Godwin's Multi Purpose Compost
Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2017 2:32 pm
As a rule we grow all our bedding and vegetable plants from seed. However, time rushes by rather too quickly now that we are both retired and we missed the chance of sowing kale. So I ordered two varieties of plants on line, plus two varieties of cabbage which I plan to grow in the greenhouse soil during the winter, thus avoiding planting non club-root resistant plants into the main vegetable garden. The kale will go into the main veg area.
What appeared to be healthy Kale Nero di Toscana plants were received in the post 14th July, well packed, nice and moist around the roots, potted on within an hour of receipt using compost from a new bag of Godwin's Multi Purpose Compost. There was nothing feeble about the plants and they appeared to have been hardened off. That was 3 weeks ago and whilst there are a few roots appearing through the drainage holes in the pots, the plants themselves have not grown at all. They have been regularly watered, were kept in a cool part of the greenhouse for a few days before going to a "nursery" area outdoors.
In other words, these plants have received the same treatment and conditions as all our home-grown seedlings with the only difference being the brand of compost - we have been using Magic Jacks for some time.
This morning I have re-potted the best plants using some well rotted compost from our own bins and hope this will give them a big of encouragement to grow.
I would be interested in your opinion as to whether this lack of growth might be a result of compost quality or reflects the characteristics of Kale Nero di Toscana (are they slow growers) or am I merely being impatient!
I look forward to receiving comments!
What appeared to be healthy Kale Nero di Toscana plants were received in the post 14th July, well packed, nice and moist around the roots, potted on within an hour of receipt using compost from a new bag of Godwin's Multi Purpose Compost. There was nothing feeble about the plants and they appeared to have been hardened off. That was 3 weeks ago and whilst there are a few roots appearing through the drainage holes in the pots, the plants themselves have not grown at all. They have been regularly watered, were kept in a cool part of the greenhouse for a few days before going to a "nursery" area outdoors.
In other words, these plants have received the same treatment and conditions as all our home-grown seedlings with the only difference being the brand of compost - we have been using Magic Jacks for some time.
This morning I have re-potted the best plants using some well rotted compost from our own bins and hope this will give them a big of encouragement to grow.
I would be interested in your opinion as to whether this lack of growth might be a result of compost quality or reflects the characteristics of Kale Nero di Toscana (are they slow growers) or am I merely being impatient!
I look forward to receiving comments!