Field No. 17Ericaceous Topsoil BlendDescriptionField No.17 Ericaceous Topsoil blend is a special purposelow pH growing media for plants that prefer acidicconditions. It is ideal for use in pots, planters and raisedbeds when growing species such as Rhododendrons,Pieris, Azalea’s, Magnolia’s and Camelia’s.It is manufactured from naturally enriched acid soilrecovered from a heathland restoration project in the Eastof England.

� Field No.17 contains balanced levels of majornutrients and trace elements that will be slowlyreleased to meet the plants requirements.

� Field No.17 is a stable blend of organic substrates thatmaintain critical physico-chemical properties such aspH and electrical conductivity so as to hold nutrients inthe root zone whilst reducing leaching.

� Field No.17 is free draining whilst holding somemoisture in the root zone reducing the requirement forirrigation during hot, dry summer weather conditions.

� Field No.17 contains naturally high levels of potashthat will assist herbaceous species in resisting cold andfrost during the winter.

Directions for use1. Prepare the container or raised bed, ensuring it is ableto drain excess water through the base.

2. Remove the plant from its current pot and gently teaseout the roots.

3. Fill the base of the pot/container/raised bed with theField No.17 so that the top of the root ball sits justbelow the top of the pot/container/raised bed.

4. Fill the area around the plant with Field No.17,firming it in as you go so as to eliminate air pockets.

5. Water in according to the weather conditions. Ifplanted indoors or in a pot standing on a hard area,make sure there is an adequate drip tray/saucer tocollect excess water.

6. Once planted in a pot it is a good idea to apply a mulchproduct such as the Field No. 11 Pot Mulch to depthof about 15mm.Alternatively if planting in a raised bed apply FieldNo.8 Contract Ornamental around the plant to a depthof 75-100mm. This will help hold moisture in thepot/container/raised bed, suppress the growth ofweeds and liverworts, plus provide an aestheticallypleasing finish.

See overleaf for Typical physico-chemical properties and nutrient content

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Parameter Value Unit

Stones > 20mm 0 % m/m

Glass < 20mm, > 2mm <0.1 % m/m

Plastic < 20mm, > 2mm <0.1 % m/m

Stones < 20mm, > 2mm 0.6 % m/m

Wood 20mm, > 2mm 2.6 % m/m

Weeds None evident % m/m

pH 6.0 pH units

Electrical Conductivity 3000 MicroS/cm

Exchangeable sodium percentage 4.7 %

Phosphorus (extractable) as P 120 mg/l

Potassium (extractable) as K 2300 mg/l

Magnesium (extractable) as Mg 300 mg/l

Nitrogen (total) as N 1.35 % m/m

Organic matter 30 % m/m

Carbon: Nitrogen Ratio 12 :1

Textural classification Sandy loam

Sand 70 mg/kg

Silt 20 % m/m

Clay 10 % m/m

Total extractable Zinc 110 mg/kg

Total extractable Copper 25 mg/kg

Total extractable Nickel 8.5 mg/kg

Typical physico-chemical properties and nutrient content

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