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Veranda Potting Soil for Containers

Veranda Potting Soil for Containers

Fafard SKU:70231550

Format

  • Retains water 40% longer* due to coconut husk fibre *Compared to a conventional soil
  • "Plants up to 2X bigger due to compost and fertilizer *Compared to a conventional soil
  • Plants up to 2X bigger due to compost and fertilizer *Compared to a conventional soil
  • Preserves vigour in times of intense heat
  • Specialized for outdoor containers

Veranda potting soil is a premium culture substrate specifically formulated to meet the high demands of plants grown in pots, planters, and hanging baskets. Composed of a high-quality sphagnum peat moss base, it integrates coconut husk fiber and a wetting agent to optimize hydraulic management. This blend ensures consistent nutrition through a controlled-release fertilizer, promoting vigorous vegetative development and abundant flowering from the moment of planting.

Why Choose This Product?

  • Optimized Water Management: Coconut fiber and the wetting agent capture moisture and release it gradually, reducing watering frequency during hot summer days.
  • Increased Vigor: The addition of compost improves the biological structure of the soil and the overall health of the root system.
  • Prolonged Nutrition: Slow-release fertilizer provides essential nutrients continuously, guaranteeing larger plants compared to standard substrates.
  • Balanced Drainage: The texture promotes maximum aeration, preventing root asphyxiation in enclosed containers.

Directions for Use

  1. Preparation: Select a container with drainage holes. Partially fill it with Veranda potting soil without compacting it.
  2. Planting: Gently remove the plant from its original pot. Center it in the new container and fill the remaining space with soil up to 2 cm below the rim.
  3. Setting: Lightly press the surface around the stem to eliminate large air pockets.
  4. Watering: Water generously immediately after planting to help establish the roots.
  5. Maintenance: Check soil moisture daily. Water as soon as the surface feels dry to the touch.

Safety Note: Wear gardening gloves during handling and wash hands after use. Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Dimensions

25L, 56L

Coverage area

One 25li bag can fill approximately 3 hanging baskets of 30cm in diameter.
One 56 litre bag (112 litres loose) allows to fill approximately:
16 hanging baskets of 30 cm (12 in) or
10 flower boxes of 60 cm (24 in) or
3 patio containers of 40 cm (16 in)

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS
Sphagnum peat moss, coconut husk fibre, black earth (humus), composted manure, lime, perlite, fertilizer, wetting agent

GUARANTEED MININUM ANALYSIS
Total Nitrogen (N) - 0.5 %
Available Phosphoric Acid (P2O5) - 0.1 %
Soluble Potash (K2O) - 0.15 %
Minimum Organic Matter - 18 %
Maximum Moisture - 72 %

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