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Organic Outdoor Potting Mix
Your outdoor containers are a great way to showcase your love of growing. Give them the best with our organic potting mix. It's an OMRI-Listed soil made with responsibly sourced peat from certified producers and natural fertilizer to help your outdoor potted plants thrive while feeding them for up to 2 months.
Key Features
- FEEDS FOR UP TO 2 MONTHS: We've blended this organic potting soil with a natural fertilizer to give your plants a strong start and keep them fed for up to 2 months
- SPECIALLY FORMULATED FOR OUTDOOR CONTAINERS: This mix is made to provide the right environment for your outdoor potted plants, helping them thrive all season long
- OMRI-LISTED ORGANIC FORMULA: Feel good about what you're growing—this OMRI-Listed soil meets the guidelines for use in organic gardening making it perfect for all your organic outdoor container gardening needs
- MADE WITH RESPONSIBLY SOURCED PEAT*: Our sphagnum peat moss comes from Veriflora-certified, sustainably managed peatlands, helping your soil hold and release moisture while caring for the land it comes from
- LOCALLY CRAFTED, CONTAINS UPCYCLED GREEN WASTE: This mix is crafted close to home—on average within 150 miles of where it's sold**—and includes upcycled green waste
*100% of peat sourced from certified producers
**Excludes AK & HI.
About This Product
There's nothing quite like a porch or patio full of beautiful, thriving plants in containers. Miracle-Gro Organic Outdoor Potting Mix is the perfect way to make that happen. We've created an OMRI-Listed soil formulated specifically for the unique needs of outdoor potted plants. It's blended with responsibly sourced peat from Veriflora-certified, sustainably managed peatlands, upcycled green waste, and naturally derived nutrients. This organic container soil is locally crafted (on average less than 150 miles of where it's sold, excluding AK and HI) and regionally formulated. It contains a mix of quick- and slow-release natural fertilizers to give your plants a great start and keep them fed for up to two months. It's everything your outdoor container garden needs to flourish, all in one bag.
Product Information
Fertilizer Analysis: 0.09-0.06-0.06 NPK
Feeding Duration: Up to 2 months
Type of Fertilizer: Organic blend with quick- and slow-release natural fertilizer derived from poultry litter
Coverage: This bag will fill approximately one 12-inch container. Just keep in mind that the amount may vary a bit depending on the size of your plant's root ball.
Product Size: 16 qt.
SKU #: 71286430
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Where & When to Use
Where to Use: This organic soil is specifically formulated for outdoor container plants.
When to Use: Use this organic container mix whenever you're potting a new outdoor plant or repotting an existing one.
How Often to Use: For the happiest plants, we recommend repotting with fresh soil every 1-2 years.
Formulated for: All outdoor container-grown plants including you favorite vegetables and fruits (such as tomatoes, peppers, and strawberries), flowers, and herbs (including basil, oregano, mint, and rosemary)
How To Use
- Choose Your Pot: Pick a container that has a drainage hole. This is super important to keep your plant's roots from getting waterlogged.
- Fill it Up: Fill your pot about 1/3 full with the potting mix.
- Plant Your Favorite: Gently loosen the root ball of your plant and place it in the pot.
- Add More Soil: Add more potting mix around your plant, leaving about an inch of space from the rim of the pot.
- Water and Enjoy: Give your plant a good watering and let it drain. Now you can place it in its sunny new home and watch the magic happen!
Watering Tips
Outdoor containers can dry out quickly, especially on hot, sunny days. It's a good idea to check the soil daily. Just stick your finger an inch or so into the soil—if it feels dry, it's time for a good drink.
Product Tips
- Time to Repot: To keep your long-term container plants happy, we recommend repotting them with fresh potting mix every year or two. This gives them fresh nutrients and helps prevent the soil from getting compacted.
- Keep Them Fed: After about two months, your plants will be ready for a meal. Start a regular feeding routine with a Miracle-Gro Organic Plant Food to keep them growing strong.
Product Safety
Clean Hands, Happy Gardener: We always suggest wearing gardening gloves when you're digging in, and it's a good practice to wash your hands when you're done.
OMRI Listed for Organic Use
Independently reviewed and approved. The Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) has verified that this product meets the USDA National Organic Program (NOP) standards for use in organic production.
Frequently Asked Questions
If I still have soil left in my bag of Miracle-Gro Organic Outdoor Potting Mix, what should I do with it?
If you have organic potting mix leftover, just close up the bag and keep it in a dry spot, like your garage or garden shed.
Why do I need a special potting mix for my outdoor containers?
Outdoor pots face different challenges than indoor ones, like more intense sun and wind. Miracle-Gro Organic Outdoor Potting Mix is blended to hold moisture and provide the right nutrients to help your plants thrive in an outdoor growing environment.
What does “OMRI Listed” mean for Miracle-Gro Organic Outdoor Potting Mix?
OMRI stands for the Organic Materials Review Institute. Their logo on the Miracle-Gro Organic Outdoor Potting Mix bag means the product has been reviewed and meets the guidelines for use in organic gardening.
Can I use Miracle-Gro Organic Outdoor Potting Mix to plant my houseplants?
This organic potting mix is at its best in outdoor containers. For your indoor plants, we recommend our all-purpose Miracle-Gro Organic Indoor Potting which is formulated for indoor container-grown plants.
What does “responsibly sourced peat” mean in Miracle-Gro Organic Outdoor Potting Mix?
It means the sphagnum peat moss in Miracle-Gro Organic Outdoor Potting Mix comes from Veriflora-certified, sustainably managed peatlands. We also blend in upcycled green waste to help reduce our overall peat use.
What does “Locally Crafted” mean on Miracle-Gro Organic Outdoor Potting Mix?
It means this outdoor potting mix is manufactured close to home—on average less than 150 miles of the store where it's sold (excludes AK & HI)—which helps cut down on the distance your soil has to travel to reach your garden.
Is Miracle-Gro Organic Outdoor Potting Mix the same as regular Miracle-Gro Organic Potting Mix?
Not quite. Miracle-Gro Organic Outdoor Potting Mix is specially formulated for the conditions outdoor containers face, like more sun, wind, and rain. For a general all-purpose organic potting mix, use Miracle-Gro Organic Potting Mix instead.
