Many gardeners love starting seeds in pots and trays using commercial seed raising mix as it’s convenient, affordable, and readily available. However, those bulky bags of soil from your local garden centre do come with a few downsides. That’s where Fothergill’s Enriched Seed Starting Mix comes in.
Let’s break down some facts together and discover how to make the most of this versatile product in your garden.
What’s Wrong with Traditional Seed Raising Mix?
Seed raising mix is a popular choice for good reason. It’s easy to find, relatively cost-effective, and often yields great results. But when compared to an enriched seed starting mix, there are a few things to consider:
- Bulky and heavy: Bags of potting mix are awkward to carry, take up storage space, and contribute to plastic waste. This can be a hassle, especially if you live in an apartment or have limited mobility.
- Potential health risks: Traditional potting mixes are essentially a live product, containing decomposing plant matter and moisture, the perfect environment for Legionella bacteria to grow. When inhaled, these bacteria can cause Legionnaires’ disease, a serious form of pneumonia.
Benefits of Fothergill’s Enriched Seed Starting Mix
Our enriched mix is supplied as a compressed, dried block, meaning it’s lightweight, clean, and safe with no risk of bacteria. One 650 g block expands to 10 litres of premium seed starting soil!
Here’s why gardeners love it:
- Sustainable ingredients: Made from coco fibre, a highly renewable material that repurposes coconut husks from the coconut industry. Unlike traditional mixes that can contain peat (a non-renewable resource that takes thousands of years to form), coco fibre is an eco-friendly choice.
- Mess-free convenience: Simply add water directly into the bag to expand the mix. It’s quick, easy, and far less messy than traditional coir blocks.
- Nutrient-enriched formula: Contains added fertiliser for strong, healthy growth right from day one, plus natural seaweed for an extra boost. Learn more about the benefits of seaweed here.
