The potting mixes are used to grow different types of plants depending on their nutrient requirements. [1] Approved by the John Innes Manufacturers Association, Levington Peat Free John Innes No.3 is ideal for final potting of plants. It has been specially developed, with a unique combination of 14 vital minerals for maintaining plants growth and health. Use straight from the bag, it's as easy as that. When filling or potting, firm lightly. Keep the compost moist and do not let it dry out. Do not leave plants standing in water. Storing Levington Peat Free John Innes No.3 from one year to another may result in the fertiliser ratios becoming unbalanced. Before repotting, water plants well and allow to drain. Put fresh Levington Peat Free John Innes No.3 compost in the bottom of a new pot. Turn the old plant upside down and tap the pot sharply to release. Place the plant in the middle of the new pot and add more compost, firming lightly around the root-ball. Leave a space of at least 1cm below the pot rim to allow adequate space for watering. Water the plant well. Perfect for repotting mature plants. Repotting is best done in the spring when plants are actively growing.

Potting on Trees and shrubs in containers, tubs and troughs and most long-term mature plant containersAs an alternative to using the original seedling mix, a special mix is sometimes used to root cuttings. The mix contains no added fertiliser or amendments, only the soil component: Peat - Sphagnum Moss Peat in the John Innes Compost increases the total porosity and improves both the aeration and the water-retaining capacity. Peat decomposes slowly into humus.

The seedling mix is used to sow seeds and to grow young plants and cuttings until they are ready to be planted out. [4]

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Re-pot in autumn when the foliage dies down, or transfer bulbs to the garden. In larger containers, lilies can be grown on for a second season in the same pot, but ensure that the top 5cm (2in)of compost is replaced with fresh compost with some added fertiliser or well rotted manure. Overwintering Raised Beds SylvaGrow John Innes No.3 can be used as part of a raised bed medium for vegetable and strawberry growing. Simply mix one part SylvaGrow John Innes No.3 thoroughly with two to three parts loam or garden soil to gain a valuable addition of organic matter, sterilized loam and nutrients. Remember to supplementary feed as instructed above in ‘Potting On’ as vegetables are heavy feeders and will respond well. 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. Sand - The coarse sand or grit is used as a physical conditioner to allow excess water to drain from the compost and thus prevent water-logging. It also helps to provide stability for larger plants.