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Ocean forest organic potting soil posses everything in one bag what your plants need. Powerhouse blend of premium earthworm castings, bat guano and pacific northwest sea going fish and crab meal. Ready to use right out of the bag. Ideal for containerized plantings. Composted forest humus, sandy loam and sphagnum peat moss give ocean forest its light, aerated texture. Can also be mixed with existing soils. 120 Units/pallet. Available in 1-quart. This product weighs 11.9-pound. Measures 18-inch length by 11-inch width by 15-inch height.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
I'm relatively new to gardening. I've bought 3 types of soil so far:
- Miracle Grow Organic
- A local, Austin based organic potting soil that came highly recommended
- Fox Farm Ocean Forest
No question, the Ocean Forest is head and shoulders better than the above two. For comparison sake, I planted an arugula plant in the latter two soils, and the Fox Farm planted arugula exploded into huge leafy plant, leaving the local soil in the dust. That was about two months ago, and it's still more of the same.
Keep in mind, this is A LOT to pay for soil. However, it's a great foundation to start from. This is the kind of soil you put in a pot and then recondition and fertilize for years and years rather than just buy new soil.
Fantastic product overall.
- Miracle Grow Organic
- A local, Austin based organic potting soil that came highly recommended
- Fox Farm Ocean Forest
No question, the Ocean Forest is head and shoulders better than the above two. For comparison sake, I planted an arugula plant in the latter two soils, and the Fox Farm planted arugula exploded into huge leafy plant, leaving the local soil in the dust. That was about two months ago, and it's still more of the same.
Keep in mind, this is A LOT to pay for soil. However, it's a great foundation to start from. This is the kind of soil you put in a pot and then recondition and fertilize for years and years rather than just buy new soil.
Fantastic product overall.
24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
By Cdav
This soil is one of the best potting soil/mixes on the market. Some people say there is a difference between the original and the S.C. made kind but I'm not sure. I'm sure since I'm on the east coast mine came from the S.C. plant but it is still great soil. It is much better than Miracle Grow Organic Potting Mix and Espoma Organic Potting Mix, which are more widely available. Ocean Forest contains more great ingredients like bat guano, worm castings, etc. I love this stuff and have great success with this and Superoots Air Pots.
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By Brooklyn
Amazon Verified Purchase
Moist, healthy, and made my plants grow deep beautiful shades of greens and they grew tall and healthy, loved this stuff...i recommend to any home garden people...
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
The soil smells very close to what a fishtank smells like....and no wonder because it has stuff from the sea in it....but that's ok because the performance of the soil erases any care about the smell. It does dissipate once you've planted with it and it's been out in the air...but boy when I opened the box from Amazon I had to rush it right out to the garage so it would'nt stink up the house! lol I've had seeds sprout after only a couple days in this soil....It rocks! (btw, no fertilizer is needed for 30 days with this soil...nor did I feel the need to put any in the soil...) Just seeds, soil and a grow lamp and heating pad. Sprouts very quickly! Had NO issues with gnats/flies/bugs in this soil....very pure, good quality. Love it! :)
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By David
Amazon Verified Purchase
Buy it, you'll love it. I mix it 50/50 with root organics. Exactly what your looking for. Jane loves her seafood
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
I only grow my veggies w/ organic products & Fox Farm has yet to disappoint. It has became my personal favorite organic soil. I would recommend it to anyone. I just wouldn't pay what they are charging on here. If you can find it at a local nursery for $18-$20 a bag. Grab a few bags & don't look back! Your plants will thank you! *FYI: I use it w/ Earth Juice Nutrients...
Happy gardens are organic gardens!
*UPDATE*
I now blend Dr. Earth's Organic Soil & Fox Farm, w/ a dash of Vermiculite.
My mix of the two is:
2/3 Dr. Earth's to 1/3 Fox Farm. I think they are both great soil for plants, but Dr. Earth uses no Guano which means no smell to attract Gnats. (I HATE GNATS!) Plus it contains some of the best beneficial fungi mycorrhizae in any soil. The Dr's soil is also $10 cheaper a bag. BUT...most importantly, it makes a killer mix! Now I do still use Earth Juice as my Nutes. But have added using General Organics CalMag+ ~ Thrive Alive Green Vitamin B ~ Plant Success for its top of the line/best made, beneficial fungi mycorrhizae. If I was to go back & change anything about what I said in my original review: I'd say if you are using Organic Soil, use the Earth Juice "5" as your main Nutes! Not only is EJ a top of the line product, they are the best priced Organic Nutes on the market!
