{"product_id":"vermont-compost-fort-vee-potting-mix-45-qt","title":"Vermont Compost Fort Vee Potting Mix - 45 qt","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis potting soil made by Vermont Compost Company is by far one of the best on the market. It is a compost-based potting mix developed for organic growers who want a compost-based germination and growing mix. Designed for soil blocks, trays, and pots, you will see your plants thrive in this mix. Use for seed germination, soil blocks, transplanting vegetable and flower starts or transplanting houseplants. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlended from composted manure and plant materials, blonde horticultural grade sphagnum peat moss, crushed and screened granite and basalt, blood meal, kelp meal, steamed bone meal, mined gypsum, vermiculite (a mica mineral expanded by fire), washed coconut coir, herbs (biodynamic preparations).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/1256\/2893\/files\/pot-filling-chart-2015-pdf.pdf?v=1707928213%0A\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"document-link\"\u003ePot Filling Chart\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"moretab\" data-title=\"Directions\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrep For Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWet product with warm water a few hours prior to planting or soil blocking. This allows the soil to stabilize and prevents soil from washing out of pots or trays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandling:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid drastic changes in moisture\/saturation. Store under cover, out of direct sunlight. Protect from weed seed, petroleum products, and other contaminants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplemental Fertility:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsually, no additional fertility is required. If roots have filled the container and fertility is needed, top-dress with Compost Plus and water in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage and Shelf Life: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore in a neutral environment which encourages moisture retention and protects from UV light. For optimal performance of living soil we suggest using it within 8-12 months from date of purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"moretab\" data-title=\"Certificates\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eSuitability for Certified Organic Production\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll ingredients used in Vermont Compost products have been approved for certified organic production.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e Our composting process meets the National Organic Program(NOP) standard requirements and our products are approved by Vermont Organic Farmers (VOF), the certification branch of NOFA-VT. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.7springsfarm.com\/content\/Vermont_Compost_Company_OG_Letter.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLetter for Certifier Here\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/1256\/2893\/files\/soil_storage_1.pdf?v=1729253343\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStorage tips\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Seven Springs Farm Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39386647396557,"sku":"FORTV","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/1256\/2893\/files\/vermont-compost-fort-vee-potting-soil-45-qt-5503117.jpg?v=1784765828","url":"https:\/\/www.7springsfarm.com\/products\/vermont-compost-fort-vee-potting-mix-45-qt","provider":"Seven Springs Farm Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}