Specialty Potting Mix

Yates Herb Potting Mix

Yates Herb Potting Mix is specifically formulated to successfully grow all types of herbs, including the popular basil, chives, mint and parsley. It provides an open, free draining mix that is ideally suited to meet the needs of herbs and smaller-growing vegetables.

Features

  • Specially blended to provide open, free drainage
  • Enough to fill two 200mm pots
  • Controlled release fertiliser feeds for 9 months*
  • Added wetting agent helps water penetrate and be retained in the mix.

*The 9 month nutrient release time is based on average soil temperatures of 25ºC. Shorter times can be expected in warmer conditions and longer in colder conditions.

Only available at Woolworths

Tips for Re-potting herbs

  1. Water plants and drain thoroughly before repotting.
  2. Select a pot, with adequate drainage holes, one size larger than the current pot.
  3. Partly fill with a layer of Yates Herb Potting Mix.
  4. To remove the plant from the old pot, hold the base of the plant firmly and tap the pot gently against the edge of a table to loosen the root ball.
  5. Position the plant in the pot, leaving a 1-2cm space below the rim for watering.
  6. Holding the plant in position, pour mix down and around the roots. Gently tap the bottom of the pot to settle the contents and add more mix if necessary.
  7. Lightly firm with fingers, then water.

General Care for Potted Herbs

Position

Most herbs prefer an open, sunny position. If growing in part shade, turn pot regularly to ensure even growth.

Watering

Do not overwater or apply water directly to foliage. Keep the mix moist during active growing periods. Water infrequently through winter. Mediterranean herbs, such as thyme, oregano and marjoram, prefer drier conditions. Allow to dry out thoroughly between waterings.

Feeding

Under normal* conditions, no additional feeding is required for 9 months. Thereafter, to maintain plant vigour, feed fortnightly during periods of active growth with Thrive All Purpose Soluble Fertiliser.

Tip

Control leaf-eating caterpillars with Yates Nature’s Way Dipel. It has no withholding period, so you can wash and eat your herbs straight away.

*The 9 month nutrient release time is based on average soil temperatures of 25ºC. Shorter times can be expected in warmer conditions and longer in colder conditions.

Hazardous

This product is made from organic materials, including composted pinebark, and contains living organisms, including bacteria, fungi and protozoa. May also contain mineral and fertiliser additives.

Risk

Inhalations of dust and/or liquid mists may irritate, inflame or sensitise the nose, throat and lungs resulting in illnesses ranging from hayfever or asthma, to pneumonia (eg: Legionnaire’s disease) or pneumonia-like illnesses. Direct contact with this material or its dust and/or liquid mists (bioaerosols) may cause skin irritation. People particularly at risk are those suffering
from asthma or allergies, and those whose immune defence systems are compromised.

Safety

Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Avoid breathing dust and /or liquid mists (bioaerosols). Wear suitable protective clothing and standard duty gloves (AS/NZS 2161). If exposed to dust and/or liquid mists also wear dust resistant eye protection (AS/NZS 1336) and particulate respirator (AS/NZS 1715 and 1716). Wash thoroughly immediately after handling. Wash work clothes regularly. Clean up by wet sweeping or vacuuming. Store this product in a cool location.

First Aid

Irrigate eyes with plenty of water for 10 minutes. Wash the skin with soap and water. Seek medical attention for any persistent skin, eye or respiratory symptoms.

Disposal

Follow above safety precautions and collect in containers for disposal as trade waste in accordance with local authority guidelines.

Manufacturer

Yates Australia. For further information, refer to the material safety data sheet

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