Gel in soil

[chairmanmiaow]

Hello

I am finding lumps of gel in my garden pots and am at a loss as to what it might be. Does some compost come with water retention gels in it? Or is it a bulking agent? I don't think it is organic. I would appreciate any light on this, sorry if this is a really obvious dimwitted question, I am not a very experienced gardener!

Thanks

[carlton23]

Yes it is water retaining gel, and nothing to worry about.

[chairmanmiaow]

Aaaaah that clears that up then. Cheers x

[Trixie2]

Word of warning! Snails love to lay eggs in pot compost so be sure it's gel and not snail eggs. Try suashing one, if it spreads it's gel, if it pops you've got eggs. However if it was present in the compost when you first opened the container bag then it's almost certainly gel. Always read the detail on the bag at time of purchase to be sure.

[chairmanmiaow]

My gosh Trixie 2 thats a good tip! Well it spreads so I am pleased about that. I will definitely read my labels a bit more conscientiously now. Seems all multi purpose compost is not the same!

Thanks