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Fort Vee
All-Purpose Compost-Based Potting Mix
Our flagship soil, Fort Vee is a complete germinating and growing-on mix designed for soil blocking* that is also excellent for trays, pots, and containers. This living soil provides balanced nutrition and exceptional texture to grow vibrant, sturdy transplants.

Ingredients
Blended from mature compost; sphagnum peat moss; crushed, washed, screened granite/basalt blend; coconut coir; vermiculite; gypsum; blood meal; feather meal; kelp meal; bone meal.

Uses
Seed germination
Soil blocks*
Transplanting vegetable and flower starts
Transplanting houseplants
*Note: as Fort Vee is screened to 1/2″, the use of mini soil blockers may require additional user screening to meet mini blocker specifications.

Best Practices
Prep For Use
Wet product with warm water a few hours prior to planting or soil blocking. This allows the soil to stabilize and prevents soil from washing out of pots or trays.

Handling
Avoid drastic changes in moisture/saturation. Store undercover, out of direct sunlight. Protect from weed seed, petroleum products, and other contaminants.

Supplemental Fertility
Usually, no additional fertility is required. If roots have filled the container and fertility is needed, top-dress with Compost Plus and water in.

Storage and Shelf Life
Store in a neutral environment which encourages moisture retention and protects from UV light. For optimal performance of living soil, we suggest using it within 6-9 months from the date of purchase, although it may perform adequately for up to 12 months. For more detailed information, please refer to our article on storage and handling. For more detailed information, Inquiries and Orders – call 502-442-7883 or steve@freshstartgrowers.com