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Black Gold Peat Moss Plus, 8 qt.

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Black Gold, 8 QT, Peat Moss Plus, With Peat Moss Plus You Get All The Benefits Of Peat Moss Plus An Organic Wetting Agent To Aid In Rewetting The Peat Moss. Listed By The Organic Materials Review Institute, OMRI, For The Production Of Organic Food & Fiber, Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss Is An Excellent General Purpose Soil Conditioner For Acid Loving Plants Like Azaleas, Rhododendrons, Roses, Conifers, Blueberries, & Heather. Minimize Damaging Nutrient Loss By Adding Peat Moss To Your Soil. Peat Moss Is Also Helpful In Seeding Or Repairing New & Existing Lawns

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Black Gold, 8 QT, Peat Moss Plus, With Peat Moss Plus You Get All The Benefits Of Peat Moss Plus An Organic Wetting Agent To Aid In Rewetting The Peat Moss. Listed By The Organic Materials Review Institute, OMRI, For The Production Of Organic Food & Fiber, Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss Is An Excellent General Purpose Soil Conditioner For Acid Loving Plants Like Azaleas, Rhododendrons, Roses, Conifers, Blueberries, & Heather. Minimize Damaging Nutrient Loss By Adding Peat Moss To Your Soil. Peat Moss Is Also Helpful In Seeding Or Repairing New & Existing Lawns

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Plants growing in pots should be repotted when the roots start growing out of the drain holes. Typically, the new pot should be just one size larger than the pot it’s been growing in. Never use garden soil in a pot. Always use a soilless container mix...
Starting times will vary depending on the vegetable you are growing. Each seed packet will have specific sowing instructions for that type of vegetable. Some plants, such as tomatoes and peppers, should be started indoors, 6-8 weeks before the last frost...
The process of bringing seeds outside is called hardening off. Hardening off is generally done sometime after the seedling has two full sets of normal leaves. In Minnesota, you want to begin hardening off seedlings in late April/early May.  To ...
If you have a southern facing window with all day sun, you may grow seedlings in a windowsill. Be sure to rotate the seedlings frequently to ensure the plants do not lean heavily towards the sun. For more even results, use a grow light, positioned roughly...
We recommend using either high intensity T5 fluorescent bulbs, or LED grow lights. Both setups will produce excellent results. T5s are the typical grow light, are economical and come in frequencies that are helpful for plant development. LED technology...
Grow lights should be kept roughly 4-5” above the top of seedling leaves. If you are using very powerful LEDs, you could even keep them 8-10” away.
Grow lights should be used to mimic a natural sunlight cycle for plants. We recommend using them 12 hours a day, from roughly 7am to 7pm.  
Yes, there are pots that can stay outside year-round. If you are looking for planters which can be set outside even in winter, take a look at Gertens’ assortment of wooden barrels, ...
Water the plant to be transplanted thoroughly. Next lay the plant on its side over some newspaper. Slide the plant out of its’ pot. Gently loosen any rootbound roots, tearing them apart. Next fill in your new pot partially, with your selected soil. Place...
Plastic pots are inexpensive, some in a huge range of sizes and colors, remain relatively cool throughout the growing season, and have excellent water retention. Terra Cotta pots are also more budget friendly and are...
The type of soil to use will vary depending on the plants you wish to grow in the pot. Most of our houseplants and annuals will be very happy with our Green Loon potting soil or our Premium Container Mix. However, special types of plants need special...
For most pots, warm water, a gentle dish soap, and a plastic scrub brush will clean off any dirt from the pots. If you have hard water stains, a mix of ½ cup household vinegar in ½ gallon water will help to remove those tough white rings. A warm water...
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