Innes No.1 is kept moist but not over-wet, at all times. • After 3–5 weeks, regularly apply a liquid feed, following the manufacturer’s instructions. Alternatively, at the time of potting incorporate slow-release fertilizer granules according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Lime-hating, ericaceous plants SylvaGrow John Innes No.1 is not suitable for raising lime-hating, ericaceous plants in containers. For these SylvaGrow Ericaceous is recommended.

Use in a ventilated place and avoid breathing in dust.

• Always wear gloves when gardening and wash hands after use.
• Close bag after use to avoid drying out and to prevent contamination.
• White mould: under certain conditions a white mould may appear on the surface ofsome of the particles in SylvaGrow® John Innes No.1. This is entirely normal and not harmful to humans, plants or animals.
• Store in cool, dry conditions.

The SylvaGrow packaging has been manufactured using at least 30% post consumer waste plastic. We are working with our suppliers to increase this level as quickly as we can. The bag is 100% recyclable but check regionally for local recycling options.

SylvaGrow® John Innes No.1 is best used within the season of purchase or at at most, within a year of manufacture. See side of pack for date of manufacture.

Fresh compost is always best – longer storage can cause a nutrient imbalance.