Loam-based compost for ivy
I have two flats of rooted variegated ivy cuttings that are ready to pot
on. They're currently in Pro-Mix, and I know they'll do OK in Pro-Mix for
one summer outdoors. However, I'd like to keep this group going for a
long time and achieve some large plants. My RHS publication on ivy
strongly recommends using a loam-based potting compost (specifically John
Innes #2). I have recipes for the various John Innes composts, and I want
to try making some. My questions are:
1. Is there a U.S. commercial equivalent of John Innes #2?
2. If I make my own, can I use bagged topsoil from the big chain hardware
store without sterilizing it?
Thanks,
Trish Tannian
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