{"id":8238,"date":"2021-09-25T14:18:01","date_gmt":"2021-09-25T13:18:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hartsnursery.co.uk\/lily-info\/what-compost-or-mix-of-composts-do-i-use-for-the-lilies\/"},"modified":"2021-09-25T14:53:04","modified_gmt":"2021-09-25T13:53:04","slug":"what-compost-or-mix-of-composts-do-i-use-for-the-lilies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hartsnursery.co.uk\/lily-info\/what-compost-or-mix-of-composts-do-i-use-for-the-lilies\/","title":{"rendered":"What compost or mix of composts do I use for the lilies?"},"content":{"rendered":"

This question was asked by
\n– Elizabeth B<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

I have just ordered some Oriental lily bulbs from you to grow in large clay pots. What is the best compost to use? Do I need to add sand as some sites advise? How do I prevent the dreaded Lily Beetle?? I can start them in a cold greenhouse.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Hi there,
\nYou can mix John Innes No.3 with a good quality Multi-purpose compost (50:50 mix). Adding horticultural grit for drainage is recommended.<\/p>\n

We have a Grazers G4 spray or concentrate you can purchase for the lily beetle.<\/p>\n

Lily Beetle Prevention Concentrate (SKU179721)<\/a><\/p>\n

Lily Beetle Prevention Spray (SKU17972)<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Lily<\/p>\n

The Hart Family<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Hi there,
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