What is Clover John Innes No.2 used for?
Clover specifically formulates John Innes No.2 for potting-on established bedding plants and vegetable plants.
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Clover John Innes No.2 Compost 25L - Loam-Based Potting Compost for Established Plants
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Clover John Innes No.2 Compost 25L is a traditionally formulated loam-based compost designed for potting-on established bedding plants and vegetable plants. Sitting between John Innes No.1 and the richer No.3 formulation, it provides the next stage of nutrition and support as young plants develop into stronger, more established specimens.
John Innes No.2 is particularly useful when plants have outgrown their initial pots and require more root space and greater nutritional support. Its soil-based character provides a substantial, stable growing medium for plants continuing their development in pots and containers.
Clover specifically recommends its John Innes No.2 for potting-on bedding plants and vegetable plants, making it a useful choice for gardeners, nurseries and professional growers following a staged potting programme.
Supplied in a convenient 25 litre bag, Creation Horticulture supplies 80 x 25L bags per full pallet.
Why choose Clover John Innes No.2 Compost?
- Traditional John Innes formulation - a recognised loam-based compost for established plants.
- Designed for potting-on - ideal when plants are ready to move beyond their initial propagation or young-plant container.
- Suitable for bedding plants - specifically recommended by Clover for established bedding plants.
- Suitable for vegetable plants - provides a substantial medium for vegetables as they continue to develop.
- Loam-based growing medium - provides useful body and stability in pots and containers.
- Intermediate John Innes stage - bridges the gap between the lighter No.1 and richer No.3 formulations.
- Ideal for established young plants - designed for plants with greater requirements than newly rooted or recently pricked-out subjects.
- 25L bag - a practical size for potting-on work at home or in professional plant production.
What is John Innes No.2 used for?
Clover describes John Innes No.2 as a traditionally formulated compost for potting-on bedding plants and vegetable plants.
It is intended for plants that are already established and have moved beyond their most delicate early stages. Typical applications include:
- Potting-on established bedding plants
- Potting-on vegetable plants
- Moving young plants into larger pots
- Intermediate-stage container growing
- Nursery and greenhouse potting programmes
- Established plants requiring more nutrition than a No.1 formulation provides
What does John Innes No.2 mean?
John Innes is not a manufacturer or brand. It refers to a traditional system of loam-based compost formulations developed for different stages of plant growth.
The numbered John Innes potting composts become progressively richer as the number increases. This allows the growing medium to be matched more closely to the development and nutritional requirements of the plant.
John Innes No.2 occupies the middle stage of the traditional No.1, No.2 and No.3 potting system. It is used once plants are sufficiently established to require more nutritional support than young plants but have not necessarily reached the final mature-plant stage associated with No.3.
John Innes No.1, No.2 & No.3 - what's the difference?
Clover offers the traditional John Innes range for different stages of plant development:
| John Innes No.1 | For sensitive subjects, pricking out seedlings and bedding plants. |
|---|---|
| John Innes No.2 | For potting-on established bedding plants and vegetable plants. |
| John Innes No.3 | For final potting of mature plants, including tomatoes, chrysanthemums, tubs, baskets and shrubs. |
The progression allows growers to increase the strength of the growing medium as plants become larger and their nutritional requirements increase.
How to use Clover John Innes No.2 Compost
Choose a clean pot with adequate drainage that provides additional room for the developing root system. A modest increase in pot size is normally preferable to moving a relatively small plant directly into an excessively large container.
Add a layer of fresh Clover John Innes No.2 to the new pot before carefully removing the plant from its existing container. Handle the root ball gently and position the plant at approximately the same depth at which it was previously growing.
Fill around the root ball with fresh compost and gently firm it into place without excessive compaction. Water thoroughly after potting and allow surplus water to drain.
John Innes No.2 for bedding plants
Bedding plants often begin life in small propagation cells or pots before being moved through progressively larger container sizes. Clover John Innes No.2 is specifically intended for the potting-on stage of this process.
The loam-based growing medium provides additional body around the developing root system while the richer formulation supports continued plant development as specimens increase in size.
Once plants are established, continue to manage watering according to plant size, weather, container volume and growing conditions.
