Seed Compost vs Multi Purpose: Which Gives the Best Germination? (2026 Experiment!)

Описание: Join me as I kick off this year’s Seed Compost Experiment! 🌱 I’m sowing a mix of spring seeds — salad leaves (mizuna), spring onions, perennial onions and broad beans — into a range of composts to see whether the type of compost really affects germination rates.

This year’s line-up includes:
• Specialist seed composts (the pricey contenders)
• Standard multi purpose composts (the budget challengers)
• Last year’s champion returning to defend its title
• Last year’s underperformer which claims to have a new improved blend!

The big question: Are seed composts actually worth the extra money? Or will a multi purpose take the crown?

Join me for a fun gardening experiment as we put these composts to the test and see who comes out on top in the germination league table.

Let me know your predictions in the comments section! What experiences have you had with seed compost, good or bad??

If you enjoy gardening experiments, seed starting tips, or just love a good compost showdown, hit subscribe and follow along — results coming soon!

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