where can I buy good quality compost in North Cyprus?

roisin


Joined: 19/03/2009
Posts: 358

Message Posted:
05/10/2010 14:08

Does anyone know where I can buy good quality compost here?I have bought various bags from different shops and it dries out very quickly(in pots). I brought a bag from uk in my container and that is still looking ok in my pots after 4 years! If anyone can let me know where and also the brand name I would be very grateful.

zerochlor


Joined: 03/04/2009
Posts: 4024

Message Posted:
05/10/2010 14:18

There seems to be a garden centre near to the power station over the east side,looks like they have 100s of bags of compost

mikelapta



Joined: 20/11/2008
Posts: 2186

Message Posted:
05/10/2010 14:38

codmpost has a short life.

I now mix 1/3 garden soil,1/3 compost,1/3 sheep manure....did that this year,and grew tomatoes,peppersand cucumbers,the cues are still fruiting on 1st floor balcony.I did bring some water retaining granules from UK,

think they helped

mike

Chegwin


Joined: 24/03/2009
Posts: 775

Message Posted:
05/10/2010 15:00

Line your pots with newspaper. It delays the drying out of the compost and helps a little to retain moisture.

You can use plastic as well but ensure that you maintain drainage so as to avoid water logged roots.

Chegs

YFred


Joined: 06/05/2009
Posts: 1471

Message Posted:
05/10/2010 15:15

Is there a shortage of manure in the TRNC. gr and oracle seem to produce it by tonne each bloomin day. It's about time they learned how to shovel it out themselves. Mind you oracle has been ponging lately, no wonder gr tried to escape again the other day.