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Vitax Horticultural Grade Potting Grit – Essential for Optimal Drainage

Part No. 6VNPG5

Vitax Horticultural Grade Potting Grit is a high-quality, essential additive for any gardener looking to improve soil structure and drainage. This small bag (approximately 3.8kg) of washed and lime-free grit, with a nominal size of 1-5mm, is particularly beneficial for plants that thrive in well-drained conditions, such as cacti, succulents, and alpines. It’s also an excellent amendment for heavy soils, ensuring healthier root development and preventing waterlogging.

Key Features:

• Premium Quality: Washed and lime-free to prevent unwanted chemical reactions and ensure a neutral pH, ideal for sensitive plants.
• Optimal Particle Size: Features a nominal 1-5mm grit size, perfect for creating air pockets and promoting rapid water drainage.
• Specialized Use: Specifically recommended for cacti, succulents, and alpines, providing the sharp drainage these plants require to flourish.
• Enhances Compost: When added to compost, it significantly improves drainage, preventing root rot and encouraging robust root growth.
• Amends Heavy Soils: Can be dug into heavy soil to break up compaction and aid drainage, making it more workable and beneficial for a wider range of plants.

Why You Should Buy This Item:

The Vitax Horticultural Grade Potting Grit is a must-have for any gardener aiming to provide the best possible growing conditions for their plants, especially those prone to issues from excessive moisture. Its ability to enhance drainage, prevent waterlogging, and provide a stable growing medium makes it invaluable for the health and vitality of your cacti, succulents, alpines, and other moisture-sensitive plants. Invest in this grit to ensure your plants receive the optimal balance of air and water in their root zone, leading to stronger, healthier growth.