Wildmore Compost

Peat-free compost from a Lincolnshire family farm

Wildmore Compost is a family-owned British company that makes peat-free growing media on its own farm in the Lincolnshire Fens. The business presents its product as more than a bulk commodity: it frames each bag as the result of horticultural knowledge passed down through generations and as part of a wider commitment to protecting peatlands. The company states that its compost is made in Lincolnshire from natural, nutrient-rich ingredients intended to support healthy plant growth and improve soil.

The range is sold under the Wildmore name, with a flagship all-purpose peat-free compost offered from £12.99, according to the catalogue shown at the time of writing. The site also mentions a 15% discount on purchases of five bags and a "Very Important Gardeners" club that gives members early access to news and offers.

What goes into the bag

The company describes a deliberately balanced recipe rather than a single-ingredient product. Its all-purpose mix combines AD fibre, coir, greenfibre, conifer bark and a slow-release fertiliser, which the company says keeps plants fed for up to 10 to 12 weeks. Each component is presented as selected and blended with precision to protect peatlands while still delivering reliable results.

The distinctive input is AD fibre, a by-product of an anaerobic digestion plant located on the same Lincolnshire farm. That plant processes maize and grass grown on the farm together with waste vegetables, pig manure and chicken manure, generating renewable energy that the company says supplies more than 1,800 homes. What remains after digestion becomes a nutrient-rich fertiliser used in the compost.

Transparency about the formulation

Wildmore states plainly that its peat-free blends include a measured amount of mineral, synthetic fertiliser. The company explains the choice as a way to deliver predictable nutrient availability, strong early plant establishment and consistent performance from bag to bag. It acknowledges that some gardeners prefer fully organic systems and says it respects that preference, positioning itself as a high-performance peat-free option that is open about what each bag contains.

The company also reports that its compost has been tested, certified and approved by scientists and professional growers. That claim is presented as part of its own product story rather than as an independently verified certification detail.

Intended uses and limitations

According to the company, the all-purpose mix suits pots, containers, houseplants, herbs, raised beds and borders, and can be used for vegetables, flowers and foliage. Wildmore is explicit about what the product is not designed for: the all-purpose compost is not intended specifically for ericaceous plants or for seed sowing. The range is therefore positioned around general growing and planting rather than specialist acid-loving or propagation work.

Where the compost is sold

The website includes a stockist section listing garden centres alongside direct online ordering, and a separate page invites retailers to become stockists. Customers quoted on the site describe buying the compost both online and from a local garden centre. The company also publishes a blog covering seasonal planting advice and practical guidance on using peat-free compost, including sowing, winter use and reusing spent compost.

Customer feedback and future plans

Testimonials published on the site praise the texture, moisture retention and results of the peat-free mix, with several customers describing repeat purchases and comparing it favourably with peat-based products. One reviewer notes that the compost is slightly more expensive than some alternatives but considers it good value. The company says it is still at the beginning and continues trialling new blends, so further products are expected.