FoxFarm Original Planting Mix, 1 cu ft

FoxFarm Original Planting Mix is designed for serious growers. Composed of natural ingredients including aged forest products, sphagnum peat moss and earthworm castings, this potting soil is ideal for a wide variety of gardening applications. It’s easy to use and can help plants retain moisture, so users may not need to water often.

How to Use

FoxFarm Original Planting Mix is easy to use in pots for different gardens:

• For New Gardens: Gardeners should blend 3 to 6 inches of FoxFarm Original Planting Mix into the soil for new gardens. That makes the soil more fertile and enables plants to grow better.
• For Raised Beds: For raised beds, gardeners should mix the base compost with the top 8 to 12 inches of soil. This aids in the improvement of the soil and helps plants grow more efficiently.
• For Established Gardens: In established gardens, beds and borders, use FoxFarm Original Planting Mix as a top dressing by adding a 3-inch layer to the soil. They can gently incorporate it into the soil to improve plant growth.
• For Trees and Shrubs: When planting trees or shrubs, gardeners should dig a hole that’s two or three times as wide as the plant’s root ball. Drop the plant in the hole, fill with soil mix and water well.

What’s in FoxFarm Original Planting Mix?

FoxFarm Original Planting Mix contains natural ingredients that give plants a good start in their life cycle:

• Aged Forest Products: These also contribute to the soil’s structure and retain moisture.
• Sphagnum Peat Moss: It Is an organic matter and aids soil in moisture retention.
• Earthworm Castings: These bugs are full of nutrients that plants need to grow.
• Bat Guano, Kelp Meal, Dolomite Lime, and Oyster Shell: These ingredients provide vital plant nutrients.

Benefits

There are several benefits when  using FoxFarm Original Planting Mix for the garden.

• Better Soil Quality: The mix also promotes good soil structure, which encourages better root growth. It also promotes drainage and airflow, both are keys to the health of plants.
• Helps Conserve Water: FoxFarm Original Planting Mix helps soil hold moisture, so the plants can remain hydrated longer and users won’t have to water as often. This is very useful on dry days.
• Stronger Plant Growth: With right nutrition, plants become more vigorous and healthy. FoxFarm Original Planting Mix is an all-natural and ready-to-use, organic planting mix ideal for use by itself or as a base soil.
• Organic Ingredients: The blend is derived from organic ingredients, so it’s safe for plants and beneficial soil organisms such as earthworms.

The Bottom Line

FoxFarm Original Planting Mix is a super soil that is ideal for growing healthy plants. A blend of nature’s own ingredients, it helps plants to grow stronger, retain moisture and gain the nutrients they require. Whether planting a new garden or maintaining an existing one, this planting mix is a simple and effective approach.