{"title":"Soil and Soil Amendments","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"yuf-custom-soil-blend","title":"YUF Custom Soil Blend","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrder the same soil blend we use in all of our YUF raised beds. We've had great results and excellent feedback from all of our customers we've made this option available for you. Our soil mix is unlike anything you'll find at your local garden center because of the ingredients and processing method we use. As a result, the microbial life, nutrient quality, and quality of the soil will help to ensure exceptional gardening results no matter what you are growing. Our soil mix features a proprietary blend of worm castings, peat, and perlite. In addition, our soil mix is made without the use of any animal products such as composted manure so vegetarians and vegans can have peace of mind they are not eating any animal-related products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoil is the foundation for the successful growth of all plants. Because of the high content of worm castings and other composted materials in the garden, this mix will provide all the nutrients you need for your vegetable garden. You can use it as a soil amendment to your raised beds, as a soil conditioner for your in-ground plants, and even as part of a potting mix blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur YUF Custom Soil Blend is currently only available in the cubic yard size. If you'd like smaller 20L bags for ease of transport and storage, we recommend you order our Potting Soil Mix which is very similar to our custom blend just with a different proportion of the ingredients. It has a strong earthy smell, are very dark brown and almost black in colour with flecks of white perlite distributed throughout. It is screened to ensure a small and uniform particle size and a very rich and fluffy texture. Note, mini-tote bags are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eno longer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eunavailable and are being discontinued.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery Information: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery is typically arranged on Saturday mornings. Our full cubic yards come in a heavy duty reusable tote bag on a wooden skid. For customers in Toronto and the immediate surrounding suburbs, delivery is included in the cost of your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that delivery in narrow laneways may not be possible. Unfortunately we cannot arrange delivery over a fence, up or down a set of stairs, on a sharply angled surface or across very rough surfaces. For all orders, as well as special delivery instructions, please indicate in the checkout notes the delivery location and any special details to ensure a smooth delivery. Please contact us if you have additional questions or instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor deliveries outside Toronto (ex. Milton, Halton, Pickering), an additional delivery charge may be required. Read \u003ca title=\"YUF Custom Soil Blend Additional Information\" href=\"http:\/\/store.youngurbanfarmers.com\/blogs\/news\/7017134-yuf-custom-soil-blend-additional-information\"\u003eAdditional Information on the YUF Custom Soil Blend\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gro4Organics","offers":[{"title":"Cubic Yard","offer_id":199000782,"sku":"","price":275.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0117\/8532\/products\/soil.jpg?v=1329423461"},{"product_id":"all-purpose-4-4-4-fertilizer-2kg","title":"Gaia Green All Purpose Organic 4-4-4 Fertilizer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Is It?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGaia Green All Purpose 4-4-4 is an excellent organic granular fertilizer for general garden use. This is our go-to fertilizer in all of our gardens and indoor plants and something we've used over many years with great results. This complete fertilizer combines the best of the Gaia products for an outstanding organic blend. Great for fruit and vegetable gardens, trees, shrubs, and for general landscape and garden plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse as a top dressing for raised beds, container gardens, and planter boxes. Apply 30ml (2tbsp) per 4L (1gal.) of soil. Gently dig the fertilizer into the soil surface. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product comes in a 2kg plastic tub with convenient carrying handle. A 10 kg bag is also available for purchase (please allow for additional handling time) and a 20kg bag is also available by special request (please email us for details).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ealfalfa meal, bone meal, blood meal, glacial rock dust, mined potassium sulphate, fossilised carbon complex, rock phosphate, greensand, kelp meal, and gypsum. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from GMO-free ingredients. Read \u003ca title=\"Gaia Green All Purpose Fertilizer Additional Information\" href=\"http:\/\/store.youngurbanfarmers.com\/blogs\/news\/7017162-gaia-green-all-purpose-4-4-4-fertilizer-additional-information\"\u003eAdditional Information on the Gaia Green All Purpose 4-4-4 Organic Fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaia Green","offers":[{"title":"2kg Tub","offer_id":237541187,"sku":"","price":26.