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The Flower and Herb Bag Company
617 bond street
golden point, vic 3350 australia
03.5331.4305 tel/fax
moreinfo@flowerbag.com.au |www.flowerbag.com.au

Instructions

Step 1: Fill the flower bag with good quality lightweight potting mix which contains plenty of fertilizer nutrients.

• It is essential to use a good quality potting mix or potting compost.
• We have used several types.
• We have achieved consistent results with 'Debco' terra cotta and tub mix.
• It is a lightweight mix and has fertilizer nutrients that will last a couple months.
• Approximately 7 and 1/2 litres of mix fills the bag.
• Do not expect good results using cheap potting mixes without adding fertilizers and plant nutrients.

Step 2: The mix in the flower bag must be wet thoroughly.

• Hold under a tap, watering can or hose.
• When filled the water will drip from the bottom cut corners.

Step 3: Lay the bag flat at a comfortable height and pat down, forming a flat 'sausage' shape.

Step 4: Cut 'T' shaped slits into the flower bag as shown. Use a sharp knife and make 3-cm cuts in each leg of the 'T'.

	The 'T' shaped cuts should be facing upside down and only on one side. We suggest a maximum of 8 cuts, two rows of four evenly spaced 'T' cuts on the bag. Some of our bags have less than 8 cuts depending on the expected growth and covering of the plants. Be careful when cutting the plastic. It is a good idea to mark the plastic before cutting. Use a 'texta' pen (permanent type marker).

Step 5: Planting

• Using a dibber or similar implement, push into each cut to make a planting hole.
• Remove a seedling from the punnet and push gently into the hole.
• Pressing the bag gently around the plant will force the potting mix around the seedling.
• Repeat for all the holes.

Step 6: After planting, lay the flower bag under some shade cloth or in any semi-shaded spot for 3 to 4 weeks.

• The initial watering of the flower bag should be sufficient for this period.
• The flower bag should not be moved for 3 weeks.
• While there is plastic showing avoid direct sunlight during hotter periods of the day. You will cook the plants.
• Do not be in a hurry to hang up the plants!

Step 7: After 3 to 4 weeks you can display the flower bag flat or hang it up.

• If required, top up with potting mix and insert a plant in the top.
• Water generously so that water drips out of the cut corners at the bottom.

Step 8: Feed weekly with plant food and every 3 to 4 months add some slow release fertilizer. Always deadhead plants.

Happy flower bagging!

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