We start planning and preparing the ground for our garden and kitchen garden as early as spring. In other words, we need to prepare the soil before planting. It is worth digging a hole for each plant, 25–30 cm in diameter and the same depth. Fill this with suitable planting compost so that it forms a mound 8–10 cm above ground level. 

Florimo Garden and Vegetable Soil is a specialised growing medium for planting and cultivating garden flowers, shrubs and vegetables. It provides an excellent medium for the consistent growth of both ornamental plants and vegetables. Thanks to its loose structure, more vigorous root development can take place upon planting, its good water-retention capacity ensures a more consistent water supply for our plants, whilst its excellent nutrient content supports their continued growth. 

Did you know that Florimo Garden Flower and Vegetable Soil contains sphagnum peat, lowland peat, composted cattle manure, clay and fertiliser?

Our general recommendations for potting soils and growing media containing wood fibre:

• When planting, it is advisable to mix perlite into the soil to improve water retention.
• To ensure an adequate supply of nutrients, it is advisable to use organic or mineral fertiliser at the time of planting, even if this means changing our previous practice. In a fibrous growing medium, particular attention must be paid to the plants’ nitrogen supply.
• Options for replenishing nutrients:
  • Fertiliser solution: Apply every 1–2 weeks, or regularly in smaller doses mixed with the watering water. Don’t neglect your plant – keep an eye on its growth!
  • fertiliser stick: placed near the root zone, it ensures a continuous supply of nutrients.
    The two approaches can be combined, but they should be used in moderation.
• Extra care is required when watering:
  • the medium may dry out more quickly
  • The surface may appear dry, whilst it is still damp underneath, so always check the deeper layers of the soil as well
• Let’s take extra care to conserve water! To help with this, we recommend:
  • our ground cover plants,
  • our decorative clay granules

It does matter what quality of potting compost you buy. Choose certified quality!

Packaging: 20 litres