Vitax Horticultural Potting Grit Bag Of Horticultural Grade Washed Grit. Versatile And Lime Free, It Can Be Used Throughout The Garden. Provides Extra Drainage When Added To Compost Or Mixed Into Heavy Clay Soil, Where It Also Creates Pockets Of Space To Aid Root Growth.
Also Ideal For Weighing Down Pots And Containers And Using As A Top Dressing For Ornamental Plants, Particularly Cacti, Succulents And Alpines.
Suitable For Mixing Into Compost Or Heavy Clay
Ideal For Cacti, Succulents And Alpines
Use To Aid Drainage Or For Top Dressing

How to Use:

For Soil Improvement: Mix Vitax® Horticultural Potting Grit with compost or heavy clay soil to enhance drainage and create air pockets that promote root growth.
For Potting: Add a layer of grit at the bottom of pots and containers to improve drainage. You can also mix the grit with potting compost to prevent waterlogging.
For Top Dressing: Spread a thin layer of grit over the surface of the soil in pots and containers, especially for ornamental plants, cacti, succulents, and alpines. This helps to prevent soil compaction and improves appearance.

Where to Use:

In garden beds to improve soil structure and drainage.
In pots and containers for better drainage and stability.
As a top dressing for ornamental plants, cacti, succulents, and alpines.
Mixed into compost or heavy clay soil to aid root growth.

When to Apply:

Soil Improvement: Anytime you are preparing garden beds or containers for planting.
Potting: When planting new pots or repotting existing plants.
Top Dressing: Whenever you want to refresh the appearance of your pots and containers, or to provide a fresh layer to help with drainage.

Cautions:

Wear gloves when handling to avoid skin irritation.
Ensure the grit is well mixed with soil or compost to avoid uneven distribution.
Store in a cool, dry place away from children and pets.
Avoid inhaling dust; use a mask if necessary when handling large quantities.

Vitax® Horticultural Potting Grit Small 4Kg