Growth starts here.
Two peat-free composts. Two clear jobs.
Grow
Use All Purpose Compost for everyday planting in pots, containers, baskets, beds and borders.
Choose Organic Compost when planting into garden soil, improving tired beds and borders or adding a protective surface mulch.
A focused range that makes choosing the right compost simpler.
It just works.
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All purpose compost
Expertly balanced for reliable growing.
A premium peat-free compost for everyday planting throughout the garden.
Professionally balanced to support strong, healthy plant growth, the blend helps provide the moisture retention, airflow and nutrient availability plants need to establish and grow.
Made using composted bark, forest-floor residues and carefully selected peat-free materials.
Best for
- Potting on indoor and outdoor plants
- Pots, containers and hanging baskets
- Bedding plants and shrubs
- Beds and borders
- Fruit and vegetables
- General all-round garden use
It can also be used for seed sowing and cuttings.
Available formats- 50L bag
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Organic Compost
Plant. Improve. Mulch.
A rich, versatile compost for planting into beds and borders, improving existing garden soil and mulching around established plants.
Regular use adds valuable organic matter, helping improve soil structure, moisture retention and the growing conditions around plant roots.
Made entirely from carefully processed anaerobic digestate.
Best for
- Beds, borders and raised beds
- Planting shrubs, roses and perennials
- Improving tired garden soil
- Vegetable gardens
- Mulching around established plants
- Adding organic matter
Available formats- 50L bag
Which compost do I need?
All Purpose Compost is the everyday planting choice. Organic Compost is designed to work with the soil already in your garden.
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Choose All Purpose Compost when:
You are planting in pots, containers, hanging baskets, beds or borders, or need one versatile compost for general garden use.
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Choose Organic Compost when:
You are planting into beds, borders or raised beds, improving existing garden soil or adding a protective mulch around established plants.
Made to grow. Easy to use.
Fill trays or pots loosely and level the compost gently. Sow according to the seed-packet instructions, water carefully and keep the compost moist without allowing it to become waterlogged.
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Potting on
Part-fill the new pot, position the plant and fill around the roots with fresh compost. Firm lightly and water thoroughly.
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Pots & containers
Leave enough space below the rim for watering. Water regularly and feed plants as required throughout the growing season.
A clearer compost range for garden retail.
Chalfords Grow gives retailers two easy-to-understand products covering the main everyday planting and propagation missions.
The focused range, clear pack sizes and practical use guidance help customers choose with greater confidence.
Grow FAQs
Is Chalfords Compost peat-free?
Yes. Both of our Chalfords Compost products are 100% peat-free.
What is the difference between All Purpose Compost and Organic Compost?
All Purpose Compost is designed for everyday planting in pots, containers, baskets, beds and borders.
Organic Compost is intended primarily for planting into garden soil, improving existing beds and borders, and mulching around established plants.
Can I use Organic Compost in pots?
Organic Compost is designed primarily for use with existing garden soil. Choose All Purpose Compost for pots, containers and hanging baskets.
Can Organic Compost be used as a mulch?
Yes. Apply a layer approximately 25–50mm deep around established plants, leaving a small space around stems and trunks.