Compost Plus Mix Soil Amendment – 5lb Bag with Cover Crop Seeds

Overview

Revitalize your garden with the powerful boost compost plus mix, a comprehensive soil amendment designed to enrich and prepare your garden beds for optimal growth. This 5lb bag provides a nutrient-dense solution, perfect for replenishing essential elements in your soil. The key ingredient is NOP-compliant screened compost, thoughtfully amended with kelp meal, blood meal, and bone meal – a trio known for their profound benefits to plant health and soil structure. This product is ideal for gardeners looking to enhance their soil’s vitality naturally. Beyond just an amendment, this kit also includes a blend of cover crop seeds, making it a complete solution for putting your ‘Garden to Bed’ and ensuring a thriving spring.

This unique blend is crafted to support a healthy soil ecosystem, which is the foundation of any successful garden. The compost component improves soil structure, water retention, and aeration, while the added meals provide a slow-release source of vital nutrients. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting, this garden soil amendment offers an effortless way to ensure your plants receive the best possible start and sustained nourishment. It’s an excellent choice for annual garden preparation or for boosting specific areas needing extra care.

The inclusion of cover crop seeds further elevates this product, offering a holistic approach to soil management. These seeds, designed to be sown before the first frost, work synergistically with the compost to protect and enrich your soil during the colder months, preventing erosion and adding organic matter. This makes the boost compost plus mix an indispensable tool for sustainable gardening practices, promoting long-term soil fertility and plant resilience.

Key Benefits

Our boost compost plus mix offers a multitude of advantages for your garden, ensuring a healthier, more productive growing environment. This carefully formulated product addresses various aspects of soil health, providing both immediate and long-term benefits.

• Enriches Soil Nutrients: The NOP-compliant compost, combined with kelp meal, blood meal, and bone meal, delivers a rich array of macronutrients and micronutrients that are essential for robust plant growth, restoring depleted soils.
• Improves Soil Structure: Regular application of this organic compost for gardens enhances soil tilth, making it more friable and improving aeration, which is crucial for root development and microbial activity.
• Boosts Water Retention: The organic matter in the compost increases the soil’s capacity to hold water, reducing the frequency of irrigation and making your garden more resilient to dry spells.
• Supports Microbial Life: A healthy soil microbiome is vital for nutrient cycling. This mix fosters a thriving community of beneficial microorganisms, which in turn makes nutrients more available to plants.
• Prepares for Winter: The included cover crop seeds are perfect for winter garden preparation, protecting your soil from erosion and adding valuable organic matter as they decompose.
• Reduces Soil Compaction: The deep roots of the cover crops, along with the improved soil structure from the compost, help to alleviate soil compaction, allowing for better root penetration and water infiltration.
• Promotes Sustainable Gardening: By diverting food scraps and using natural amendments, this product supports eco-friendly gardening practices, contributing to a healthier planet.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Using the boost compost plus mix and cover crop seeds effectively will significantly enhance your garden’s health and productivity. For the compost mix, apply it as a soil amendment by incorporating it into your garden beds before planting, or use it as a top dressing around existing plants. For new beds, mix approximately 1-2 inches of the compost into the top 6-8 inches of soil. For established gardens, spread a thin layer (0.5-1 inch) over the soil surface, allowing it to slowly amend the soil with each watering. This garden soil amendment is versatile and can be used for a wide range of plants, from vegetables and herbs to flowers and shrubs.

The included cover crop seeds are crucial for winter garden preparation. These ‘winter-kill’ seeds, including oats, peas, barley, tillage radish, and vetch, should be sown before the first hard frost. Prepare the soil surface by raking it lightly, then broadcast the seeds evenly. Lightly rake again to cover the seeds with about 1/4 to 1/2 inch of soil. Water gently to ensure good seed-to-soil contact. The cover crops will grow during the fall, protecting the soil from erosion, suppressing weeds, and adding nitrogen and organic matter as they break down over winter. Come spring, the remaining plant material can be tilled into the soil, further enriching it without the need for extensive removal.

This combination ensures a continuous cycle of soil improvement. The compost provides immediate and ongoing nutrition, while the cover crops work to safeguard and enhance soil structure and fertility during the dormant season. Together, they create a robust foundation for vigorous plant growth, reducing the need for synthetic fertilizers and promoting a more resilient garden ecosystem. Remember to ensure adequate moisture after applying both the compost and sowing the seeds for optimal results.

Size & Details

This product includes one 5-pound bag of boost compost plus mix, which is approximately 0.3 cubic feet. The actual weight may range from 5 to 8 pounds depending on moisture content, ensuring you receive a generous amount of this high-quality soil amendment. This quantity is designed to cover up to 100 square feet of garden space when applied as directed, making it suitable for small to medium-sized garden beds or for targeted enrichment of specific areas. The mix consists of NOP-compliant screened compost, enriched with kelp meal, blood meal, and bone meal, all carefully selected for their beneficial properties. The accompanying organic ‘winter-kill’ cover crop seeds blend includes oats, peas, barley, tillage radish, and vetch, providing a diverse mix for comprehensive soil improvement.

The product is packaged to maintain its quality and efficacy until use. The compost is finely screened for easy application and integration into your garden soil. The cover crop seeds are chosen for their ability to thrive in fall conditions and to naturally decompose over winter, contributing to the soil’s organic matter. This complete kit offers a convenient and effective solution for both immediate soil enhancement and long-term soil health management, all within a practical and easy-to-handle size.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How much garden area does one 5lb bag of Boost Compost Plus Mix cover? A: One 5lb bag of the boost compost plus mix is designed to cover up to 100 square feet of garden space when applied as directed, making it ideal for average-sized home gardens.
• Q: What are the main ingredients in the Boost Compost Plus Mix? A: The main ingredients are NOP-compliant screened compost amended with kelp meal, blood meal, and bone meal, providing a rich blend of natural nutrients for your garden soil.
• Q: When is the best time to apply the cover crop seeds? A: The cover crop seeds should be applied before the first hard frost in the fall to allow them to establish and protect your soil throughout the winter months.
• Q: Is this product suitable for organic gardening? A: Yes, the compost is NOP-compliant, meaning it meets the standards for organic gardening. The cover crop seeds are also organic, making this an excellent choice for an organic compost for gardens.
• Q: What benefits do the cover crop seeds provide? A: The cover crops help protect the soil from erosion, increase moisture retention, reduce soil compaction, suppress weeds, and add valuable organic matter and nutrients as they decompose.
• Q: Can I use this product for container gardening? A: While primarily designed for in-ground gardens, a small amount of the boost compost plus mix can be incorporated into potting mixes for containers to provide an extra nutrient boost.
• Q: What types of cover crop seeds are included in the blend? A: The organic ‘winter-kill’ cover crop seed blend includes oats, peas, barley, tillage radish, and vetch, offering a diverse array of benefits for soil health.
• Q: How does this product help with winter garden preparation? A: This kit helps with winter garden preparation by providing nutrients to depleted soil via the compost and protecting the soil from harsh winter conditions with the cover crops.