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40L Kelpie Compost

(87 customer reviews)

Price range: £4.75 through £5.75 inc VAT

Caledonian Kelpie Compost contains a unique blend of seaweeds containing over 80 minerals, trace elements, vitamins and natural plant hormones. Ideal for adding nutrients, and boosting plant survival and growth.

Also available in bulk builder’s bags here.

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This unique, high-performing soil improver is made from a blend of green and woody material and a variety of seaweeds found in the cold, clean, nutrient-rich waters of the North Sea. The seaweed is harvested locally from beaches throughout Scotland and, as such, is an entirely renewable resource.

It contains over 80 minerals, essential trace elements, vitamins and natural plant hormones including Cytokinins, which stimulate plant growth. Our Kelpie Compost is BSI PAS 100 certified.

Sizes

Available in small 40L bags or in builders bags approx. 850L .

Uses

  • Soil improver
  • Tree and shrub backfill mix
  • Planting shrubs, bulbs and herbaceous plants
  • Plant mulch
  • Turf top dressing
  • Turf establishment

Benefits

  • Enhanced soil texture and moisture retention
  • Increased levels of organic matter
  • Increased nutrients reducing fertilizer requirements
  • Addition of soil microorganisms and fungi may help suppress some soil-borne plant diseases
  • Reduction of soil compaction and erosion
  • Improved plant survival and growth

Delivery

Please note delivery of all bags are made in bulk and offloaded mechanically from the roadside. We DO NOT carry bags manually into your property.

Minimum order for delivery is 5 bags with an additional £16.50 delivery charge to local postcodes, orders of 40 bags or more will qualify for delivery at no extra cost to a local postcode.

Click & Collect

Once you have completed your purchase we will email you to let you know when your order is ready to collect. Click & Collect is available from:

  • Braehead Quarry, 122c Craigs Road, Edinburgh, EH12 0AA
  • Todhill, Drum Estate, 684 Old Dalkeith Road, EH22 1RR
  • East Fenton, North Berwick, EH39 5AH
  • Pavilion Composting Site – Galashiels, TD6 9BN
  • Buchley Eco-Centre, Balmuildy Rd, Bishopbriggs, Glasgow, G64 3QH
  • Heathfield, Wheatpark Road, Ayr, KA8 9RT
  • Edenmill Farm Café, Stockiemuir Road, Blanefield, Glasgow, G63 9AX (09:00 – 17:00 ONLY)
  • Root One Central, Crosston Nursery, Letham, Forfar, DD8 2NZ (09:00 – 17:00 ONLY)
  • Root One North, Backhill Farm, Kingswells, Aberdeen, AB15 8SN (09:00 – 17:00 ONLY)

Loose Loads

We accommodate loose load deliveries for orders of 10 tonnes or more. Contact us for a quote.

Weight 20.4 kg
Home delivery or Click and Collect?

Home Delivery, Collect from Braehead Quarry, Edinburgh, EH12 0AA, Collect from Todhills, Edinburgh, EH22 1RR, Collect from East Fenton, North Berwick EH39 5AH, Collect from Pavilion, Galashiels, TD6 9BN, Collect from Heathfield, Wheatpark Road, Ayr, KA8 9RT, Collect from Buchley Eco-Centre, Balmuildy Rd, Bishopbriggs, Glasgow, G64 3QH, Collect from Edenmill Farm Café, Stockiemuir Road, Blanefield, Glasgow, G63 9AX (09:00 – 17:00 ONLY), Collect from Root One Central, Crosston Nursery, Letham, Forfar, DD8 2NZ (09:00 – 17:00 ONLY), Collect from Root One North, Backhill Farm, Kingswells, Aberdeen, AB15 8SN (09:00 – 17:00 ONLY)

87 reviews for 40L Kelpie Compost

  1. Maureen (verified owner) –

    Bought for the first time along with green goddess based on all the positive reviews. My soil has a lot of clay and other rubbish that the previous owners put in it so I’ve been gradually trying to improve it. Both items appear to be of good quality and consistency, unlike various other much more expensive brands out there. So far so good! Only downside is there isn’t a collection point particularly local to me, however as I bought a number of bags it was worth the travel.

  2. Mark Turner (verified owner) –

    This is my third order of this product. Over years I’ve experienced many promises of grading and quality from many “reputable “ suppliers. These guys supply simply the best quality, consistently I’ve found. It’s smells right, tastes right, yes, tastes. It’s black gold in a blue bag!