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"10kg Bag","offer_id":4129382236201,"sku":"","price":65.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20kg Bag","offer_id":5410654486569,"sku":"","price":125.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0117\/8532\/products\/DSC06608-2.jpg?v=1356297369"},{"product_id":"certified-organic-bulk-worm-castings","title":"Organic Worm Castings","description":"\u003cp\u003eGet your urban farm and vegetable garden off to a great start with our organic worm castings. Worm castings are one of the best and most effective ways to ensure strong plant health, increase yields, improve soil texture, add beneficial micronutrients, and stimulate plant growth no matter if you have a sandy soil base or clay soil base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorm castings are the perfect amendment for \u003cspan\u003eraised beds, in-ground gardens, container gardens, flower beds, and even lawns as they are excellent at holding onto moisture making your plants more drought-resistant and stimulating them to develop a stronger root system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur worm castings are approved for use in organic agriculture by Pro-Certand are the same castings we use in both our \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/store.youngurbanfarmers.com\/collections\/all\/products\/yuf-custom-soil-blend\" title=\"YUF Custom Soil Blend\"\u003eYUF Custom Soil Blend\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/store.youngurbanfarmers.com\/collections\/all\/products\/yuf-potting-soil-mix\" title=\"YUF Potting Soil Mix\"\u003eYUF Potting Soil Mix\u003c\/a\u003e. We're making this available in bulk quantities for gardeners who want to get outstanding results from their garden no matter if this is the year one or year one hundred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinding high-quality, nutrient-rich, organic worm castings for your garden can be challenging, and that's why we've worked hard to ensure a consistent high-quality product. You'll be able to see and taste the results in your garden this year. If the soil is the foundation of your garden, investing in it and building the strongest foundation possible will do wonders to producing a bumper crop this year and for many years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur worm castings come by the full cubic yard. Smaller 5L bags and 20L bags are available. Our worm castings have a strong earthy smell, are very dark brown and almost black in colour and are screened to ensure a small and uniform particle size and a very rich and fluffy texture. The worms have not been fed any manure or animal matter so there is no risk of fecal contamination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery Information: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery is typically arranged on Saturday mornings. Our full cubic yards come in a heavy duty reusable tote bag on a wooden skid. For customers in Toronto and the immediate surrounding suburbs, delivery is included in the cost of your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that delivery in narrow laneways may not be possible. Unfortunately we cannot arrange delivery over a fence, up or down a set of stairs, on a sharply angled surface or across very rough surfaces. For all orders, as well as special delivery instructions, please indicate in the checkout notes the delivery location and any special details to ensure a smooth delivery. Please contact us if you have additional questions or instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor deliveries outside Toronto and the immediate suburbs (ex. Milton, Halton, Whitby), an additional delivery charge may be required. \u003cspan\u003eRead \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"YUF Custom Soil Blend Additional Information\" href=\"http:\/\/store.youngurbanfarmers.com\/blogs\/news\/7017134-yuf-custom-soil-blend-additional-information\"\u003eAdditional Information on our Worm Castings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Young Urban Farmers","offers":[{"title":"Cubic Yard","offer_id":519165457,"sku":"","price":395.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0117\/8532\/products\/soil_large.jpg?v=1392742623"},{"product_id":"yuf-potting-soil-mix","title":"YUF Potting Soil Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrder the same soil blend we use in all of our YUF container gardens. Order by the cubic yard to get the best value when planting or replanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur potting soil mix is unlike anything you'll find at your local garden center because of the premium worm castings that are used. This provides strong microbial life, nutrient availability, and excellent structure to help you achieve exceptional gardening results no matter what you are growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur soil mix features a proprietary blend of worm castings, with an increased amount of peat and perlite to improve moisture retention and lighten up the weight of the blend. The exact weight will vary based on the moisture content in the soil. In addition, our soil mix is made without the use of any animal products such as composted manure so vegetarians and vegans can have peace of mind they are not eating any