What are these yellow pellets in my compost?

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    I bought some westland ericaceous compost however it seems to have these small yellow pellets in it. Does anyone know what they are ?
     

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    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    Probably slow release fertiliser.
     
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      Definitely slow release fertiliser pellets.
       
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      They could concievably be ferrous sulphate to acidify a peat free medium.
       
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      I agree too - just slow release food. All commercial composts have it.
       
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