INTURF Blended Premium Top Soil
Description
A high performance manufactured rootzone/topsoil which conforms to BS 3882.
- Compaction resistant
- Free draining
- Safe and certified
- From a sustainable source
- High in organic matter
- Excellent in wet conditions
- Available all year round
- Contains all necessary plant nutrients
- Suitable for both landscaping and sports construction
- Retains bulk
- Suitable for most tree and shrub planting
Particle Size Distribution and Stone Content
Premium Topsoil falls into the sand texture class containing a high proportion of sandsized particles. Light soils such as this typically have good aeration and drainage properties. The soil is stone-free.
pH Value and Electrical Conductivity (salinity)
Premium Topsoil is alkaline in reaction (pH7.9) and suitable for general landscaping purposes including the majority of tree and shrub species and grass cultivars used in commercial landscaping.
Organic Matter and Fertility Status
Premium Topsoil is adequately supplied with organic matter and all major plant nutrients appropriate to general landscape purposes.
No further additions of compost or fertiliser are required or even recommended for at least the first growing season.
Technical Summary
| pH Value and Salinity | ||
|---|---|---|
| pH | units | 7.9 |
| Electrical Conductivity | uS/cm | 1200 |
| Organic Matter and Nutrient Status | ||
|---|---|---|
| Organic matter | % | 5.6 |
| Total Nitrogen | % | 0.28 |
| Extractable Phosphorus | mg/l | 90 |
| Extractable Potassium | mg/l | 1100 |
| Extractable Magnesium | mg/l | 130 |
| Particle Size Analysis and Stones | ||
|---|---|---|
| Clay (<0.002mm) | % | 3 |
| Silt (0.063-0.002mm) | % | 4 |
| Sand (2.00-0.063mm) | % | 93 |
| Texture class | UK Class | S |
| Stones 2-20mm | % by DW | 0 |
| Stones 20-50mm | % by DW | 0 |
| Stones >50mm | % by DW | 0 |
Sale or return deals available on mini bulk bags of soil, please contact us for details.