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Ahead of our seed sowing Marathon I thought we’d just have a quick chat about compost

While the temperatures are still quite warm I like to water my seed trays from underneath.

This fully hydrates the compost to stop it drying out as quickly.

Prevents seeds that need light for germination from being accidentally buried under the soil surface. Helps with wasting water. Helps prevent soil capping, this is where a hard crust or cap can develop on seed trays that are constantly watered.