Vitax launched its new growing media range at Glee with a total of 17 exciting new products hitting the shelves this autumn...

Among the new lines is the John Innes Compost range comprising of three different products to aid gardeners through each stage of a plant’s lifecycle.

The formula for John Innes Composts was developed over 50 years ago and is trusted by gardeners worldwide. Based on a specific mix of loam, peat, grit and carefully balanced plant nutrients, Vitax has carefully designed a three-stage process for growing media in response to customer demand.

The range includes the John Innes No.1 Potting Compost to encourage seedlings, young plants and rooted cuttings; John Innes No.2 Potting-on Compost for potting-on young and established plants, and John Innes No.3 Compost for Mature Plants for the re-potting and planting of mature plants.

Each of the John Innes Compost range is available in a 20 litre pack.

Vitax has also extended its market-leading Q4 range to include two new products - Q4 Multipurpose Compost and Q4 Multipurpose Compost with John Innes.

Q4 Multipurpose Compost is based on the finest Irish moss peat and has been carefully formulated as an all-round growing medium for seed sowing, striking cuttings and potting on plants. Q4 Multipurpose Compost with John Innes is a premium-grade compost for use all around the garden.

Q4 Multipurpose Compost is available in either a 20-litre or 56-litre pack with Q4 Multipurpose Compost with John Innes available in a 20-litre pack.

There are also an additional 12 new compost and mineral treatment lines including Irish Peat, Aquatic Compost and Ericaceous Compost among others.

To find out more visit www.vitax.co.uk