A potent mix containing 2 parasites (Aphidius colemani and Aphidius ervi) in one pack providing multiple control of all important aphids.

Orders placed by 10am Monday will be despatched later in the week. You can read the instructions for this product HERE.

50 Litre Bag

Our compost is Approved Organic by the Soil Association, BioDynamic by the BioDynamic Association and certified Vegan by the Vegan Society. Giving you all the guarantees you need for a fully traceable, eco-friendly, chemical free and 100% sustainable product. Made using our unique plant feed, our organic peat free compost offers you the organic alternative to peat-based and green-waste growing media.

When added as a mulch to your vegetable or flower beds the compost will improve the long-term structure and organic matter content of your soil. Suitable for outdoor and indoor plants, our multi purpose compost can be used for container and pot grown plants,established seedlings and trees.

If you are using the compost to sow seeds or plant young seedlings, we recommend you mix in some soil, sand or coir. This will help to hold in the moisture in shallow trays and aerate the compost for the seeds to germinate and the delicate roots to develop. When you pot on your seedlings, mix some of our plant feed and soil conditioner in to the compost to provide the slow release nutrients your young seedlings will need.

Top up the nutrients with our liquid feed throughout the year, and you will have the best yields and blooms ever!

10 Litre Jerry Can

Our plant-based approved Organic Liquid Fertiliser, made from maize, is a concentrated plant food. Once diluted, it can be poured around the base of plants or pots in the garden or in the home, to be quickly absorbed as a potent source of food.

The liquid feed is suitable for all plants, fruit and vegetables, grass and trees. It is also excellent for feeding your indoor houseplants. The liquid is Ph neutral, so can be diluted with rainwater to make it slightly acidic, making it a great organic feed for acidic loving plants like Blueberries.

Chemical free and safe to be used around children and wildlife. Certified Organic, BioDynamic and Vegan.

NPK: 3.6-1.5-3.7 with essential trace elements that plants need.

Buy our 10 litre Jerry Can Pump as well to help you dispense the correct dosage without any spills!

2 litre bottle Our plant-based Natural Liquid Fertiliser is a concentrated organic plant food, and once diluted, can be poured around the base of plants in the garden or in the home, to be quickly absorbed as a potent source of nutrients.

The liquid feed is suitable for all plants, fruit and vegetables, grass and trees. It is also excellent for feeding your indoor houseplants.

The liquid is Ph neutral, so can be diluted with rainwater to make it slightly acidic, making it a great organic feed for acidic loving plants like Blueberries.

Chemical free and safe to be used around children and wildlife. Certified Organic, Certified BioDynamic and Certified Vegan.

NPK: 3.6-1.5-3.7 with essential trace elements that plants need. Made from Maize.

22 Litre "Bag in a Box"

We now also sell our Plant Feed in a "Bag in a Box" rather than a 16L tub to reduce the amount of plastic in our packaging. This is better for you, as you get more product, and it's better for the environment as the bags are "I'm Green" bags which are carbon-neutral, fully recyclable and 95% renewable. 

The Natural Plant Feed is an approved organic slow-release feed. Mix it into the soil or compost before planting. It can also be used on the surface as a top dressing. Rich in nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium and other trace elements your plants need. Broken down gradually by organisms in the soil it slowly releases the fertiliser.

Approved Organic by the Soil Association, BioDynamic by the BioDynamic Association and Vegan by the Vegan Society. Fully Traceable and sustainably produced.

Excellent at retaining water when used as a mulch on the surface or when dug in to the soil, which reduces your watering requirements through the dry summer months. As a mulch on the surface it also helps to suppress weeds.

You will see the quality of your soil improve, higher yields and increased disease resistance.

Suitable for all flowers, vegetables, houseplants, grass and ideal when planting roses or trees.

NPK: 4.1-2.2-3

 

50 Litre Bag

A slow release organic plant feed that is mixed into the soil or compost before planting, or used on the surface of the soil as a mulch and top dressing. Approved organic and biodynamic, it is rich in nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium and other trace elements. It is broken down gradually by organisms in the soil as a long-term, slow release fertiliser.

The organic plant feed will help to improve the structure and condition of your soil. Adding essential organic matter in to the soil, supporting the natural ecosystem, and creating a healthy environment for your plants. You will be creating a "super soil" by adding this to your soil.

Excellent at retaining water when used as a mulch on the surface or when mixed in to the soil or compost, which reduces your watering requirements through the dry summer months. When used as a mulch it also helps to suppress weeds. Add a layer to your beds in the Autumn to keep the roots of your plants warm and to add organic matter that will be worked down in to the soil over the winter by the worms and organisms in your soil.

Perfect for fruit and vegetables, flowers, when planting roses and trees and for hanging baskets and pots.

NPK: 4.1-2.2-3

Bulk bags available on request. Email sales@naturalgrower.co.uk for more information.

