loam-based compost for ivy
- To: propagation@mallorn.com
- Subject: loam-based compost for ivy
- From: j* a* t*
- Date: Tue, 26 Feb 1980 00:03:46 -0800
I have two flats of rooted cuttings of variegated ivy that are ready to
pot on. They're currently in Pro-Mix. I know they'll do OK outside in
Pro-Mix for one summer, but I'd like to keep this group going and achieve
large plants. My RHS publication on ivy strongly recommends using a
loam-based compost, specifically John Innes #2. I have recipes for the
John Innes composts, and I want to try making my own if necessary. My
questions are:
1. Is there a U.S. commercial equivalent to 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 (zone 6)
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