John Innes

noun

A generic range of horticultural composts.

“John Innes No 1, John Innes No 2, etc.”

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Meanings

nounJohn Innes (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA generic range of horticultural composts.

    John Innes No 1, John Innes No 2, etc.

Origin

Named after the philanthropist John Innes.

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APA

John Innes. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/John%20Innes

MLA

“John Innes.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/John%20Innes. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “John Innes,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/John%20Innes.

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