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Bulb compost vs MPC

PianoplayerPianoplayer Posts: 624
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Hi all
Just starting to plan/dream about planting spring bulbs in pots. Should I use the special bulb compost or am I just being suckered by marketing? What about MPC or JI loam-based? I probably will move the bulbs to the garden after one year in the pots.

Thanks!

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  • cornellycornelly Posts: 970
    I would use JI compost, number 3, the bulbs then would be good for putting in the garden when you want.
  • yorkshireroseyorkshirerose Posts: 574
    I agree with cornelly. J.I 3 is ideal for your bulbs. M.P.C. can be used too if preferred, ideally peat-free. The bulb compost on sale probably has charcoal in the formula as this acts to 'sweeten' the compost for growing of indoor bulbs such as forced hyacinths or Paperwhite narcissus.
    A gardener's work is never at an end  - (John Evelyn 1620-1706)
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    I've never used anything other than a decent multi purpose compost.
    If they're being planted out next year, that's all that's needed. 
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • PianoplayerPianoplayer Posts: 624
    Thanks all, I'll stick with what I have rather than buying anything special.
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