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    Peat-free compost trial

    Aug 23, 2022 2 minutes

    THIS is the second year we have conducted peat-free compost trials and we must stress that they are comparative, rather than scientific trials. The plants selected were Petunia ‘Fantasia Mixed’ bought as mini plugs, before being pricked out into cell trays and then potted on into 12.5cm (5in) pots.

    Petunias were chosen because they are sensitive to high levels

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