Fafard Ultra Outdoor Planting Mix Garden Soil

This is a ready-to-use planting mix, so you can use it straight from the bag. It is designed to be incorporated into existing garden beds to improve soil structure or used as a primary medium for large outdoor containers.

While this mix is excellent for transplanting vegetables into garden beds or containers, it is formulated as a general planting mix rather than a fine-textured seed-starting medium. For starting seeds, you may prefer a lighter, finer-grade mix to ensure delicate roots can easily penetrate the soil.

This mix offers medium drainage, which is generally superior to standard topsoil. The inclusion of perlite and vermiculite helps prevent compaction and ensures that roots receive adequate oxygen while still retaining enough moisture for healthy growth.

This mix is enriched with organic matter like compost and Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss to provide a nutrient-rich base for your plants. However, it does not contain added synthetic fertilizers, so you may want to supplement with a plant-specific fertilizer depending on the needs of your flowers or vegetables.

No, this product does not contain any weed preventatives or herbicides. It is a natural soil blend, so you should follow your usual weeding practices to keep your garden beds clear.