John Innes No.2 for vegetable plants
Clover also specifically recommends John Innes No.2 for potting-on vegetable plants.
It is useful where young vegetable plants have developed beyond the propagation stage and need additional rooting volume before reaching their final growing position or container.
Requirements vary significantly between crops. Vigorous fruiting vegetables may eventually require larger containers, a stronger growing medium or supplementary nutrition as they mature.
Why choose a loam-based compost?
Traditional John Innes composts are valued for their soil-based character. The inclusion of loam provides body and weight within the container, creating a substantial growing environment around established roots.
This additional weight can also improve pot stability compared with very lightweight growing media, particularly as plants develop larger canopies.
John Innes compost is therefore particularly useful for growers who prefer a traditional soil-based approach to pot and container growing.
Watering & feeding after potting-on
Water the plant thoroughly after potting and then allow moisture levels to dictate subsequent irrigation. Avoid watering purely to a fixed schedule, as requirements vary with plant species, pot size, temperature and growing conditions.
As plants continue growing, they will gradually use the nutrients available within the compost. Long-term container plants may therefore require supplementary feeding later in the growing cycle according to the requirements of the individual plant.
Always use an appropriate fertiliser and follow its recommended application instructions.
About Clover John Innes composts
Clover produces a traditional John Innes range covering different stages of plant development, from seed sowing through to the final potting of mature plants.
John Innes No.2 occupies an important middle position in this range, providing an established-plant compost specifically formulated for potting-on bedding and vegetable plants before they reach their final growing stage.
25L John Innes No.2 for nurseries & garden centres
The 25L bag is a practical format for gardeners potting-on individual plants as well as nurseries, garden centres and professional growers using traditional John Innes growing media.
Creation Horticulture supplies 80 x 25L bags per full pallet, providing a total nominal growing-media volume of 2,000 litres per pallet.
Clover packaging update
Clover is currently rolling out updated branded packaging across selected products. During this transition, customers may receive the previous packaging design, the newer design, or a mixture of both when ordering multiple bags.
This is a packaging change only. Customers will receive the same Clover John Innes No.2 Compost regardless of which current packaging design is supplied.
Clover John Innes No.2 Compost 25L product details
| Brand | Clover |
|---|---|
| Product | John Innes No.2 Compost |
| Bag size | 25L |
| Product type | Traditional loam-based potting compost |
| Growth stage | Established plants and intermediate potting-on |
| Primary use | Potting-on bedding plants and vegetable plants |
| Suitable for | Established bedding plants, vegetable plants and other suitable plants at the potting-on stage |
| Pallet quantity | 80 x 25L bags |
| Total nominal volume per pallet | 2,000L |
Clover John Innes No.2 Compost 25L FAQs
What stage of plant growth is John Innes No.2 for?
No.2 is an intermediate potting compost for plants that have moved beyond their early stages and require greater nutritional support as they continue developing.
What is the difference between John Innes No.1 and No.2?
No.1 is intended for more sensitive and younger plants, including pricked-out seedlings and bedding plants. No.2 is formulated for the next potting-on stage as plants become more established.
When should I move from John Innes No.2 to No.3?
No.3 is intended for the final potting stage of mature plants. Whether a plant needs to progress to No.3 depends on the species, its maturity and how it will ultimately be grown.
Can I use John Innes No.2 for vegetable plants?
Yes. Vegetable plants are one of the applications specifically identified by Clover for its John Innes No.2 Compost.
Can I sow seeds directly into John Innes No.2?
Clover produces a dedicated John Innes Seed Compost specifically for seed sowing. No.2 is intended for established plants at the later potting-on stage.
Why is John Innes compost heavier than some other composts?
Traditional John Innes compost is loam based, giving it more body and weight than many lightweight growing media. This can provide useful stability for container-grown plants.
Why might the Clover bag I receive look different from the product image?
Clover is transitioning selected products to updated branded packaging, so either current packaging design may be supplied during the changeover.
How many Clover John Innes No.2 25L bags are supplied per pallet?
A full Creation Horticulture pallet contains 80 x 25L bags, providing a total nominal volume of 2,000 litres.
