Growing Media sales now sit at 18% up on 2019 and 33% up on 2018 levels, indicators of the big increase in growing activity as a result of the pandemic and all its implications.
Analysis of GTN Bestsellers data back to 2017 shows that peat free sales in the first four months of the year have now increased by 452% over that five year period, but they still only account for 15% of all growing media pack sales. There’s a long way to go before 2024’s potential ban on peat sales comes in.
Highlights of the week were:
Westland New Horizon All Plant Compost 50 litres is the highest placed peat free line at No 6. This time last year the 60-litre pack was the number one bestseller.
Westland Jack's Magic All Purpose Compost 60 litres was the highest chart climber, up 24 places to No 10.
Evergreen Garden Care Miracle-Gro Moisture Control Pot & Basket Compost 40 litres re-entered the GTN Top 50 at No 19.
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