How about ditching the bucket and maths involved in applying nematodes?

This great bit of kit allows you to apply nematodes using your hose, a measuring jug and a stirrer.  It's also a timesaver and great for applying nematodes to large or high up areas.

Opening and closing the sprayer

Bend the plastic tab so that the round sprayer button can be turned 90 degrees. The sprayer is now ready to use.

Full Instructions

1. Mix the entire contents of the nematode sachet with 1 litre of lukewarm water and stir until the product is completely dissolved. This will leave you with the nematode concentrate.
2. Use a funnel, or measuring cup, and pour the required amount of concentrate into the Nema Super Sprayer. Top this up with tap water. Correct application amounts are detailed below in Table 1.
3. Attach the sprayer head to the bottle.
4. Shake the Nema Super Sprayer to mix the nematodes in the liquid.
5. Connect a garden hose to the Nema Super Sprayer.
6. Open the water tap and start spraying, moving the sprayer gently back and forth. Start with the most damaged areas and continue spraying all the areas where you suspect the presence of pests.

• After 3 - 5 minutes (depending on the water pressure) all of the nematodes will have been applied to the soil, or plants, and the Nema Super Sprayer will be empty.
• Repeat the application steps as often as indicated in the refill table below.
• Clean all parts of the Nema Super Sprayer thoroughly with water after use.

Table 1

A new pest control solution designed for preventative control of fungus gnat larvae and other soil-dwelling pests. This innovative formulation contains nematodes encapsulated within an organic, biodegradable, residue-free coating that release nematodes gradually into the growing media, providing long-term control. 

• Novel formulation: Encapsulated in pearl-like, biodegradable capsules for controlled release

• Preventative control: Effective against fungus gnat and thrips larvae and some other soil pests

• Extended storage life: Maintained for more than 8 weeks.

• Environmentally friendly: Made from organic, food-grade materials with zero microplastics, meaning it dissolves without residues.

• Water-efficient: Uses significantly less water than traditional nematode applications   

Formulation

Capsule structure: The capsule is made up of a liquid core containing active nematodes which are surrounded by an alginate coating. This shell maintains the internal moisture of the capsule which ensures nematode survivability. 

Slow release: The coating gradually becomes permeable after approximately one-week post-application, allowing the nematodes to migrate into the surrounding soil and actively seek out the pests. 

Extended action: Slow release of nematode into the soil allows for almost double the duration of control compared to traditional nematode applications. 

How to apply

Insert capsules into the compost.  You can do this while repotting or planting but you can also apply by poking a hole in the compost.

Rate: One package of 200 capsules is enough for 20 pots with 12cm diameter or 8 pots with 20 cm diameter.  The product can be kept in the fridge, check the pack for use by date.

Chafer larvae can cause devastating damage to lawns.  We supply microscopic beneficial nematodes (eel worms) which are watered into the lawn.  The ground needs to be above 12°C for this product to work.  This product is not sold during the colder months.

The best time to apply chafer grub control is at the end of the summer, when the newly hatched grubs will be at their most vulnerable. However if you find after a warm spring that the grubs are a problem even before they have pupated in May, then you may want to treat them at the beginning of the season. The treatment may be more effective in Autumn than in spring, but if your lawn is suffering then some treatment is better than none. 

Some of the Chafer damage is caused by the grubs chewing at the roots of the grass, but much of it is caused by birds and animals scratching away at the soil searching for the juicy grubs. 

Save your fruit from caterpillar damage with nematodes applied in September and October.

These multitarget parasitic nematodes target Codling Moth & Oriental Fruit Moth and are best treated September/October and when air temperatures are 14°C to 30°C.

You can read the instructions for the nematodes HERE.

Trap adult Vine Weevil - These brilliant traps are simple wooden tiles with grooves cut in the underside filled with nematodes.

We are so pleased to be able to offer these traps, Vine Weevil plague so many of our customers and, up til now, we have only be able to offer nematodes for the young larval stage see those here.

Two weeks after putting the traps down you could see a 80 -100% reduction in Vine Weevil! 

Orius laevigatus is the final frontier for fighting a Thrips infestation.  We sell a mixture of 500 adults and nymphs to attack all stages of Thrips, one of the only biological control agents that is able to kill adult thrips.

Orius bugs will also feed on aphids, mites, whiteflies and moth eggs.

Orius laevigatus performs well on the majority of plants, particularly those with pollen producing flowers.  Orius predators work better when contained/confined.  This can be done by isolating the plants you are treating to one room and closing them in or covering the plants with netting.  More about netting here

Products should be ordered by Monday 10am for despatch the same week, get in touch if you would like a different despatch day.

Short guide to common pests.  This guide comes free with all first orders and can be requested with any order.

