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Used wrong compost what can I do

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Cherylg Mon 04-May-26 08:03:43

I potted up some large plugs to grow a bit before planting out geraniums and carnations. Rather a lot of them too. I used compost for azalea instead of multipurpose should I feed with something to reduce the acid and leave to grow or plant straight out in the garden

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Farmor15 Mon 04-May-26 08:06:29

I'd water them with a diluted liquid feed and leave them grow a bit before planting out. They'll probably be fine.

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Casdon Mon 04-May-26 08:10:32

I’d remove them as soon as possible and put them in multi purpose compost, as the roots will wither in acid compost.

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JaneJudge Mon 04-May-26 08:13:34

This is the kind of thing I would do. Usually I keep quiet and hope for the best

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Shelflife Mon 04-May-26 08:45:57

In your situation would cross my fingers and hope for the best. Good luck !

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Visgir1 Mon 04-May-26 10:04:17

I would feed and keep my fingers crossed. They are tough plants I think they will be OK.

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Esmay Mon 04-May-26 10:10:41

If you can change the compost .

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