{"product_id":"foxfarm-ocean-forest-potting-soil","title":"FoxFarm Ocean Forest Potting Soil","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoxFarm 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Growers Choose Ocean Forest Potting Soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReady to Use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plant directly into the mix without adding base ingredients or allowing the soil to compost.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutrient-Rich Formula:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Earthworm castings, bat guano, fish emulsion, crab meal, and shrimp meal provide an active initial fertilizer charge.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight, Aerated Texture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aged forest products, sandy loam, sphagnum peat moss, and perlite promote drainage and healthy root development.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalanced Moisture Retention:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peat moss and aged forest products help maintain moisture around plant roots without creating an excessively dense mix.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeds for Several Weeks:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provides approximately three to four weeks of initial nutrition for most plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH Adjusted:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Formulated to support nutrient availability for a wide selection of container-grown plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVersatile Container Use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Excellent for houseplants, vegetables, herbs, flowers, annuals, perennials, and potted trees, shrubs, and roses.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for Plant Starts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e FoxFarm also recommends Ocean Forest as a growing medium for established seedlings and young plant starts.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUseful for Top-Dressing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Refresh established container gardens by working a fresh layer into the existing potting medium.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredients and Guaranteed Analysis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOcean 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuaranteed Analysis:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Nitrogen (N): 0.30%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable Phosphate (P₂O₅): 0.45%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoluble Potash (K₂O): 0.05%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalcium (Ca): 1.00%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use Ocean Forest Potting Soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew Container Plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFill the container with Ocean Forest Potting Soil, stopping approximately 1 inch below the upper edge. 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