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product_id: 78110778
title: "Suregreen Melcourt Horticultural Potting Grit | 20kg | Washed Lime-Free Fine Grit | 1–4mm | Cacti, Succulents, Alpines, Soil Drainage & Compost Mix"
brand: "suregreen"
price: "€ 371.35"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Suregreen"
url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/78110778-suregreen-melcourt-horticultural-potting-grit-20kg-washed-lime-free-fine
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region: Greece
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# Washed & lime-free for pure drainage 20kg robust double-bagged packaging 1-4mm fine particle size Suregreen Melcourt Horticultural Potting Grit | 20kg | Washed Lime-Free Fine Grit | 1–4mm | Cacti, Succulents, Alpines, Soil Drainage & Compost Mix

**Brand:** suregreen
**Price:** € 371.35
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌿 Elevate your plant game with grit that means business!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Suregreen Melcourt Horticultural Potting Grit | 20kg | Washed Lime-Free Fine Grit | 1–4mm | Cacti, Succulents, Alpines, Soil Drainage & Compost Mix by suregreen
- **How much does it cost?** € 371.35 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/78110778-suregreen-melcourt-horticultural-potting-grit-20kg-washed-lime-free-fine)

## Best For

- suregreen enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted suregreen brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Slug & Snail Deterrent:** Natural grit texture helps repel common garden pests, protecting your green investments.
- • **Versatile Plant Partner:** Ideal for cacti, succulents, alpines, and compost mixes to elevate your garden’s health.
- • **Bulk-Protected Packaging:** Professionally double-bagged 20kg sacks ensure pristine delivery every time.
- • **Precision Drainage Boost:** Enhance soil aeration and prevent root rot with perfectly sized 1-4mm grit.
- • **Pure & Clean Composition:** Washed and lime-free to maintain optimal pH balance for sensitive plants.

## Overview

Suregreen Melcourt Horticultural Potting Grit is a premium 20kg bag of washed, lime-free fine grit (1-4mm) designed to improve drainage and soil structure for cacti, succulents, alpines, and compost mixes. Professionally double-bagged for secure delivery, it also naturally deters slugs and snails, making it a must-have for thriving, healthy plants.

## Description

Product Description Horticultural potting grit a very fine grit with a nominal particle size 1-4mm which is supplied washed and lime-free. Potting grit is commonly used for cacti, succulents and alpine for incorporating into Composts and soils to help improve drainage. Safety Warning May cause skin irritation and inhalation of dust can be harmful. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Use respiratory protection when handling.

Review: Great product - We use this grit on all our plants it repellent to slugs and snails i highly recommend
Review: Good products - Brilliant product and service

## Features

- Potting grit is commonly used for cacti, succulents and alpines for incorporating into composts and soils to help improve drainage
- Packed professionally in additional strong bags to ensure the product is delivered without issue
- A very fine grit with a nominal particle size 1-4mm which is supplied washed and lime-free
- Packed professionally in additional bags to ensure the product is delivered without issue

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07CVGL6QD |
| Best Sellers Rank | 14,143 in Garden ( See Top 100 in Garden ) 231 in Raw Building Materials 541 in Flower Pots |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (543) |
| Date First Available | 28 Mar. 2018 |
| Item model number | 993166 |
| Item volume | 20 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Suregreen |
| Part number | 993166 |
| Product Dimensions | 30 x 30 x 60 cm; 20 kg |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Suregreen
- **Global Trade Identification Number:** 05060511993166
- **Item weight:** 20 Kilograms
- **Style:** Grit

## Images

![Suregreen Melcourt Horticultural Potting Grit | 20kg | Washed Lime-Free Fine Grit | 1–4mm | Cacti, Succulents, Alpines, Soil Drainage & Compost Mix - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71F40gM2qNL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this suitable for planting bulbs and seeds  with  along side compost?**
A: I bought this specifically for planting crocus outside, as they tend to rot in our heavy soil, so using a handful of grit to both underneath and above the actual bulbs cures the problem.
Snails and slugs don't like this too !
As far as seeds go, grit will make compost drain quicker and some compost, especially peat based, tend to waterlog and even get green mould on the surface of pots, so I always add grit when using any compost in plant pots, I vary the amount of grit though depending on what I am planting.
I use this grit with seed compost when planting small seeds, like aquilegia for instance and I always get good germination.
Another thing I use it for is my cacti, in fact I use 80% grit to 20% cacti compost, just to make sure they get good drainage. 
Hope this answers your question !

**Q: is this ok to use to pot up citrus plants?**
A: Citrus plant do not standing in water, this grit added to the soil adds to the drainage. If possible water with rain water, especially if the plants are kept indoors.

**Q: Is this ok for ericaceous plants?**
A: I only use this grit for my succulent plants and also cacti, as it gives good drainage, but I have only ever used ericaceous compost for my azaleas. I would suggest not to use it, but if you contact the company direct they may have a more reliable answer for you.

**Q: Would this be ok mixed with regular compost to repot yucca houseplants??**
A: For house plants I would  probably  use perlite  with  the compost.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product
*by M***0 on 21 September 2025*

We use this grit on all our plants it repellent to slugs and snails i highly recommend

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good products
*by C***Y on 15 November 2025*

Brilliant product and service

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Clean and quality mini grit
*by E***A on 16 May 2025*

I am happy that the correct item was delivered. The quality is the best that I ever have purchased. This is mini grit, bigger than the usual sand but much smaller than potting grit. It’s mixed with grey & white quality chopped stone. And found no foreign object inside the bag. It gives good drainage mixed with compost & top soil in pot. Only 4 star as I feel it’s bit costly for the size.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Melcourt | Horticultural Potting Grit | 20kg | (1, 20kg)
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*Last updated: 2026-01-24*