Nature's Traditional compost - a slightly coarser grade of ECO Mix, but with added nutrients and a lower pH of 6.5. Ideal for establishing young plants.
Uses
- Peat-free soil improver ideal for breaking up heavy soils and adding organic matter to sandy soils
- Improves water retention and drainage
- Used for planting trees and shrubs
Restrictions
- Do not use as a growing medium
- Do not use for acid loving plants (eg Rhododendron)
- Do not use as a top dressing for fine turf - see ECO Dressings
Specifiers information
The following text should be copied and pasted into documents by architects, landscapers and other specifiers when inviting tenders which should include ECO Tree & Shrub.
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Product information The product to be used shall consist of a matured peat-free compost made from composted botanical residues. Graded particles of no larger than 12 mm with a substantial amount of organic fines, pH to be around 6.5. The product is to be free of physical contaminants, viable weed seeds and pathogens and shall be untreated by any additives. Application Rate Mix in / backfill with (insert quantity) of ECO Tree & Shrub per square metre / plant to be treated / planted. Product samples to be provided upon request. |
Available from Eco Sustainable Solutions Ltd Chapel Lane, Parley Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6BG Tel: 01202 593601 Fax: 01202 581119 E-mail: office@eco-composting.co.uk Website: www.eco-composting.co.uk |
Typical information
| Particle Size Distribution (sieve analysis) | 100% passing at a 12.0 mm screen |
| Bulk density | 470 g/litre |
| Moisture content | 35% m/m |
| Dry matter | 65% m/m |
| Organic matter (as loss on ignition) | 25% of the dry matter |
| Carbon:Nitrogen ratio | 6:1 |
| pH | 6.5 |
| Electrical conductivity | 400mS/cm |
| Purity | Substantially free of physical contaminants, viable weed seeds and pathogens |
| Potentially toxix elements ("heavy metals") | Within acceptable limits |
Nutrients
| As received basis | Total mg/litre |
Water soluble mg/litre |
% solubility in water |
| Nitrogen as N | 3,500 |
50 |
1.4 |
| Phosphorous as P | 500 |
20 |
4 |
| Potassium as K | 1,000 |
600 |
60 |
| Calcium as Ca | 5,000 |
300 |
6 |
| Magnesium as Mg | 400 |
25 |
6 |
| Sulphur as S | 600 |
200 |
33 |
| Iron as Fe | 2,000 |
4 |
0.2 |