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  • Vitax Organic Rooting Gel is made from natural plant extracts to help rooting and establish cuttings. It contains no synthetic growth hormones or fungicides. Helps retain moisture during the vital early stage after taking the cuttingSuitable for soft, semi-hard or hardwood cuttings.How to use:-Take cuttings below a leaf joint using a sharp knife. Remove leaves from the lower half of the cutting. Dip the base of the cutting into the gel. Plant up the cuttings, into a suitable moistened, free draining compost.Place cuttings in a propagation unit or cover with a plastic bag, sealed with an elastic band or similar. Place the cuttings in a light position but protected from direct sunlight. Water as necessary, ensuring the cutting does not dry out.
  • The Vitax Compost Maker is an economical compost accelerator containing organic nutrients that speed up the breakdown of garden and household materials.It can be used to recycle all kind of organic garden and household waste, including grass cuttings, weeds, leaves, vegetable matter, egg shells, shredded woody materials etc, to create your own rich, dark compost.On compost heaps, Vitax Compost Maker should be layered alternately with the compost materials. Keep the top of the heap warm and moist by covering with a polythene sheet.In compost bins, Vitax Compost Maker should be mixed with the waste materials as the bin is filled.
  • The Vitax Compost Maker is an economical compost accelerator containing organic nutrients that speed up the breakdown of garden and household materials.It can be used to recycle all kind of organic garden and household waste, including grass cuttings, weeds, leaves, vegetable matter, egg shells, shredded woody materials etc, to create your own rich, dark compost.On compost heaps, Vitax Compost Maker should be layered alternately with the compost materials. Keep the top of the heap warm and moist by covering with a polythene sheet.In compost bins, Vitax Compost Maker should be mixed with the waste materials as the bin is filled.
  • Water holding clay pebbles for use around any plant. Honeycomb cores absorb and release water. Ideal as an attractive mulch on any indoor or outdoor potted plant.Stand houseplants on a wet layer of hydroleca to create a moist micro-climate. Use on greenhouse benches to increase humidity. Mix with compost to reduce weight of pot plants on balconies/roof gardens.
  • Organic Rooting Powder is a growth supplement containing an organic source of seaweed and minerals.It is these minerals and seaweed extracts that help create conditions which encourage deep and healthy root development in cuttings and young plants.Organic Rooting Powder:Suitable for edible and ornamental plantsOrganicUse with soft, medium and hardwood cuttings.The ideal start for rooted cuttings, Organic Rooting Powder contains no synthetic hormones or fungicides.To take a cutting, use a sharp knife to cut straight across below a leaf joint or bud. To prepare, stand cuttings in water and when ready to plant out, shake off excess water and dip into one to two centimetres of Organic Rooting Powder.Alternatively, sprinkle the powder sparingly directly into the planting hole prior to planting out.Not suitable for ericaceous or other acid-loving plants.
  • VITAX VERMICULITE

    £10.99£15.99
    Micro-porous granules that increase water and nutrient retention in compost.Use alone as a seed starting medium. Mix with compost to improve water and nutrient holding capacity. Mix with soil when planting out to help hold water and nutrients to the root system.
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