Compost

Featuring the best compost in New Zealand

The best compost for plants contains a mixture of nitrogen and carbon and high levels of nutrients. You’ll also find oxygen, water and a good pH range when you use a top-quality product. These attributes are what help plants grow. They also assist the soil structure, maintaining a suitable environment for growth for plants in New Zealand. ArchiPro features only the best compost solutions, an important part of a wider range of high-quality composting products.

Types of compost

The fertiliser and compost you use should suit your garden and your needs, and understanding the different types helps in making that decision.

Organic compost

Organic compost contains a mix of organic matter often made from garden green waste enriched with ingredients that occur naturally. This product can feed plants for up to three months.

Grow bags

Grow bags are filled with compost soil, usually of the vermicast variety, which comes from worms. It’s nutrient-rich and can be added to soil or you can use the breathable bags to grow starter plants before adding them to pots, troughs or beds.

Peat-free compost

Unlike peat fertiliser, which comes from digging up bogs, this product gets its nutrients from a range of materials. It’s usually based on bark, coconut fibre and wood fibre mixed with grit and other inorganic materials. They often have a specific use.

Multi-purpose compost

This fertiliser is a blend of different ingredients for general use. It isn’t tailored to any particular plant. It contains varying amounts of food, meaning it can feed plants for anywhere up to six months.

Potting compost

This product contains ingredients designed to help young plants, seeds and seedlings get off to the best start. It’s popular in New Zealand due to its high levels of phosphate.

The advantages of high-quality compost

Good quality compost will enrich your New Zealand soil, helping plants to grow. It should provide nutrients for your plants feeding them for several weeks or months. The best products will list all their contents with confidence and give specific directions, especially if it’s aimed at specific plants and uses. High-quality products will also contain the right balance of components to improve soil and feed plants. They will come from reputable suppliers with a long history of producing high-quality gardening products.

How to choose a compost that’s right for you

When considering which composting supplies you need, there are two main considerations. It starts with the type of soil you have. If it’s already gritty and has a high content of inorganic matter, you’ll want to balance it with something organic. For alkaline soil, something more acidic will help you balance the pH. The second factor is your plants. If you have seeds, consider potting compost or a multipurpose alternative that targets vegetables or your specific plant. You may also want to try complementary products like compost bins to facilitate ongoing nourishment.