What is some name brands for best organic topsoil at garden stores?
Posted on 2008 under organic home garden | 3 Comments19 Sep
Hello everyone, I grow my own wheatgrass and now instead of getting my topsoil from random places, I want to know what is one namebrand of ORGANIC topsoil(peatmoss too) that I can stick with indefinitely-Are the name brands in the green and yellow bag in home depot good? (seems so, but just want to be sure)I would highly appreciate a simple answer to this, thank you
Miracle Gro is not organic as it has wetting agents and synthetic fertilizer in the soil.
At the moment there is no certification for organic top soil, peat moss and other such things. But some soil mixes carry the OMRI seal meaning that the Organic Material Review Institute people have approved it for organic use.
What you want to look for in the ingredients (yes top soil/soiless mix have ingredients) is if there is a wetting agent or fertilizer. An organic soil will either have no wetting agent or it will clearly state the wetting agent is not from petroleum/synthetic sources. If fertilizer is mentioned it is synthetic fertilizer and therefore not organic
Peat moss because it contains only peat moss is always considered organic.
by resolutewarrior2005, on March 31 2008 @ 12:03 pm
I think you are referring to Miracle Grow…Yeah that's a good one.
You can always compare the ingredients and check out the contents in an open bag to compare…
Sometimes when the bags are torn but not severely depleted, the stores will discount their prices…a good salesman or manager will…negotiate with you.
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by Jeff W, on March 31 2008 @ 3:58 pm
I work in lawn and garden as well as manufacture natural and organic repellents.
Check out FoxFarm. You should also look at companies like Espoma for other additive products. If you are going to Home Depot for organics you are missing the boat. Go to independent mom and pop garden centers for better product info. If you live in a more progressive area or one that is ahead of the game for organics you will have more reasonable opportunities to buy organic products at a better price. If not their are a lot of organic online dealers to consider.
Good luck!
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internet, my business environment.
by ohiorganic, on April 4 2008 @ 4:16 am
Miracle Gro is not organic as it has wetting agents and synthetic fertilizer in the soil.
At the moment there is no certification for organic top soil, peat moss and other such things. But some soil mixes carry the OMRI seal meaning that the Organic Material Review Institute people have approved it for organic use.
What you want to look for in the ingredients (yes top soil/soiless mix have ingredients) is if there is a wetting agent or fertilizer. An organic soil will either have no wetting agent or it will clearly state the wetting agent is not from petroleum/synthetic sources. If fertilizer is mentioned it is synthetic fertilizer and therefore not organic
Peat moss because it contains only peat moss is always considered organic.
References :