which compost to use to plant herbs?

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    Hi

    Is multipurpose compost ok to use to plant herbs in? If so, do i need peat free or peat?

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    yes any compost will do, It's up to you whether you use peat or not, the plants wont be at all fussy.
     
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    As Lad says it is up to you.. Herbs are not that fussy.. I personally like Westlands Peat free Multi-purpose with added John Innes I can get it 2x 60ltr bags for £11 at my local GC... :WINK1: :D You will find though everyone has a personal preference for composts... :D
     
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    There was thread on here recently about the best compost and many thought the Wickes multi-purpose was the best and cheapest. So I gave it a try and would recommend it. It's still on offer, 4 bags (75 L each) for £13. That would do just fine for herbs. I take it you are planting in containers?
     
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    Thanks for the replies.

    I have made a herb bed 5ft by 1ft out of old railway sleepers.
     
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