Clover John Innes No.2 Compost 25L - Loam-Based Potting Compost for Established Plants
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536
£5.36
Unit price perClover John Innes No.2 Compost 25L is a traditionally formulated loam-based compost designed for potting-on established bedding plants and vegetable plants. Sitting between John Innes No.1 and the richer No.3 formulation, it provides the next stage of nutrition and support as young plants develop into stronger, more established specimens.
John Innes No.2 is particularly useful when plants have outgrown their initial pots and require more root space and greater nutritional support. Its soil-based character provides a substantial, stable growing medium for plants continuing their development in pots and containers.
Clover specifically recommends its John Innes No.2 for potting-on bedding plants and vegetable plants, making it a useful choice for gardeners, nurseries and professional growers following a staged potting programme.
Supplied in a convenient 25 litre bag, Creation Horticulture supplies 80 x 25L bags per full pallet.
Why choose Clover John Innes No.2 Compost?
- Traditional John Innes formulation - a recognised loam-based compost for established plants.
- Designed for potting-on - ideal when plants are ready to move beyond their initial propagation or young-plant container.
- Suitable for bedding plants - specifically recommended by Clover for established bedding plants.
- Suitable for vegetable plants - provides a substantial medium for vegetables as they continue to develop.
- Loam-based growing medium - provides useful body and stability in pots and containers.
- Intermediate John Innes stage - bridges the gap between the lighter No.1 and richer No.3 formulations.
- Ideal for established young plants - designed for plants with greater requirements than newly rooted or recently pricked-out subjects.
- 25L bag - a practical size for potting-on work at home or in professional plant production.
What is John Innes No.2 used for?
Clover describes John Innes No.2 as a traditionally formulated compost for potting-on bedding plants and vegetable plants.
It is intended for plants that are already established and have moved beyond their most delicate early stages. Typical applications include:
- Potting-on established bedding plants
- Potting-on vegetable plants
- Moving young plants into larger pots
- Intermediate-stage container growing
- Nursery and greenhouse potting programmes
- Established plants requiring more nutrition than a No.1 formulation provides
What does John Innes No.2 mean?
John Innes is not a manufacturer or brand. It refers to a traditional system of loam-based compost formulations developed for different stages of plant growth.
The numbered John Innes potting composts become progressively richer as the number increases. This allows the growing medium to be matched more closely to the development and nutritional requirements of the plant.
John Innes No.2 occupies the middle stage of the traditional No.1, No.2 and No.3 potting system. It is used once plants are sufficiently established to require more nutritional support than young plants but have not necessarily reached the final mature-plant stage associated with No.3.
John Innes No.1, No.2 & No.3 - what's the difference?
Clover offers the traditional John Innes range for different stages of plant development:
| John Innes No.1 | For sensitive subjects, pricking out seedlings and bedding plants. |
|---|---|
| John Innes No.2 | For potting-on established bedding plants and vegetable plants. |
| John Innes No.3 | For final potting of mature plants, including tomatoes, chrysanthemums, tubs, baskets and shrubs. |
The progression allows growers to increase the strength of the growing medium as plants become larger and their nutritional requirements increase.
How to use Clover John Innes No.2 Compost
Choose a clean pot with adequate drainage that provides additional room for the developing root system. A modest increase in pot size is normally preferable to moving a relatively small plant directly into an excessively large container.
Add a layer of fresh Clover John Innes No.2 to the new pot before carefully removing the plant from its existing container. Handle the root ball gently and position the plant at approximately the same depth at which it was previously growing.
Fill around the root ball with fresh compost and gently firm it into place without excessive compaction. Water thoroughly after potting and allow surplus water to drain.
John Innes No.2 for bedding plants
Bedding plants often begin life in small propagation cells or pots before being moved through progressively larger container sizes. Clover John Innes No.2 is specifically intended for the potting-on stage of this process.
The loam-based growing medium provides additional body around the developing root system while the richer formulation supports continued plant development as specimens increase in size.
Once plants are established, continue to manage watering according to plant size, weather, container volume and growing conditions.
John Innes No.2 for vegetable plants
Clover also specifically recommends John Innes No.2 for potting-on vegetable plants.