animal-related products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoil is the foundation for the successful growth of all plants. Because of the high content of worm castings and other composted materials in the garden, this mix will provide all the nutrients you need for your vegetable garden. For raised beds or in-ground gardens, we suggest ordering our \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/store.youngurbanfarmers.com\/collections\/all\/products\/yuf-custom-soil-blend\" title=\"YUF Custom Soil Blend\"\u003eYUF Custom Soil Mix\u003c\/a\u003e or our \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/store.youngurbanfarmers.com\/collections\/all\/products\/certified-organic-bulk-worm-castings\" title=\"Certified Organic Worm Castings\"\u003eCertified Organic Worm Castings\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur potting soil mix comes only by the cubic yard with a minimum 2 cubic yard order. This blend have a strong earthy smell, are very dark brown and almost black in colour with the white perlite  evenly distributed throughout. It is screened to ensure a small and uniform particle size and a very rich and fluffy texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery Information: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery is typically arranged on Saturday mornings. Our full cubic yards come in a heavy duty reusable tote bag on a wooden skid. For customers in Toronto and the immediate surrounding suburbs, delivery is included in the cost of your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that delivery in narrow laneways may not be possible. Unfortunately we cannot arrange delivery over a fence, up or down a set of stairs, on a sharply angled surface or across very rough surfaces. For all orders, as well as special delivery instructions, please indicate in the checkout notes the delivery location and any special details to ensure a smooth delivery. Please contact us if you have additional questions or instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor deliveries outside Toronto (ex. Milton, Halton, Pickering), an additional delivery charge may be required. Read \u003ca title=\"YUF Custom Soil Blend Additional Information\" href=\"http:\/\/store.youngurbanfarmers.com\/blogs\/news\/7017134-yuf-custom-soil-blend-additional-information\"\u003eAdditional Information on the YUF Potting Soil M\u003c\/a\u003eix.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Young Urban Farmers","offers":[{"title":"Cubic Yard","offer_id":551183005,"sku":"","price":275.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0117\/8532\/products\/soil_large_15c1037f-bcf6-4a35-aa9a-751647c580e9.jpg?v=1392760383"},{"product_id":"cacao-shell-mulch-3-6kg","title":"Cacao Shell Mulch 3.6kg","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeautiful. aromatic, natural mulch\u003c\/strong\u003e makes your garden smell like chocolate!!! Made from the usually discarded outer husks\/shells of the cacao bean after it has been fermented and roasted. Smell lasts for up to 1 week .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCacao shell mulch naturally and sustainably helps to keep moisture in the soil and weeds from growing. Great for all gardens including potted plants, container gardens, raised beds, and more! It is naturally weed free from the roasting process\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpread a layer up to 2\" (5cm) thick over the soil surface. Soaking the shells in a bucket of water will help to release the rich chocolate aroma and make the shells stick to the soil surface. A thicker layer helps to attract a variety of beneficial organisms such as worms, bacteria, and fungi to the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 3.6kg bag contains approximately 14L of cacao shells, which will provide a coverage of approximately 12 sq ft at 0.5\" depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReapply as needed midseason or at the beginning of each gardening season or cropping cycle. Cacao shells add a variety of nutrients back into your soil as they break down. Our cacao shells are from beans roasted in Toronto and sourced from sustainable farmers in Mexico and Latin America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDid you know our cacao shells can be brewed into a delicious tea? It tastes great hot or cold. We recommend 1-2 tbsp per cup with a 5 minute steep for a rich, dark chocolate aroma and taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARNING\u003c\/strong\u003e: Avoid using this product if you have pets including dogs and cats that like to dig\/eat\/explore in your garden. Cacao shells contain both caffeine and theobromine just like chocolate, which can be toxic or even fatal for pets if ingested\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Young Urban Farmers Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31633563025470,"sku":"","price":26.45,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0117\/8532\/products\/YUF-Cacao-Shell-Mulch-Front.jpg?v=1584543259"},{"product_id":"seed-starting-soil-mix-8l","title":"Seed Starting Soil Mix 8L","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow healthy, vibrant, seedlings for your garden with our custom Seed Starting Mix. Specially formulated for all your vegetables, flowers, and herb seeds, you can ensure you seedlings