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Nutrients In Container Compost:
Outdoors, the rain— topped up with regular watering when necessary—will leach plant foods from the soil. In addition, the nutrients in container compost are quickly used up by the developing plant and it will need a further supply of nutrients as it grows.As soon as the seedlings can be handled, transplant them into a more suitable compost, leaving enough space for the unrestricted development of the young plants. There should be about 24^-0 seedlings per tray. Fill a container with a good quality commercial compost, and firm to the base with the tips of the fingers. Strike off the compost level with the rim. Lightly firm with a presser board so that the compost is X-%in below the rim of the container.
• Beds and borders against walk are particularly prone to drying out and need zr watering. • Plants in tubs, pots, and particularly hanging baskets will need regular applications of water through the summer because they can dry out very quickly. When filling the container with compost, leave a gap between the surface of the soil and the rim of the container to allow a sufficient amount of water to be applied. Water when the top lin of the container compost dries out; aim to keep it always damp but not sodden.
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