  3. Xu Sun (verified owner) –

    High quality compost with a reasonable price. It is prefect for growing veg in my garden. Supporting local business is another reason why I purchased from
    this website.

  4. crawford smith (verified owner) –

    Excellent product at a very fair price,would definitely recommend

  5. John Drane (verified owner) –

    Excellent stuff – fine and easy to use for potting, seeds, or mulch on the garden. Unlike other composts it isn’t full of sticks and other rough materials. Have bought multiple batches of it.

  6. Susan Cowan (verified owner) –

    Really good quality compost that shows that peat free can be done properly! And a very efficient delivery service and friendly staff member. Highly recommend

  7. Colin Simpson –

    This is a great product, my flower pots have never looked so good, the compost is amazing, this is my second year using this compost, will definitely use again.

  8. Stuart (verified owner) –

    Excellent product at a reasonable price. I will certainly be back for more when needed.

  9. David Bennett (verified owner) –

    Kelpie compost is by far the best compost I have ever used in my 40 Yr horticulture career.

  10. Jayne (verified owner) –

    This is the second time I have bought Kelpie Compost and find it by far the best one on the market. Would definitely buy it again.

  11. Thomas Dunn (verified owner) –

    We got 600L of the Kelpie Compost delivered in 16 X 40L bag’s. its good Compost my wife was very happy with it and trust me, after 42 years together she is hard to please. The delivery driver (cant remember his name sorry) was Very helpful and after seeing me walking with a walking stick (MS) offered to help me with the bags, but i told him thanks it was not necessary but appreciated it and that i would spend the next two weeks moving it into the raised beds. I only need them placed off the lorry into the driveway in a safe place that we could get our car passed, and he did just that. Thankyou for the service I would 100% recommend this product and delivery service.

  12. David (verified owner) –

    Excellent compost; consistent texture. Unlike other brands, this compost doesn’t contain glass, plastic, bits of wire and large twigs. Highly recommend.

  13. Tommy Cairns (verified owner) –

    Started to use the kelpie compost in mid summer in the garden borders, by autumn, I saw a noticible difference in the plant growth. Planted almost 700 bulbs in Oct/Nov using Kelpie in the borders and pots, confident of great growth. I used the click and collect service for the Ayr depot, simple and efficient process.

  14. Kate Houston (verified owner) –

    So much finer compost than the peat free offerings at garden centres with no big sticks and other stuff to pick out. I can’t wait to see how well the plants do.

  15. Malcolm McGregor (verified owner) –

    Excellent kelpie compost. Handy, well filled bags and extremely efficient collection system.

  16. Howard Dalton (verified owner) –

    Loved the Kelpie Compost, gave one bag to a fellow gardener who also raved about it. Will definitely buy more

  17. M.Fan (verified owner) –

    Very pleased with this product. Nice texture and easy to work with. Click and collect from Todhills was simple and straightforward and managed to get 3 of these plus 11 Green Goodness into my car.

  18. Dianne Smith (verified owner) –

    Lovely stuff, very easy to spread and to mix into my raised bed soil/compost cocktail. Plants are thriving.

  19. Keith Hamilton (verified owner) –

    Recommended to us by our landscape gardeners, an excellent product, easy to handle, a good rich mix, our plants are thriving In Kelpie compost, wouldn’t use anything else.

  20. CB (verified owner) –

    The compost is very good value and looks high quality: dark, organic rich, no plastic or big pieces of twig or stones (which you sometimes get in bagged composts). I am happy to put in on my allotment veg beds. The delivery to our allotment site went smoothly and the member of staff was helpful and friendly, it was earlier than the 2 hour delivery window but all good and have already recommended to others and will order again in future. Communication with the staff before ordering was also very helpful.

  21. AS63 (verified owner) –

    This is the third time I’ve ordered the Kelpie Compost and the second time I’ve collected from Braehead Quarry. A really helpful member of staff suggested I stay it the car because it was raining, and that was hugely appreciated. This soil has a lovely dark and rich amongst the plants, I just love it. Two years ago was the first time I’d used it, and quite honestly, the plants exploded out of the ground, some of them seemed to grow double their expected size. Crazy!

