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Technical Information
Melcourt TopgrowTM
    Melcourt TopgrowTM is used to:-

  • Help the successful establishment and continued growth of newly planted trees and shrubs.
    Product Description

  • Melcourt TopgrowTM is a carefully formulated tree and shrub planting compost, that is 100% peat-free and contains an appropriate slow release fertilizer.
  • A product from our 'deluxe' range.
  • Dark brown in colour.
  • The product is free flowing and easy to handle.
    Typical Uses

  • To improve the 'local' soil quality, when planting bare root, root balled and container grown trees and shrubs, from transplants and whips, up to semi mature subjects.
  • Not suitable for planting out of lime-hating subjects, e.g. rhododendrons. For these use Melcourt Composted Fine Bark with appropriate fertilizers
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    User Benefits

  • Environmentally friendly, being formulated from recycled materials, containing no peat.
  • Over 30 % cheaper than peat-based alternatives.
  • Proven to be sucessful and effective in use.
  • Long term slow release of nutrients.
    Product Features

  • Easy to mix and incorporate, using simple tools.
  • Effective service life, 2 years plus.
  • Extremely cost effective.
  • 100 % peat free.
  • Nationally available, either pre-packed or in bulk loose quantities.
    Application Rates

  • Normal soil (loam) : 1 part Melcourt TopgrowTM to 3 parts soil.
  • Difficult soil (sand & clay) : 1 part Melcourt TopgrowTM to 2 parts soil.





















The following text is recommended to be used by landscape architects and product specifiers, when inviting quotations for this product. The use of this text will not contravene the copyright of this publication.

    Product Specification

  • The product shall consist of well composted, finely graded organic residues of British origin, together with slow release fertilizer from organic sources.
  • The nominal particle size distribution to be 1-10 mm.
  • Typical product analysis in accordance wth BS 4156:1990 to be :-
    Bulk density range 420 - 470
    kg/m3
    Dry matter50%
    Organic matter80%
    pH6.5 - 7.5
    Cation exchange capacitymedium
    Nitrogen (N)medium
    Phosphorus (P)medium
    Potassium (K)high
    Magnesium (Mg)medium
    Electrical conductivity900 µS/cm
    Plus a reserve of slowly available balanced trace elements.

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    Application Rates

  • Thoroughly mix 1 part Melcourt TopgrowTM to ........ (insert number of parts) of soil.
  • Carefully back-fill into planting pit.
    Additional Clauses

  • Typical product samples to be provided upon request.
  • All product volumes to be calculated using The Bulk Density method, as set out in BS EN 12579:2000 and BS EN 12580:2000.
    Available from
Melcourt Industries Limited
Boldridge Brake, Long Newnton,
Tetbury, Glos GL8 8RT
Tel: +44 (0)1666 502711
Fax: +44 (0)1666 504398
Email:mail@melcourt.co.uk
Website: http://www.melcourt.co.uk

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The following table gives a guide to the area in square metres, covered by one cubic metre, when evenly spread at the given depths:

Initial spreading depth required 50 mm 75 mm 100 mm
Square metres covered by 1 cubic metre 20 13.3 10

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Main
Constituent		 Origin Nominal particle
size range		 Typical Bulk Density Range Dry Matter Organic Matter pH Cation Exchange
Capacity
Conifer bark, straw and added nutrients British 1 - 10 mm 420 - 470
kg/m3		 50 % 80 % 6.5 - 7.5 Medium

Nitrogen
(N)		 Phosphorus
(P)		 Potassium
(K)		 Magnesium
(Mg)		 Electrical conductivity Trace Elements Quality Range
Medium Medium High Medium 900 µS/cm Low Deluxe

All values given in the Technical Specification are typical. However, some variation may occur from time to time. Melcourt Industries Ltd reserves the right to alter the specification without notice, for the purpose of product improvement.