grow healthy and strong with the perfect balance of nutrition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady-to-use, simply open the bag, fill your seed starting trays, and you're ready to go. It is made with premium organic worm castings, Canadian sphagnum peat moss, perlite, and vermiculite without any chemicals such as wetting agents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvides great moisture retention as peat, perlite, and vermiculite are great at absorbing and holding moisture right at the root level. This means healthy seedlings that are less prone to water stress, or if you miss a watering. Perlite and vermiculite also aid in soil structure providing porosity and air flow within the mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes with a recloseable zipper, allowing you to store extra soil for later. The packaging can also be reused (we use it to portion out smaller amounts of bulk fertilizer and soil amendments). The packaging is also fully recyclable (code 2), meaning almost all municipalities, including Toronto, will accept this into their recycling program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can use this for more than just your seed starting needs. It is great for indoor potted plants, hanging baskets, raised bed and planter amendments, and even for lawns, flower beds, trees, and shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIngredients: Worm castings, peat, perlite, vermiculite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProudly made in Toronto, Canada\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Young Urban Farmers Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31859686637630,"sku":"","price":17.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0117\/8532\/files\/seed-front-no-procert.jpg?v=1768870960"},{"product_id":"worm-castings-plus","title":"Worm Castings Plus","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eGrow your best garden with Worm Casting Plus, a concentrated soil amendment. Made from premium worm castings and black soldier fly insect frass, Enjoy beautiful, healthy, vibrant plants, flower beds, vegetable gardens, and more! A little goes a long way with our convenient concentrated solution and alternative to chemical fertilizers. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eEnvironmentally friendly, non-toxic, and made from renewable sources, Worm Castings Plus gives you the high organic matter and beneficial microbes found in worm castings along with the defense-boosting and longer-acting benefits of insect frass. Our multipurpose soil booster helps improve soil fertility, improve crop yields, stimulate bigger blooms, and increase overall garden health. It has a rich, earthy aroma that is easy to use and ready to use right out of the package.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Worms:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWorms are nature's premier recyclers, converting organic material into rich, bio-available plant food. They can produce up to 1.5x their body mass in worm castings per day, with the resulting material being full of nutrients and beneficial microbes that can immediately be used by all the plants in your garden, indoors or outdoors. Without them and the work they do, our farms and gardens would not be as productive\/fertile and our environment would be less robust\/resilient to climate change. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Black Soldier Flies:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBlack soldier flies (BSF) are another powerhouse recycler, converting a wide range of materials into a concentrated compost material for all your gardening needs. Their frass has been tested to contain more nutrients per gram than worm castings and produce a longer-acting, slow-release of nutrients. BSF are harmless and a short-lived species. They do not transmit disease, do not sting\/bite, and the adults only live to mate and reproduce (they don't even eat!). Because frass contains chitin (common in insect exoskeletons), this stimulates plants to increase their defenses, grow stronger cell walls, produce healthier and more robust leaves while also reducing the overall risk of pathogenic bacteria compared to other forms of compost.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstructions for Use:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAs a top dressing for indoor\/outdoor plants: Spread up to 1 inch (2.5cm) Worm Castings Plus 2-3 times per year or as needed. Water thoroughly\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAs part of a custom soil or potting soil mix: Blend 1 part Worm Castings Plus with 4-5 parts potting mix or soil-less mix. Moisten before using and water thoroughly after planting.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eStorage: Store in a cool, dry place.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e100% Natural and made with 100% Canadian inputs. Worm Castings Plus is a natural, renewable, environmentally friendly biofertilizer. It is effective for all types of plants and gardens including potted plants, flower beds, vegetable gardens, lawns, container gardens, and more. No flies, larvae, or worms are harmed in the production of Worm Castings Plus.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Young Urban Farmers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39574143631551,"sku":"","price":24.