  22. Marilyn Dixon (verified owner) –

    Bought this compost recently on recommendation. Looks great quality and really nice to use. Good pricing too, so will definitely reorder and recommend to friends.

  23. A Mutch (verified owner) –

    Good fine compost – clean to work with.
    I was impressed as I was out when the bags were delivered and came back to find they had been taken up my drive, making it much easier for me.

  24. johndunney1 (verified owner) –

    The quality appears to be excellent, very friable and far better quality than any I have bought from the larger stores or garden centres. The fact that it is peat free is another big plus. I will definitely buy again.

  25. Maida (verified owner) –

    Great so far. No stones or plastic, Great coliur and doesn’t stink! Plants like ut so far, would definitely use again and Great getting a load of bags delivered so got them there when doing all the different jobs!

  26. Lauren Barr (verified owner) –

    Brilliant product. Very high quality, lovely consistency. Works so well as a mulch on my flowerbeds.

  27. Maureen Mahoney (verified owner) –

    Rich, dark compost used as mulch on beds. Quicker than expected delivery with helpful driver. Would definitely use again

  28. Petra (verified owner) –

    Great product. The plants love it and it’s sustainable. Deliveries are good with products placed sensitively in the right place.

  29. Donald (verified owner) –

    Cracking looking compost , dense , black , crumbly , very good value

  30. Max Sykes (verified owner) –

    A very rich addition to the , the plants love it .

  31. CDB (verified owner) –

    dark, fine and rich.

  32. David Bennett (verified owner) –

    Excellent compost, nice structure, this is my 2nd purchase and won’t be the last

  33. izabella (verified owner) –

    Perfect compost. After adding it to the soil, my plants came back to life, even those in poor condition.

  34. John Lockie (verified owner) –

    Product was ideal for my sandy soil that lacked substance and poor water retention. 40l bags were just right for an aged man with diminished muscle ability, could not cope with larger sizes.

  35. Matthew (verified owner) –

    Rich, not at all clumpy. Everything growing really well in it.

  36. Gillian (verified owner) –

    Brilliant compost. Plants thrive on it.

  37. Caroline Richards (verified owner) –

    Really good quality compost that shows that peat free can be done properly! And a very efficient delivery service and friendly staff member. Highly recommend!

  38. Colin (verified owner) –

    Fantastic Compost.

  39. Mark Easton (verified owner) –

    Beautiful compost and very fine. Perfect for covering my grass seeds during a small overseeding project.

  40. R Nisbet (verified owner) –

    This is really lovely stuff. Far superior to more expensive peat feee products from garden centres. Also the young woman who delivered my two dumpy bags couldn’t have been more helpful.

  41. J. Brown (verified owner) –

    Excellent product. I used it for topdressing my lawn after seeding. The highest commendation I could give would be to the customer service I had. Stocks were low and I had the job already planned. This was sorted the same day and allowed me to stick to my schedule. It really is becoming a hard thing to find in the modern world. A top company with good products and excellent staff. I wouldn’t buy from anywhere else.

  42. Cath Chalmers (verified owner) –

    We just love the Kelpie compost, better than garden centre products. Will always go back to Braehead when we need more. Plants just love it too. Job done 👍

  43. Ana –

    This is magical. I used it in combination with the topsoil product and went straight on the patch of earth that is my back garden. Everything I’ve planted germinated. Also used only compost for pot germination. I will buy again, soon.

  44. Sarah Chew (verified owner) –

    Beautiful soft and fine compost. Definitely will order again.

  45. Eve Greenwood (verified owner) –

    Excellent product in every respect.

  46. Judith Bull (verified owner) –

    Very good service, prompt and helpful. Good quality product

  47. Michael (verified owner) –

    Ideal for my container spuds, very clean and has plenty body in the compost.
    Well priced and would not hesitate to recommend this product.

  48. William (verified owner) –

    Nice product

  49. Thomas Collins (verified owner) –

    Love the stuff

  50. Doug Clark (verified owner) –

    I’ve used it to pot up some tulips, the compost has a great consistency and breaks up easily. Once the tulips have finished in the spring it will go well as a mulch.

  51. Jane Curley (verified owner) –

    Lovely dry compost..Kelpie. Excellent to spread or use for potting; waiting for the results.

  52. Bill Beaton (verified owner) –

    Excellent quality compost with quick delivery. Would highly recommend.

