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Multi Purpose Compost (50 Litres)

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RRP: 11.99
Price: 10.99 
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Multi Purpose Compost - Description

  • Multi Purpose Compost
  • Perfect For All Life Stages of Plants
  • Now Suitable For Seed Sowing
  • Stronger Plant Development
  • More Flowers, More Vibrancy, Longer Plant Life
  • Ideal For Containers & Hanging Baskets
  • Size: 50 Litres
  • Suitable for Growing Vegetables, Herbs & Salads From Seed
  • Brand: Westland
  • NOTE: 3 for 15€ is Only Available in-store at SOLAS
  • Online Sale Price Includes Cost of Shipping Labels

Delivery - Important Note - Please Read

  • We can only deliver orders of this compost by Fastway couriers
  • Please do not choose DPD as your courier for orders containing this compost

Multi Purpose Compost - Specification

  • 60% Peat
  • pH: 5 - 6
  • Nutrient Level: Medium

Multi Purpose Compost - Uses

  • Compost is an essential element in growing & caring for shrubs & plants
    • Use in sowing seeds
    • Potting on plants
    • For seedlings & cuttings
  • 10 Litre is a good size of filling seed trays & pots
  • Ideal for potting on tomatoes

Multi Purpose Compost - Advantages

  • Improves germination by 25% for the best start
  • Super fine grade
  • Improved aeration & drainage
  • Seaweed & nutrients for healthy growth
  • This improves compost water holding ability & nutrient uptake ability
  • Creates the perfect growing medium for establishing seeds & seedlings
  • Great water retention capacity
  • While also being light & airy providing good air flow
  • Encourages better establishment of young herbaceous plants
  • Allows for better germination of seedlings & quicker growing of seedling root network
  • This large bag of compost is sufficient for filling about 10 large hanging baskets

Multi Purpose Compost - Notes

  • Composts can be difficult to re-wet if they dry out fully - so keep plants moist at all time
  • If dried out, soak pots / containers in water for 10 minutes
  • Composts only have enough plant nutrients for approx. 4 to 5 weeks
    • After that time you should start a liquid feed on young seedling plants
  • Composts are essential growing medium for plants as they hold all the essential ingredients in place
  • Water - for nutrient up take & photosynthesis
  • Oxygen - for respiration in the root & creating plant energy
  • Nutrients - for the development of plant tissues, hormones & plant function
  • Micro organisms - such as bacteria & essential fungi
Good size bag of nice compost, great to have it delivered to the door within a few days
Exactly what I was looking for. Order processed speedily and arrived in great time.
2nd time dealing and all good again. Plants arrived thru fastway courier and are perfect. "Dave" courier man the best. Thanks Gardenshop.ie gr8 customer service
Ordered Thursday afternoon received friday morning where I live in co Clare.
So happy and impressed with products and delivery time.
Happy with customer service, delivery and everything ticked the boxes.
Great customer service, speedy delivery.
My order arrived within two days! All bags were clean and secure. I was delighted with the standard of the product. Would buy again and again. Thank you all.
Delivered ahead of schedule, Thanks
Product received on time as ordered, there was a small glitch which was resolved immediately. Would certainly use the service again.
Arrived undamaged, will be ordering more when seeds are up. Very happy with professional service.
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Note: We don't ship plants on Fridays due to the extended period they would remain without light & water

Shipping Options & Rates

FOR IRELAND & NORTHERN IRELAND

  • Standard Courier Delivery With Fastway (5-7 Working Days)
    • Cost is €4.95 on Orders Below €75
    • Free Delivery on Orders Above €75
    • Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
  • Express Courier Delivery With Fastway (1-2 Working Days)
    • Cost is €5 extra for express delivery
    • This service guarantees that any order placed before 4pm will ship from our depot the same day on the next day delivery service *
    • Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
  • Express Delivery With DPD (1-2 Working Days)
    • Cost is €11.45 for orders below €75
    • Cost is €6.50 for orders above €75
    • This service guarantees that any order placed before 4pm will ship from our depot the same day on the next day delivery service *
    • Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
    • This services comes with email tracking
  • 'Seed' Postal Delivery Option ***
    • Cost is €2 - Packet of Seeds ONLY Orders
    • Note: Does Not Apply to Seed Potatoes, Bulbs or Sets ***
    • Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
    • This is a non-trackable service

MAINLAND ENGLAND & SCOTLAND & WALES (Currently Unavailable Due to Brexit)

  • Standard International Courier
    • Cost is €10
    • UK shipping fee covers parcels up to a total weight of 20Kg

WESTERN EUROPE & WORLDWIDE

  • Standard International Courier
    • Delivery rates vary, please see chart below
    • Note: There is no free delivery for Western Europe Deliveries

Bulk Bags & Large Item Pallet Deliveries

  • Bulk bags & large orders are shipped via pallet couriers on a rigid lorry
  • Delivery is to kerbside only
  • If road access to your site is tight, then please advise us before purchasing
  • Please Note: We cannot guarantee next day delivery on pallet deliveries
  • Also, we cannot guarantee delivery on a specific day (Please allow 1-3 days for delivery)
  • It's always best to order well in advance to avoid disappointment
  • Cancellation of pallets when items are already in transit will incur a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee (To cover return delivery costs)
  • Where pallet delivery can not be made due to site access, a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee will apply (To cover return delivery costs)

International Delivery Prices & Times

  • Please note max weights below, heavier orders may require additional payment
  • We will contact you to discuss, if max weight of order exceeded

Terms

  • The shipping fee is fixed for an order, regardless of the number of items bought
  • All courier orders require signed proof of delivery & the customer must be contactable by phone
  • We do not offer a weekend delivery service (Mon-Fri Only excl. Bank Holidays)
  • * Our courier achieves a 98% success rate on next day deliveries
    • Once your parcel is shipped it will be placed on works courier's next day delivery service
  • ** Seed postal option applies to seed ONLY orders & is available in all 32 counties of Ireland
  • *** Does not apply to seed potatoes, bulbs or sets
Orders over €75, get
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