Predatory mite for the treatment of Red Spider Mite

Bulk tubes provide an immediate dose of mites, offering immediate protection to your plants.  Available as loose material in cardboard tubes containing 25,000 mites, this will provide one application.  If you are looking for a longer term solution then the slow release sachets are a great product.

Spider Mites are less than 1mm in size and difficult to see without a lens or microscope unless you have very sharp eyes. They often live underneath leaves, and are only active when it is warm. In winter they hibernate either as eggs, or inactive newborns which you can often spot as tiny red or orange shiny dots.

These tiny, highly destructive pests are common in greenhouses and on house plants and can also be found on outdoor plants during the warmer summer months. In the greenhouse look out for them on citrus, tomatoes, cucumbers, melons, vines, carnations and chrysanthemums. Outdoors, you may find them on daylilies, gladioli, conifers and many tender plants. 

Spider mites can be spotted more easily by looking for the damage than looking for the culprits. They pierce the leaf cells with their mouthparts and suck the plant juices resulting in discolouration of the leaves and sickly looking growth, and in worst cases the death of the plant. The leaf damage initially results in a fine speckling effect on leaves where the cells have died. The pattern of the mottling varies from plant to plant, so on strawberries you will see brown spots on the underside, and in citrus these develop into yellow patches throughout the leaf. On some plants with tougher leaves the spider mite eats young growth and flower buds and may be even more difficult to spot.

In the early summer it is a good idea to inspect vulnerable plants every week and deal with the first signs of mite infestation immediately. Where possible, remove infested leaves, buds and stems because this will initially reduce numbers. If there is any part of the plant which is covered in cobwebs then regrettably it will need to be sacrificed as it will not recover. Spider mites prefer dry environments, so spraying the infested areas of a plant with water and damping the greenhouse floor areas will raise the humidity and hopefully slow the infestation rate.

When the infestation becomes advanced, fine webbing appears on new growth. Spider mites are arachnids (spiders) and can spin very extensive fine webs. The webbing acts to shield the colony like a blanket, and it also provides a series of ladders or netting which allow the mites to crawl from stem to stem. Where webbing is widespread the leaves will typically turn brown and drop off because of the extent of the cell damage. 

For serious infestations we suggest Phytoseiulus.

Phytoseiulus is the number one method for controlling glasshouse red spider mite, and is widely used by both amateur gardeners and commercial growers.

This species is a highly active hunter and has become a standard spider mite treatment in many crops. It develops twice as fast as the spider mite at humidity levels that are above 60% (unfavourable to spider mites, favourable to Phytoseiulus), which allows a rapid control of outbreaks.

A female Phytoseiulus can destroy ten spider mite females and their young in just seven days under optimum conditions. The tube holds living predator mites hidden in a bran carrier. You may not be able to see anything but the carrier as the mites are very hard to see with the naked eye. The tubes contain approximately 2,000 mites.  

Orders placed by 10am Monday will be despatched later in the week.

This is a great product for protecting your plants from a range of bugs and pests.

This product is currently only available in the 500ml size due to packaging issues with the 250ml

This is effectively an environmentally friendly pesticide made from natural ingredients which is totally biodegradable. It has a three-way benefits. It controls mildew and other fungal infections. It acts as a foliar feed to strengthen plant growth. It attacks a wide variety of insects on contact, simply by gumming up their wings and breathing tubes.

The 250ml bottle goes a long way - it will dilute 10 to 1 to make up 25 litres of solution. 

Use SBI to control and reduce delicate sap-feeding pests including:
Aphid (multiple species), whitefly, spider mite, mealybugs, hard scale, soft scale, bay sucker psyllids, and powdery mildew.  To gain control you will need to use it every other day for a week or so.

Once pest numbers are under control, try to use it almost every other week and wet the plant thoroughly including the undersides of leaves where the aphids and crawlers like to lurk. Repeat applications are necessary because it works by "suffocating" the smaller insects and there will always be the danger of more hatching out or flying in to replace them. You can even "dunk" small plants upside-down in SBI if the aphids are hiding in the flower buds.

SB Plant Invigorator is:

• A unique blend of plant safe, physical pest control surfactants
• A physical mode of action to control pests and powdery mildew
• Suitable for use on edible and ornamental crops
• Has no harvest interval meaning you do not need to wait before eating your edibles.
• Suitable for use throughout the year
• Will not harm beneficial insects when used at the recommended rates

Indoors this nasty pest can be present all year round, as temperatures and hours of daylight rise you may find bigger infestations and problems outdoors.

You can treat scale with nematodes, solution is sprayed on to the leaves of affected plants.  The nematodes 'swim' on the film of water allowing them to enter the scale insect and kill them. 

The temperature must be above 14°C for treatment to work and you must follow the steps below carefully but this provides a really great way of controlling scale.  You can red the full instructions for the nematodes HERE.