  53. G. K. M. (verified owner) –

    Gave 5 stars as delivery was great and 3 days earlier than expected. Product looks and feels amazing, I’m using in containers as I have no in-ground garden space. Just started using one month ago, so I don’t yet know how it is over time but plants looking good so far.

  54. Judy (verified owner) –

    Fantastic product and great easy delivery

  55. Elizabeth Morton (verified owner) –

    It is a great quality local product. The plants are looking good and it is peat-free.

  56. Jimmy Burnett (verified owner) –

    Great service. Prompt and efficient. Looking forward to seeing the results next year.

  57. James McKendrick –

    Excellent service from Edinburgh dept this is third time I have used Caledonian Horticulture and their compost produces great vegetables products are way ahead of competition and reasonably priced

  58. Alastair Clyne (verified owner) –

    Quality product, will be buying again !

  59. Joyce Black (verified owner) –

    Quality compost, good value (compared to various compost brands)

  60. Joyce Black (verified owner) –

    Good value quality compost (compared to various compost brands)

  61. Joyce Black (verified owner) –

    Good value, good quality compost (compared to various compost brands)

  62. Dave Pugh (verified owner) –

    This is the only compost we now use brilliant stuff!

  63. Marzena –

    Great quality!

  64. Gillian (verified owner) –

    Buy this compost!!! Very dark and fine. Lovely rich compost.

  65. Liz Fulton (verified owner) –

    Great quality product. Good for growing seedlings, filling borders, pots etc.
    Came recommended and I can see why.

  66. Charles Gibb (verified owner) –

    Very good quality.

  67. Donald LOW (verified owner) –

    Brilliant compost, used throughout the garden, tatties love it, rhubarb loves it, highly recommend this product. Good value for high quality product

  68. Tracey mason (verified owner) –

    Very pleased with the compost.

  69. Fiona Thomson (verified owner) –

    Only just planted up but compost is lovely to work with .. very fine and no huge lumps in it. Very good price as well. Bag size is good for handling as well

  70. Sam Ferguson (verified owner) –

    Looks good quality and is nice to work with. Too early to comment on effect on plants as only used it a few weeks ago.

  71. Jude Nixon (verified owner) –

    Kelpie compost is absolutely brilliant. It gives fantastic results for seedlings and growing both veg and flowers. I will definitely order again

  72. Patrick McCarthy –

    I never actually got this product. The guy at te site loaded the car with soil improver before I realised it and I didn’t have the heart to ask him to swap it. I am mixing this with old compost and using it in pots. Looks like a good product and I hope it sustains the Summer plants

  73. Jgeorge (verified owner) –

    Great stuff. Ideal for no dig as it is really rich. Use it for everything except seeds. Great value.

  74. Alan (verified owner) –

    Best compost i have used with amazing results over the last year, even better that it is peat free. Also like that the whole process is done locally too.

  75. Harriet Dodd (verified owner) –

    Excellent product and no peat! Very happy and so are the plants!

  76. Julie Hewat (verified owner) –

    👍👍👍

  77. Sharon Boyd (verified owner) –

    A lovely fine compost, using it for indoor and outdoor plants. Delivery team very helpful. Will definitely order again.

  78. Hannah (verified owner) –

    Looks to be really good compost. Spread well . No foreign matter in it. Would buy again

  79. Anne Lyons (verified owner) –

    Really good quality and reasonable price

  80. Steve Currie (verified owner) –

    Excellent product.

  81. Claire Ross (verified owner) –

    It was recommended widely for growing seeds and is working well, really fine soil. Would buy this and other products too.

  82. Françoise Boyce (verified owner) –

    Really good compost and service. Have used before and have not been disappointed.

  83. A Aitchison (verified owner) –

    Excellent stuff and a result of recycling and cod posting when i do not have tghe fcility self. Have recommended this product to people i know and also the stuff in the green bag

  84. Malcolm Warrack (verified owner) –

    Excellent goodness for the flower and vegetable beds

  85. Edward Kellow (verified owner) –

    Chose your products because I like your sustainability principles.
    Delivery was friendly and efficient.
    Will order again.

  86. Maureen Mallon (verified owner) –

    this is a lovely high quality product; we’ll definately buy again

  87. Nic Thomson –

    Its good – have used for growing seedlings – nice and fine, good growth

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