My next question !!

[antonio]

Compost...... what do you use ?

[hiyatim]

i simply use what i can afford but try to make sure its peat free so as my veg growing isnt at a cost to the planet.

[Little tom]

Yes, I agree with you Tim!!
It's expensive but I'll do all I can to avoid compost with peat.

I heard mixed reviews about peat-free compost results but so far my vegs seem quite happy...

[Little tom]

Oh also Tony,
To fill your containers as best as possible, it will be good to put some rocks or polystryrene bits at the bottom (to improve drainage of the compost). I went to Homebase they were happy to give me polystyrene bits.
Then if you can put a layer of well rotted manure above the rocks (about 20% of the total height) it'll be a food store for your vegs. This I also found in shops...
Then you put your multi-purpose compost, ideally peat-free.
Voila!

[Nicola_D]

Do some veg grow better in peat free compost anyway, I have a crops in pots book which says to plant onions in peat free compost, or is it just an environment thing?