It is useful where young vegetable plants have developed beyond the propagation stage and need additional rooting volume before reaching their final growing position or container.
Requirements vary significantly between crops. Vigorous fruiting vegetables may eventually require larger containers, a stronger growing medium or supplementary nutrition as they mature.
Why choose a loam-based compost?
Traditional John Innes composts are valued for their soil-based character. The inclusion of loam provides body and weight within the container, creating a substantial growing environment around established roots.
This additional weight can also improve pot stability compared with very lightweight growing media, particularly as plants develop larger canopies.
John Innes compost is therefore particularly useful for growers who prefer a traditional soil-based approach to pot and container growing.
Watering & feeding after potting-on
Water the plant thoroughly after potting and then allow moisture levels to dictate subsequent irrigation. Avoid watering purely to a fixed schedule, as requirements vary with plant species, pot size, temperature and growing conditions.
As plants continue growing, they will gradually use the nutrients available within the compost. Long-term container plants may therefore require supplementary feeding later in the growing cycle according to the requirements of the individual plant.
Always use an appropriate fertiliser and follow its recommended application instructions.
About Clover John Innes composts
Clover produces a traditional John Innes range covering different stages of plant development, from seed sowing through to the final potting of mature plants.
John Innes No.2 occupies an important middle position in this range, providing an established-plant compost specifically formulated for potting-on bedding and vegetable plants before they reach their final growing stage.
25L John Innes No.2 for nurseries & garden centres
The 25L bag is a practical format for gardeners potting-on individual plants as well as nurseries, garden centres and professional growers using traditional John Innes growing media.
Creation Horticulture supplies 80 x 25L bags per full pallet, providing a total nominal growing-media volume of 2,000 litres per pallet.
Clover packaging update
Clover is currently rolling out updated branded packaging across selected products. During this transition, customers may receive the previous packaging design, the newer design, or a mixture of both when ordering multiple bags.
This is a packaging change only. Customers will receive the same Clover John Innes No.2 Compost regardless of which current packaging design is supplied.
Clover John Innes No.2 Compost 25L product details
| Brand | Clover |
|---|---|
| Product | John Innes No.2 Compost |
| Bag size | 25L |
| Product type | Traditional loam-based potting compost |
| Growth stage | Established plants and intermediate potting-on |
| Primary use | Potting-on bedding plants and vegetable plants |
| Suitable for | Established bedding plants, vegetable plants and other suitable plants at the potting-on stage |
| Pallet quantity | 80 x 25L bags |
| Total nominal volume per pallet | 2,000L |
Clover John Innes No.2 Compost 25L FAQs
What is Clover John Innes No.2 used for?
Clover specifically formulates John Innes No.2 for potting-on established bedding plants and vegetable plants.
What stage of plant growth is John Innes No.2 for?
No.2 is an intermediate potting compost for plants that have moved beyond their early stages and require greater nutritional support as they continue developing.
What is the difference between John Innes No.1 and No.2?
No.1 is intended for more sensitive and younger plants, including pricked-out seedlings and bedding plants. No.2 is formulated for the next potting-on stage as plants become more established.
When should I move from John Innes No.2 to No.3?
No.3 is intended for the final potting stage of mature plants. Whether a plant needs to progress to No.3 depends on the species, its maturity and how it will ultimately be grown.
Can I use John Innes No.2 for vegetable plants?
Yes. Vegetable plants are one of the applications specifically identified by Clover for its John Innes No.2 Compost.
Can I sow seeds directly into John Innes No.2?
Clover produces a dedicated John Innes Seed Compost specifically for seed sowing. No.2 is intended for established plants at the later potting-on stage.
Why is John Innes compost heavier than some other composts?
Traditional John Innes compost is loam based, giving it more body and weight than many lightweight growing media. This can provide useful stability for container-grown plants.
Why might the Clover bag I receive look different from the product image?
Clover is transitioning selected products to updated branded packaging, so either current packaging design may be supplied during the changeover.
How many Clover John Innes No.2 25L bags are supplied per pallet?
A full Creation Horticulture pallet contains 80 x 25L bags, providing a total nominal volume of 2,000 litres.
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