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Add liquid or top feeding through the season if your plants ask for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich soil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Starter\u003c\/strong\u003e: the least hot. Seeds, seedlings and clones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e: moderate. A 50\/50 coco and peat potting soil with less compost and minerals, so it stays workable if you like to feed from the bottle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiving Soil\u003c\/strong\u003e: the hottest. The most compost and minerals, about 10% coco, built for bigger pots and beds you keep growing in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHot Coco\u003c\/strong\u003e: like Gold Blend on straight coco, no peat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlenty of growers layer them: Living Soil in the bottom of the pot, Gold on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 gallon\u003c\/strong\u003e repots a single houseplant. \u003cstrong\u003e2 to 3 gallons\u003c\/strong\u003e handles a few containers. \u003cstrong\u003e1 cubic foot\u003c\/strong\u003e fills about 7 gallons of pots. \u003cstrong\u003e27 cubic feet\u003c\/strong\u003e is a full cubic yard: enough for a 4x8 raised bed filled 10 inches deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure? The \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-calculator\"\u003eSoil Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e takes your beds and pots and does the math for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHand crafted in Paris, Michigan. Designed by a professional geologist. Every blend is quality controlled through field and lab testing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e mailed orders are priced by weight at checkout, and soil is heavy, so it adds up fast. 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Rich in silica and slow to break down, rice hulls support soil structure, microbial activity, and long-term plant health. pH neutral and chemical-free, they’re a smart, regenerative choice for gardeners and growers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImprove Drainage and Aeration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRice hulls are lightweight and help create air pockets in soil, improving root oxygenation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for loosening heavy clay soils or balancing out water retention in compost-heavy beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetain Moisture (Just the Right Amount)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThey hold moisture like a sponge but also let excess water drain, creating a well-balanced root zone.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuppress Weeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eWhen used as mulch, rice hulls form a loose but effective weed barrier while allowing water to pass through.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlowly Decompose and Add Organic Matter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eUnlike fast-decaying materials, rice hulls break down gradually, feeding soil microbes over time and improving soil structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilica Content\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eRice hulls are rich in silica, which can strengthen plant cell walls—some studies suggest this helps improve pest and disease resistance, especially in grains and grasses.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH Neutral and Non-Toxic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eUnlike some amendments, rice hulls are pH neutral and free from salts or harmful residues, making them safe for all kinds of crops.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSustainable and Renewable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThey’re a byproduct of rice production, so using them recycles agricultural waste and supports sustainable farming systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Country Roots","offers":[{"title":"1 Quart","offer_id":52918592078109,"sku":"SQ6614494","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":52918592110877,"sku":"SQ3494677","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Gallons","offer_id":52918592143645,"sku":"SQ3418048","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Cubic Foot","offer_id":52918592176413,"sku":"SQ5967130","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1007\/7120\/1309\/files\/0D1CE8AF-9BDD-47AF-8DC5-CFEDE9BF7A6D.webp?v=1789169775"},{"product_id":"organic-barley-straw","title":"Organic Barley Straw","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrganic Barley Straw\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNaturally sun-dried and chemical-free, organic barley straw is a versatile garden ally. 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Clean, renewable, and regenerative—barley straw brings both balance and resilience to living soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstructions for Use as a Top Dress:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare the Area: Lightly weed and water the soil before application for best results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply the Straw: Spread a 1–2 inch layer of barley straw evenly over the soil surface, keeping it a few inches away from plant stems to prevent rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater In (Optional): Lightly water the straw after spreading to help it settle and stay in place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefresh as Needed: Reapply throughout the season as the straw slowly breaks down, or after heavy rains or wind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreat for vegetable gardens, perennial beds, fruit trees, and pathways.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Country Roots","offers":[{"title":"2 Gallons","offer_id":52918592438557,"sku":"SQ8660476","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Cubic Foot","offer_id":52918592471325,"sku":"SQ1707092","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1007\/7120\/1309\/files\/92F8FB21-5DDD-45EF-8C84-58EE6C46ED34.webp?v=1789169777"},{"product_id":"seed-starter-soil","title":"Seed Starter Soil","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur least hot blend: a gentle, biologically rich start for seeds and seedlings, early root health without burning tender growth.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting from seed is exactly what this blend is for. 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