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Exclusive | The Perfect Soil Mix for Self-Watering Containers
- Lightweight mix wicks water from the reservoir to the root system
- Well-drained to prevent waterlogged soil
- Specially formulated for self-watering containers; also great for standard planters
Our field tests prove it: In self-watering planters, this lightweight mix works better than conventional potting soil. Its coarse, airy texture acts like a wick, carrying water from the planter’s reservoir to the root system. The result is more vigorous root growth, better aeration and less waterlogging. It's also an ideal mix for standard pots and planters. Contains sphagnum peat, perlite, vermiculite and limestone. 20-quart bag.
- Contains sphagnum peat, perlite, vermiculite and limestone
- 20-quart bag
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- Drains well (499)
- Holding capacity (363)
- Lightweight (209)
- Easy to use (124)
- Weather proof (87)
Cons
- Difficult setup (10)
- Grows mold/mildew (7)
- Pricey / poor value (7)
- Heavy (6)
- Deteriorates/rots (3)
Best Uses
- Outdoor plants (629)
- Household plants (240)
- Plant transferal (193)
- Growing seeds (175)
- Patio (75)
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- Drains Well
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Outdoor Plants
Comments about Self-Watering Container Mix:
I used this mix in 4 upside down planters...I have never tried growing anything in this fashion....the soil holds moisture very well..is easy to use with little mess.
Pros
- Drains Well
- Holding Capacity
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Outdoor Plants
Comments about Self-Watering Container Mix:
I have used this product for years.
Pros
- Drains Well
Cons
Best Uses
- Growing Seeds
- Household Plants
- Outdoor Plants
- Plant Transferal
- Window Decoration
Comments about Self-Watering Container Mix:
I bought 20 bags of this to fill my Veg-True Patio Garden and am SO pleased. Everything I have purchased has taken off and is growing so fast. All plants are healthy and vigorously growing....will purchase again.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Drains Well
- Holding Capacity
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Household Plants
- Outdoor Plants
Comments about Self-Watering Container Mix:
I have become a huge fan of this mixture. I have reached the age where lugging giant bags of that "miracle" potting soil was endangering my back. One blown disk and I would not have been able to work for a long time! The bags are lightweight and the perfect size for filling my self-watering planters and regular planters as well. It is a nice "soil-free" mixture. My plants are thriving in it and growing like crazy. The mix holds moisture for a long time. Well worth the price.
Pros
- Drains Well
- Holding Capacity
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Growing Seeds
- Household Plants
- Outdoor Plants
- Plant Transferal
- Window Decoration
Comments about Self-Watering Container Mix:
This mix has all my container plants thriving. It is the perfect medium. I add a little worm compost to it because my plants love it. I have grown a diverse selection of plants in this mix and they all love it.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Drains Well
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Growing Seeds
- Household Plants
- Outdoor Plants
- Plant Transferal
Comments about Self-Watering Container Mix:
Light enough for growing bags to be moved around. But does not wash away. Works well to keep plant dirt loose, even when mixed with other soil.
Pros
- Drains Well
- Holding Capacity
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Outdoor Plants
Comments about Self-Watering Container Mix:
I use new self-watering container mix for my tomatoes each year. After the tomatoes are done, I put the used mix in a large trash can (which already has some soil and a few earthworms) along with newspaper strips, coffee grounds, etc....cover it and let it sit through the winter. Makes wonderful potting soil for my other plants the next summer.
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- High quality
- High Quality Product
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I purchase the self-watering container mix each season to use with the self-watering window boxes. It truly works well and my flowers have never looked more beautiful!
Pros
- Drains Well
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Growing Seeds
- Household Plants
- Outdoor Plants
Comments about Self-Watering Container Mix:
I use this product in all my containers and have bought it every year since I discovered it. The lightweight nature makes it easy for me to use in large containers. My plants have done well. I really like it.
Pros
- Drains Well
- Easy to carry
- Light In The Bag
Cons
- Don't Mix When Windy
Best Uses
- Household Plants
- Outdoor Plants
Comments about Self-Watering Container Mix:
Like the feel of it. Don't mix when you are in a place where it is windy as since it is dry in the bag, it does blow around when mixing in the fertilizer. My Tomato plants seem to like it.
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