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0117\/8532\/files\/Worm-Castings-Plus-Front-Soil-no-procert-logo2.jpg?v=1734363807"},{"product_id":"biochar-1-6kg","title":"Biochar 1.6kg","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eSupercharge your garden with our premium horticultural biochar. Proudly Canadian and made in Ontario, biochar works to improve all soil types by improving moisture retention, increasing nutrient uptake, and creating a diverse biodynamic habitat for soil microbes and beneficial organisms to thrive. A healthy soil means healthy plants and thriving gardens!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eEach bag contains on average 7L of biochar, with average particle size of 3-5mm. It is easy to mix with your favourite fertilizer and soil amendments, which will then charge and activate it. As a general guideline, use 5-10% biochar as part of your overall soil mix. A little goes a long way.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOur biochar contains a very high 80% minimum carbon content and is created using landfill diverted waste wood and a proprietary non-pyrolysis technology. Not all biochar is created the same or has the physical, structural, and chemical properties you want for your garden. 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Use directly out of the package or mix and create your own custom soil blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProudly Canadian with both biochar and worm castings made in Ontario. Our biochar contains an exceptionally high 80% minimum carbon content using a special non-pyrolysis technology. Our certified organic worm castings are rich in organic matter and have been the foundation for all of our garden blends. As a general guideline, we recommend using 10-20% Biochar Plus as part of your overall mix\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA little goes a long way. Enjoy a thriving, easier to maintain garden with results you'll need to see in order to believe. Gardens will be more resilient to drought stress, more efficient in nutrient uptake, and produce bigger yields with less effort. We like to think of it as adding a superhero amendment for your garden!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiochar allows you to put carbon directly back into the soil, in a form that is stable for the long-term. 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Get 3x the kelp and seaweed benefits in a single package with our blend of Laminaria, Sargassum, and Ascophyllum nodosum for more vibrant flowers, better tasting produce, faster growing plants, and more resilience to various plant stressors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo ensure maximum solubility and its ability to quickly and fully dissolve in water, our kelp is freeze-dried and powdered to increase its surface area. This also makes its nutrients readily available and easy for plants to absorb, with most gardeners seeing quick results even after the first application. Super Soluble Seaweed is ideal as a foliar plant spray throughout all stages of plant growth including seed starting, leafy growth, flowering\/fruiting, and for general overall plant health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Super Soluble Seaweed 150g container can produce up to 150L of finished solution. Mix 1\/4 teaspoon per 1L water. Stir vigorously and use within 24 hours. Multiple applications are preferred over higher or more concentrated solutions. A little goes a long way. Super Soluble Seaweed can also be used as a soil drench to allow the plant roots to absorb and take up the nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaminaria can assist plants in the recovery from viruses (ex. wilts and mosaic viruses) due to its antioxidant and antibacterial properties. Sargassum boosts water retention and builds resilience against drought stress due to its high alginic acid content. And Ascophyllum nodosum is widely recognized as one of the best marine plants due to its high mineral content and ctyokinins (a plant hormone that triggers cell division and cell enlargement).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee why professional and amateur gardeners, farmers and agronomists use a soluble kelp spray to improve their crops, gardens, and produce outstanding plants. 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Worm castings provide \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ea slow release of nutrients in a plant-available form to support soil ecosystems, improve moisture retention, and support plant vitality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eUse as a standalone soil amendment or as part of a custom soil blend, seed starting mix or potting mix. Can be used to brew compost tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Young Urban Farmers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45199845785791,"sku":null,"price":21.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0117\/8532\/files\/YoungUrbanFarmersEarthwormCastings8LBagFront.jpg?v=1772114741"},{"product_id":"rock-phosphate","title":"Rock Phosphate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRock Phosphate is a great way to add essential phosphate nutrients to your garden. 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