Peat Based Soils
Peat based potting soil holds water while staying light and airy, giving roots an even, easy medium in pots and grow bags. Pick Pro-Mix HP or BX when you feed from day one, and Ocean Forest or True Earth for an amended soil.
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FoxFarm Ocean Forest Potting Soil 1.5 Cu Ft | pH 6.3-6.8
Vendor:FoxFarmRegular price $24.85 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Mother Earth Coco + Perlite Mix 70/30 | 1.8 cu ft Bag
Vendor:Mother EarthRegular price $19.76 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Wiggle Worm Pure Worm Castings, 30 lb Bag | OMRI Listed, 1-0-0
Vendor:Wiggle WormRegular price $29.94 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Harvest Hero Hydroponic Perlite 4 Cu Ft
Vendor:*AAA NO BrandRegular price $23.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Wiggle Worm Pure Earthworm Castings, 15 lb Bag | OMRI Listed, 1-0-0
Vendor:Wiggle WormRegular price $14.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Roots Organics Formula 707 Potting Soil, 3 cu ft in a 30 Gal Grow Bag
Vendor:Aurora InnovationsRegular price $33.98 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Premier Tech Pro-Mix HP Growing Medium with Mycorrhizae 3.8 cu ft
Vendor:Premier HorticultureRegular price $63.82 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
FloraFlex 2 Gal QuickFill O2 Coco, 60% WHC, Mesh Wrapper, Case of 15
Vendor:FloraFlexRegular price $37.53 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
FloraFlex 3 Gal QuickFill O2 Coco, 60% WHC, Mesh Wrapper, Case of 10
Vendor:FloraFlexRegular price $39.90 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
FloraFlex 3 GAL QUICKFILL Coco | 60% WHC - case of 10 - (PE-plastic wrapper) (12.3L / 3.25 gal expanded)
Vendor:FloraFlexRegular price $39.90 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Botanicare Organicare True Earth Potting Mix
Vendor:BotanicareRegular price $14.83 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Premier Tech Pro-Mix BX BioFungicide + Mycorrhizae 3.8 cu ft
Vendor:Premier HorticultureRegular price $81.12 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
FloraFlex 1 Gal QuickFill Coco, 60% WHC, Pallet of 2,000 (PE Wrapper)
Vendor:FloraFlexRegular price $3,262.43 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Premier Tech Pro-Mix BX Growing Medium with Mycorrhizae, 3.8 cu ft (30/Plt)
Vendor:Premier HorticultureRegular price $77.71 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
FoxFarm Ocean Forest Pallet - 1.5 Cu. Ft. - 64 Bags
Vendor:FoxFarmRegular price $1,134.72 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
VermiPro Soilless Medium 3.8 cu ft Bale (30/Plt)
Vendor:Vermicrop OrganicsRegular price $1,535.10 USDRegular priceUnit price per
Peat Based Soils
Peat-Based Potting Mixes and Soilless Media
Peat based potting soil uses sphagnum peat moss as its base, cut with perlite, bark or compost for air and drainage. This collection carries Premier Pro-Mix HP and BX, FoxFarm Ocean Forest, Roots Organics 707, Botanicare True Earth and VermiPro. Coco bags, perlite and worm castings fill out the range....
For straight coir, see our coco coir collection, and add drainage from perlite, rocks and vermiculite. Both belong to the wider Soil + Media range.
Types of Peat Mixes
Soilless Peat Mixes
Pro-Mix HP and BX are 80 to 85% Canadian sphagnum peat with perlite, vermiculite, limestone and mycorrhizae. HP is the high-porosity version for extra air and drainage, suited to cuttings and water-sensitive crops. BX is the general-purpose mix, and a BX version adds a Bacillus biofungicide.
Amended Potting Soils
FoxFarm Ocean Forest blends forest products, sphagnum peat and sandy loam, fed with castings, bat guano and fish. It ships at pH 6.3 to 6.8. Botanicare True Earth is an OMRI Listed mix of compost, sphagnum peat, perlite and bark fines with a heavy starting charge.
Peat and Coco Blends
Roots Organics 707 combines coarse peat and coco fiber with compost and a light organic charge, in a 30 gallon grow bag. VermiPro mixes triple-washed coco, peat moss, aged bark, perlite and mycorrhizae for a high-porosity soilless base.
How Growers Use Peat Mixes
Soilless mixes like Pro-Mix and VermiPro suit growers who feed from the first watering. Amended soils carry their own early food, and FoxFarm says Ocean Forest needs no added nutrients for the first three to six weeks. Pre-wet a dry mix before filling pots so water spreads evenly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is peat based potting soil?
It is a growing mix built mostly on sphagnum peat moss, with perlite, vermiculite, bark or compost added for air and structure. Pro-Mix lists 80 to 85% Canadian sphagnum peat plus limestone to adjust pH. Amended versions like Ocean Forest also add organic fertilizers.
Pro-Mix HP vs BX: what is the difference?
Both are 80 to 85% sphagnum peat with perlite, vermiculite, limestone and mycorrhizae. Premier makes HP for high air capacity and extra drainage, and recommends it for cuttings and water-sensitive crops. BX is the general-purpose version for a wide range of plants and transplants.
What is soilless potting mix?
It is a growing medium with no field soil, usually peat or coco with perlite and other aggregates. Pro-Mix and VermiPro are soilless, so plants depend on your feeding program. VermiPro is made to work alone in hydroponic and soilless setups or as the base for a custom blend.