Terracotta & Tub
Premium Potting Mix

Any plant, any pot - every time.

Debco Terracotta & Tub provides home gardeners with a professional-grade potting mix that will grow the broadest range of plant types in any container.

It was specifically designed to grow plants in terracotta containers, but can be used in plastic, ceramic, stainless steel, concrete, wood etc.

Terracotta’s ability to breathe allows the transfer of gases through the wall of the pot, releasing any excess of oxygen to keep the root system strong and healthy.

Debco's Terracotta & Tub premium potting mix is is 25% lighter than other potting mixes and does not become compacted or waterlogged.  It contains SaturAid granular soil wetter to help water penetrate to the root zone, and SaturAid water storing crystals to improve water retention and to minimise drought-stress.

Terracotta & Tub contains Debcote controlled-release fertiliser to feed plants as they need it, reducing the risk of over-feeding or fertiliser burn. It is also boosted with Seaorganic granular fertiliser for the added goodness of seaweed.

When to use Debco Terracotta & Tub

Move container plants into larger containers of fresh Terracotta & Tub at regular intervals. Plants can be re-potted most times of the year.

Whilst roots protruding from drainage holes are an indication that re-potting is necessary, the only sure way to discover the state of the roots is to remove the plant from its container and examine them carefully. If fresh root tips are showing all over the surface of the root ball, or forming a thick spiral at the base, then re-potting is necessary.

How to use Debco Terracotta & Tub

	Assemble your plants to be repotted, along with fresh containers and Debco Terracotta & Tub.
	Give each plant a thorough watering an hour or so in advance, and allow to drain.
	Select a clean container approximately 25 mm wider than the original and partly fill with Debco Terracotta & Tub Potting Mix, straight from the bag.
	Turn the plant out of its old container. Loosen root ball gently and remove any rotten or entirely dried out roots.
	Position the plant in the centre of the new container. Check the level and fill with new mixture.
	Shake the container gently by tapping the bottom on the ground to allow mixture to settle. Do not firm or pack down. Normal watering will soon give all the firming needed.
	Initial soaking after potting is essential.
	Protect plant from heat and strong sunlight for a few days, and keep moist.

Hints

To save time, re-pot as many plants as possible at the one time. Make sure that you close the bag tightly after use to keep moist. Store in a cool, dry location.