Technical Nutrient Nitrogen
Phosphorous Potassium Magnesium
Purpose Plant Nutrient
Growth of leaves and stems Root growth and development Cell growth and development A constituent of chlorophyll,
the green pigment, which enables plants to photosynthesise
Potentially Toxic Elements (PTEs)
PTEs are chemicals which can be harmful to human health and the environment, such as arsenic, mercury and lead.
Where does the topsoil come from?
As a non-renewable resource, it is important that you buy a responsibly sourced topsoil. Please ask your supplier where he gets his topsoil from. Digging it out of fields is not a responsible nor sustainable practice and should be discouraged.
Generally speaking, always look to purchase a topsoil from a known and consistent source.
Always ask for a certificate of analysis and check the dates on the certificate to ensure it is current information.
The sources of topsoil are:
Natural Topsoil: This may come from Greenfield developments. As the source varies, so may the quality. Always ask where the topsoil is sourced from.
Skip Waste Soil: This comes from site demolition or a skip waste recycling facilities. The horticultural qualities of topsoils from this source are questionable and an analysis of the product should be requested. The analysis should cover pH, conductivity, OM%, nutrient content, physical contaminants (glass, nails etc.) and chemical contaminants (heavy metals).
Manufactured Topsoil: Ensure that your topsoil is produced from high quality ingredients such as a BS3882:2007 compliant topsoil and PAS100 greenwaste compost.
Please beware that some manufactured topsoils are being produced with low quality soils, sands and excessive amounts of immature green waste compost. The stability and horticultural properties of these topsoils is questionable.
Article written by Andy Spetch, British Sugar TOPSOIL.
www.bstopsoil.co.uk
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