Description
Hidden Valley Allrounder Potting Mix is a general-purpose potting mix for pots, tubs and planters. It covers everyday container planting, such as herbs, vegetables, flowering annuals and small ornamental shrubs, without buying a specialist mix for each.
It is part of the Hidden Valley range from Ki-Carma Garden Products, supplied in a 25 litre bag. Plants with particular needs, such as orchids or phosphorus-sensitive Australian natives, are better served by a mix made for them.
Potting mix breaks down and loses structure over time, so refresh or replace the mix in long-term pots every season or two. Check the drainage holes at the same time, since blocked drainage causes problems a fresh mix will not fix.
Warning: potting mix may contain Legionella bacteria, which can cause Legionnaires’ disease, a serious and sometimes fatal lung infection. Wear gloves and a P2 mask, open bags away from your face in a ventilated area, keep the mix damp, and wash your hands after use.
Technical Specifications
| Type | General-purpose potting mix |
|---|---|
| Application | Container and pot planting |
| Pack size | 25 litres |
| Handling | Gloves and P2 mask; may contain Legionella |
| Supplier | Hidden Valley (Ki-Carma) |
Where to Use
- General container and pot planting
- Vegetable and herb pots
- Ornamental container plants
How to Apply
- Open the bag safely: open it away from your face in a ventilated area and dampen the mix.
- Choose a suitable pot: make sure it has drainage holes.
- Fill with potting mix: to the level required for the plant.
- Plant: position the plant and backfill around the root ball.
- Water in: water thoroughly after potting to settle the mix.
- Refresh periodically: top up or replace the mix every season or two for long-term pots.
Important Notes
- Pickup only from our Keilor East yard.
- Warning: potting mix may contain Legionella bacteria, which can cause Legionnaires’ disease, a serious and sometimes fatal lung infection. Wear gloves and a P2 mask, open bags away from your face in a ventilated area, keep the mix damp, and wash your hands after use.
- A general-purpose mix; plants with specific needs may do better in a specialist mix.
- Potting mix breaks down over time and benefits from periodic refreshing.
- Store in a dry, cool, well-ventilated area.
