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Miracle-Gro® Moisture Control® Potting Mix

Overview & Benefits

  • Protects against over and underwatering
  • Feeds up to 6 months
  • Grows plants twice as big!® (vs. unfed plants.)
  • Absorbs up to 33% more water than basic potting soil (vs. potting soil that does not contain sphagnum peat moss, coir and wetting agent)

How to Use Miracle-Gro® Potting Mix for Planting in Containers

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  • Details & Usage
  • Ratings & Reviews
  • Summary

    Grows plants twice as big vs. unfed plants. Absorbs 33% more water than ordinary potting soil (Potting soil that does not contain sphagnum peat moss, coir, and wetting agent.). Feeds plants up to 6 months with Miracle-Gro® Continuous Release plant food.

  • Available sizes

      8 qt, 16 qt, 25 qt, 1 cf, 50 qt, 2 cf, 55 qt
  • How to Use

    1. Select a pot with a drain hole.

    2. Fill pot about 1/3 full.

    3.Loosen root ball, place plant in pot.

    4. Add mix, press lightly.

    5. Water, let drain.

  • When to Apply

    Container plants.

  • How often to apply

    Whenever planting new plants or when repotting annually.

  • Where to Use

    Use when potting or repotting indoor or outdoor plants in containers.

  • Where Not to Use

    Not for in-ground gardening use.

  • Coverage Area

    The number of containers filled varies by bag size. See on back of bag. (8 qt bag fills two 8 inch-wide pots)

  • Special Instructions

    1. Select a pot with a drain hole.
    2. Fill pot about 1/3 full.
    3. Loosen root ball, place plant in pot.
    4. Add mix, press lightly.
    5. Water, let drain.
  • Fertilizer Analysis

    0.21 - 0.11 - 0.16

  • Packaging

    Bag

Product Ratings

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