FoxFarm Ocean Forest Potting Soil

FoxFarm Ocean Forest Potting Soil is a premium, ready-to-use growing medium that combines nutrient-rich ingredients from the earth and sea. Its powerful blend includes aged forest products, sphagnum peat moss, earthworm castings, bat guano, fish emulsion, crab meal, shrimp meal, sandy loam, and perlite.

Designed primarily for container gardening, Ocean Forest provides a light, aerated texture that balances drainage, moisture retention, and root-zone oxygen. Its built-in fertilizer charge supplies initial nutrition, allowing most plants to grow for approximately three to four weeks before requiring a regular feeding program.

Why Growers Choose Ocean Forest Potting Soil

• Ready to Use: Plant directly into the mix without adding base ingredients or allowing the soil to compost.
• Nutrient-Rich Formula: Earthworm castings, bat guano, fish emulsion, crab meal, and shrimp meal provide an active initial fertilizer charge.
• Light, Aerated Texture: Aged forest products, sandy loam, sphagnum peat moss, and perlite promote drainage and healthy root development.
• Balanced Moisture Retention: Peat moss and aged forest products help maintain moisture around plant roots without creating an excessively dense mix.
• Feeds for Several Weeks: Provides approximately three to four weeks of initial nutrition for most plants.
• pH Adjusted: Formulated to support nutrient availability for a wide selection of container-grown plants.
• Versatile Container Use: Excellent for houseplants, vegetables, herbs, flowers, annuals, perennials, and potted trees, shrubs, and roses.
• Suitable for Plant Starts: FoxFarm also recommends Ocean Forest as a growing medium for established seedlings and young plant starts.
• Useful for Top-Dressing: Refresh established container gardens by working a fresh layer into the existing potting medium.

Ingredients and Guaranteed Analysis

Ocean Forest contains aged forest products, sphagnum peat moss, perlite, sandy loam, and fertilizer derived from fish emulsion, crab meal, shrimp meal, earthworm castings, bat guano, and oyster shell.

Guaranteed Analysis:

• Total Nitrogen (N): 0.30%
• Available Phosphate (P₂O₅): 0.45%
• Soluble Potash (K₂O): 0.05%
• Calcium (Ca): 1.00%

How to Use Ocean Forest Potting Soil

New Container Plants

Fill the container with Ocean Forest Potting Soil, stopping approximately 1 inch below the upper edge. Position the plant at the proper depth, gently firm the soil around the root mass, and water thoroughly. Allow excess water to drain and avoid packing the soil too tightly.

Houseplants

Use directly from the bag when planting or repotting indoor plants. Choose a container with adequate drainage and water thoroughly after planting.

Established Container Gardens

Apply approximately a 3-inch layer around established plants. Carefully work the fresh potting soil into the existing medium without damaging plant roots, then water thoroughly.

Potted Trees, Shrubs and Roses

Choose a container wider and deeper than the plant’s existing root mass. Add enough potting soil to position the plant at the correct height, fill around the roots, gently firm the perimeter, and water thoroughly.

When to Begin Fertilizing

Ocean Forest provides enough initial nutrition to feed most plants for approximately three to four weeks. During this period, use plain water or supplement gently with FoxFarm Big Bloom if desired. After the initial nutrient charge has been used, begin feeding with a FoxFarm fertilizer appropriate for the plant’s current growth stage.

Always monitor plant response, moisture levels, and environmental conditions when determining watering and fertilization frequency.