FoxFarm Ocean Forest Potting Soil
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About FoxFarm Ocean Forest Potting Soil
Overall Feedback:
83% positive
73% liked its excellent drainage properties, but 27% found it retained too much water
I was surprised to find poor drainage despite having good soil.
I suggest adding perlite or something else to improve the soil's drainage.
72% appreciated its pleasant, earthy aroma, while 28% found it had an unpleasant odor
I noticed a pungent odor in the soil, which I initially thought was due to organic matter. However, it is not clear if the odor is related to the soil or not.
I noticed that the soil smells strongly and all my plants have bugs now.
The soil has a strong musty basement smell.
I experienced a noxious smell of mold as soon as I opened the box containing the bag of soil.
71% appreciated its optimal ph level, though 29% found it too acidic
After watering, all my plants stay wet for a long time, which could be due to the pH balance of the soil.
80% praised for its high nutrient content, while 20% found it lacked essential minerals
This soil is the best to work with and yields better results at the seedling stage.
I initially thought the pungent odor in the soil was due to organic matter.
78% liked its well-balanced soil structure, but 22% found it too sandy
Adding more perlite to the soil is necessary for better aeration and growth of roots, otherwise the soil gets crusty and hard.
72% appreciated its ability to suppress weeds, although 28% found it didn't work as well as expected
My plants respond well to the soil's good drainage.
I had a couple of bags with green mildew on the first inch of soil and a few weeds.
After using the dirt, my plants got infested with aphids and whiteflies. They were not in the same dirt before and did not have any infestation before using it.