O'tay...I'm done!
Happy Growing
Here is a list of what I organic media & nutes I use...
Fox Farm Ocean Forest Potting Soil 1.50 Cu.Ft.
Planting Soil Mix, 1.5 cu ft bag
HydroOrganics Earth Juice Grow Germination Kit, 1-Quart
HydroOrganics Earth Juice Catalyst Germination Kit, 1-Quart
HydroOrganics HOJ07601 Earth Juice Microblast Germination Kit, 1-Quart
META-K Earth Juice Plant Supplement Size: 1 Pint
Hydrofarm GH5313 CaMg+, 1-Gallon
Thrive Alive B1 Green
Plant Success Soluble 8 Ounces Read more ›
Happy gardens are organic gardens!
*UPDATE*
I now blend Dr. Earth's Organic Soil & Fox Farm, w/ a dash of Vermiculite.
My mix of the two is:
2/3 Dr. Earth's to 1/3 Fox Farm. I think they are both great soil for plants, but Dr. Earth uses no Guano which means no smell to attract Gnats. (I HATE GNATS!) Plus it contains some of the best beneficial fungi mycorrhizae in any soil. The Dr's soil is also $10 cheaper a bag. BUT...most importantly, it makes a killer mix! Now I do still use Earth Juice as my Nutes. But have added using General Organics CalMag+ ~ Thrive Alive Green Vitamin B ~ Plant Success for its top of the line/best made, beneficial fungi mycorrhizae. If I was to go back & change anything about what I said in my original review: I'd say if you are using Organic Soil, use the Earth Juice "5" as your main Nutes! Not only is EJ a top of the line product, they are the best priced Organic Nutes on the market!
O'tay...I'm done!
Happy Growing
Here is a list of what I organic media & nutes I use...
Fox Farm Ocean Forest Potting Soil 1.50 Cu.Ft.
Planting Soil Mix, 1.5 cu ft bag
HydroOrganics Earth Juice Grow Germination Kit, 1-Quart
HydroOrganics Earth Juice Catalyst Germination Kit, 1-Quart
HydroOrganics HOJ07601 Earth Juice Microblast Germination Kit, 1-Quart
META-K Earth Juice Plant Supplement Size: 1 Pint
Hydrofarm GH5313 CaMg+, 1-Gallon
Thrive Alive B1 Green
Plant Success Soluble 8 Ounces Read more ›
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By calvin
fox farm ocean forest is a good soil for those medicinal herbs and flowers. it has a mix of good things from the sea and the forest. it is a good soil, but usually at the hydro shop it runs about 20 bucks. it is my second choice always. it could use a little more perlite, and a little more coco coir. roots organic original potting soil is a superior product, and usually about five dollars cheaper. still ocean forest soil is better than anything else, other than roots organic.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
I used this for potting up several different kinds of indoor plants, and they have all done well. It's been over a month, and no problems with it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great soil!
I love this potting soil and will always use it. It has quality ingredients and makes my garden a lot easier to mange whilst providing excellent results. Read more
Published 20 days ago by Kaelyb
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good soil
A little pricey but worth it! Willing to try the products that go with the soil. Will purchase again when ready
Published 29 days ago by JammaPamma
5.0 out of 5 stars
Looks great!
I haven't had a chance to use this soil yet, but it looks like it will do the job! The soil was received within 4 days from purchase (from Great Garden Supply) and was in excellent... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Colonel2112
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it
Bought this soil for my banana plants. Has all kind of stuff that plants thrive on. You won't need nutes for about a month with this soil.
Published 2 months ago by Nick
5.0 out of 5 stars
FoxFarm Soil
What can you say about a product that does everything it's supposed to. This is the best soil on the market BAR NONE.
Published 2 months ago by ArgentX
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wow!!!!!
I am very impressed with the difference in the results of this soil mix compared with other soils I have used. Read more
Published 2 months ago by hwdmol
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic soil.
There really isn't anything better out there, though, there are comparable soils. You could make your own I guess, but as long as the place you are buying this from is clean this... Read more
Published 4 months ago by crank
5.0 out of 5 stars
loved it!
you can tell immediately that this is different than your typical big box store soil. When you open the bag, you can fee how light and moist the soil is. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Brett Ellis
5.0 out of 5 stars
My plants exploded
I transplanted my entire indoor garden to this soil, and within 4 days every plant had responded with a massive growth spurt. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Tracy Spangler
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Soil!
I made some AACT and it's been working wonders with this soil. I love how loose and airy the soil is!
Published 6 months ago by Quintarus Thomas
