The Soil Testing Kit is an easy to follow system which uses chemical reagents to help you check that fundamental garden data - the state of your soil.
It's impossible to understate the importance of keeping tabs on your garden soil and this handy kit - supplied with comprehensive instructions - allows you to test the soil for pH, nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium. Equipped to carry out 10 tests for each of the above, the kit should be used within 12 months of opening, each sampling and analysis takes seconds and results can be instantly obtained using the supplied colour coded test sheet.
The Soil Testing Kit is supplied in a handy carrying case which keeps the contents safe and dry along with enabling you to tour the garden testing at will!
• Soil Testing Kit contains enough chemicals for 40 tests in total • Use to check soil N, P, K and ph 10 times each • Supplied in a handy and safe carrying case • Simple to use • Full instructions included • Instant results • Colour coded test sheet for accurate analysis • Use within 12 months of opening • Ideal for both the serious and novice gardener • Use for vegetable gardens and ornamental borders • Suitable for lawn use
Importance of Testing Soil
The Soil Testing Kit allows you to check the four main soil elements which affect your plants the most up to 10 times. They are;
• Soil PH - it is important to rest the pH of your soil to ensure the acidity levels are correct for the plants you are growing. Each area that you intend to plant should be tested as the soil pH may differ in various parts of your garden • NITROGEN (N) - this is essential for the growth of vegetables especially grass and leafy plants. The correct amount allows for healthy growth, too much and the plant’s structure will be damaged • PHOSPHORUS (P) – this nutrient is necessary for strong root growth and root vegetables. It helps in the formation of buds and healthy stems. A lack of phosphorous will stunt the growth of a plant. • POTASSIUM/POTASH (K) – this nutrient is important in the development of flowers and shrubs. The correct potassium levels ensure that flowers become more fragrant and have improved colour. In vegetables it ensures a better quality crop and also makes plants more resistant to disease.
Standard Wooden Raised Beds, voted 'Which Best Buy' in December 2010, are the mid-range design of our raised bed selection and these wooden raised beds blend quality workmanship, design, value for money and performance to give you a fruit, vegetable or herb growing raised bed system you can rely on - especially when you consider the tallest Standard Wooden Raised Bed gives a whopping 76cm/30" of growing depth.
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Please note that as timber is a natural product and is susceptible to shrinkage/swelling, all sizes are therefore nominal. Sizes apply to external dimensions.
• Standard Raised Beds made from quality 3.5cm/1.4” thick FSC-accredited Swedish timber planks • Each plank is planed all round for an attractive appearance • High pressure treated with a non-toxic preservative after consultation with the country's leading organic growing body - Garden Organic - before selecting treatment • Preservative helps ensure best possible resistance to fungal decay and wood-boring insects • Structurally guaranteed for 6 years • Available in 5 heights (up to 76cm/30") and 11 length/width sizes to suit all crops and preferred working levels • Also available in a Corner version for tight spaces • Each kit supplied with pre-drilled planks, internal wooden corner fixing posts, galvanised screws and full instructions • Optional capping (2.5cm/1” H x 7cm/2.8” W) is convenient to rest on while gardening and gives top of beds an elegant finish • Each tier measures 15cm in height - highest level suitable for wheelchair gardeners • Hoops and Fitted Mesh Covers and Build-a- Ball Kits and Fitted Covers are available for beds measuring 1.2m x 1.2m (4ft x 4ft) and over
Give a gentle but much needed growth boost to potato crops - whether early, main crop or Christmas - with this Organic Potato Fertiliser. The perfectly balanced NPK ratio of 3:5:7 wil help increase plant growth, encourage root systems and help produce larger tubers. Supplied in a 1kg pack, the granular fertiliser gives best results if applied at a rate of 135g per square metre (4oz per sq yd) before planting between February and April - simply scatter on the soil surface and lightly fork in. For a slug-free crop of spuds, try sprinkling Organic Advanced Slug Killer Granules directly after planting; hopefully the slugs will be attracted out of the soil, the granules will do their job and you'll have a lots of perfect potatoes!
• Comes in a 1kg box • NPK ratio of 3:5:7 • Fertiliser increases plant growth, encourages root systems and helps produce larger tubers • 100% organic granular composition • Apply at a rate of 135g per square metre (4oz per sq yd) • Suitable for open ground and container grown potatoes • Safe to use around children and pets • Lightly rake into soil after applying • Feed once a week during growing season • Ensure soil is moist before application • Store in a cool dry place • Do not store near garden chemicals and avoid direct sunlight and heat • Use within 12 months of purchase for best results • Wash hands after use