http://www.gardenersworld.com/forum/fruit-andamp-veg/the-best-multi-purpose-compost-this-year/5249-2.html Lyon Greene wrote ( see) They state that although grow bags are not intended for using to raise seeds they tested them as some people do use them for this purpose as they are so cheap. A. Gro-Sure Seed & Cutting is a fine blend of peat with low nutrients, we would recommend a compost more specific to your requirements —for example our Houseplant potting mix

A. For best results we advise to transfer your seedlings into Gro-Sure All Purpose compost or a John Innes No 1 compost They then tried to raise 12 pots of marigolds and basil seeds from each compost ( 3 from each bag bought from the 4 different areas in the country) Apparently basil does not germinate well if there is a high level of dissolved nutrients in the compost and marigolds will not thrive if the nutrient levels are too low! They counted germinated seeds and the size and quality of the seedlings. As explained above, seeds are incredibly delicate. It doesn’t take a lot to kill them or disrupt the germination process. As such, using some harsher types of fertilizer can be detrimental to the process. Organic seed compost is recommended because of its milder, natural effect on the seeds. ii. Fine Particle Size A. Gro-Sure Seed & Cutting Compost does not contain any ingredients that would be attractive to animals Keep compost moist, never allow to dry out. Water using a watering can with a fine rose. General Advice

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Good compost needs to be a 50:50 mixture of materials that contain carbon and nitrogen, and seed compost needs to have things added to it that makes it light enough for smaller seedlings to poke their heads through. Cover the seeds evenly with a thin layer of compost and water using a watering can with a fine rose You can also select a convenient day to receive your delivery by choosing a named day delivery (delivery on working days only). Which? have been researching the issue, systematically. Their results are published in the January/February issue of Gardening Which. I haven't seen the full report, only a summary of their results... Scottish Highlands & Islands postcodes: AB, FK, HS, IV, KA, KW, PA, PH, ZE, LL58-LL78, IM, TR, PO30-41

Hold seedling by the leaves to avoid damage and gently tease the roots from the compost, using a dibber or pencil This is not intended to be a full statement of your rights under the Consumer Contracts Regulations. Full details of your rights are available from your Local Authority’s Trading Standards Office. How To Return A Product Mix in the same amount of horticultural sand, and stir the mixture well to ensure there are no lumps or large clumps. Do not place cuttings too close together. Place polythene or glass over the pot/tray to reduce moisture loss, ensuring the leaves do not touch. Place in a warm environment, out of direct sunlight until the cuttings have taken. But before we get into the detailed Gro-Sure Seed & Cutting Compost review the most obvious place to start with is what the manufacturer, retailer or brand have to say. Description from Robert Dyas/Gro-Sure

Ensure the compost is kept moist by covering the seeds with a thin layer of polythene or a sheet of glass until the seeds have germinated Working days are defined as Monday-Friday 8am-7pm inclusive, excluding Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays. Next Day & Named Day Delivery If you wish to return your item to Robert Dyas, you can do so by one of the following methods: 1. Request a Collection via Robert Dyas Customer Services