Natural & Organic Soil Builder
Blended from nutrient rich compost and aged forest products, this pH adjusted soil builder mix will improve the soil in your garden by adding organic matter, promoting proper aeration, and increasing moisture retention and drainage. Use when preparing a new or existing garden bed, or when planting perennials, shrubs or trees. Applications: Use to amend new or existing beds; install trees, shrubs, and perennials; or whenever you need to improve any type of soil. Available – 1.5 cf. bags This [...]
Garden Compost
An organic, nutrient-rich compost ideal for improving your garden’s soil or for use as an above-ground mulch, this mixture of Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss, forest humus and aged compost will increase vegetable yields and blooms in your flower beds by improving your soil’s natural structure. Black Gold® Garden Compost can help your garden become the envy of the neighborhood. Listed by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) for organic production. Applications: Use to amend your garden’s soil or as a [...]
Peat Moss Plus
With Peat Moss Plus you get all the benefits of peat moss plus an organic wetting agent to aid in rewetting the peat moss. Listed by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) for the production of organic food and fiber, Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss is an excellent general-purpose soil conditioner for acid-loving plants like azaleas, rhododendrons, roses, conifers, blueberries, and heather. Minimize damaging nutrient loss by adding peat moss to your soil. Peat moss is also helpful in seeding or [...]
Earthworm Castings
Earthworm Castings is excellent for use as a top dressing, diluted to make a rich liquid “tea” or mixed with soil to stimulate plant growth. Black Gold® Earthworm Castings improves soil structure and increases microbial activity in a way that outperforms most commercial fertilizers. Minerals and nutrients from earthworm castings are in a water-soluble form, making them readily available to plants. Listed by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) for the production of organic food and fiber. Applications: Used as a top [...]
All Purpose Fertilizer
If your garden is a combination of vegetable gardens, perennial and annual flower gardens, fruit trees, vines or ornamental plants, then All Purpose is your all-in-one fertilizer. This balancing all purpose fertilizer contains nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium; the three essential elements of plant nutrition, all conveniently formulated with both quick and slow release nutrients. Apply every 6-8 weeks for a full season of success! Applications: For use in fertilizing your garden or patio containers. Available – 4 lb. box, 15 [...]
Natural and Organic Potting Soil
This Natural and Organic Potting Soil’s rich, loamy mix is a premium choice for all-purpose gardening applications. Our 100% organic base consists of screened earthworm castings, Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss, compost and forest humus. We blend in perlite and pumice to ensure optimum aeration. Listed by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) for organic production. Applications: Use in hanging baskets, patio containers, herb gardens, vegetable plantings, and anywhere you would like to use an organic soil. Available – 4 qt., [...]
Just Coir
This OMRI Listed low salt organic material is just what the name implies, “Just Coir”, actually coconut coir pith. We take the highest quality coir available, rinse it to reduce salts and then reconstitute it from an awkward difficult to use compressed bale into a more user friendly ready to product. Black Gold® Just Coir was formally sold as Sunshine® Pro Just Coir and has become a popular product with hydroponic gardeners. Applications: Adding Organic Matter to Garden or Flower [...]
Tomato & Vegetable
Your tomato, vegetable and herb garden will thrive with this blend of natural nutrients. This formula offers both quick and slow releasing components, making only one application of this tomato & vegetable fertilizer is necessary for most crops. Longer season crops will need an additional application midseason. Detailed directions on the box outline how each type of vegetable should be fertilized. Enjoy the added benefit of this non-burning formula, making it safe for your more tender plants. Applications: For use [...]
Waterhold Cocoblend Potting Soil
Waterhold Cocoblend contains a combination of coconut fibers (coir) and Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss gives your outdoor container plants the advantage of water retention against constant exposure to heat, wind and sun. We add earthworm castings and pumice to make this a high-performance growing medium for all your gardening applications. Does not contain copolymer crystals (polyacrylamide), commonly found in other Waterhold potting soils. OMRI listed. Applications: Use in hanging baskets, container planting or high-heat planting areas for wonderful results. Available [...]
Rose & Flower
Your rose, perennial or annual flower garden will perform like never before with this blend of natural fertilizers. Phosphorus, the essential nutrient for blooms and root development, is combined with quick-releasing nitrogen for early stem growth, and then specially formulated to include alfalfa meal to further promote overall plant and flowering success, creating the perfect nutrient match for your flower garden. Applications: For use in fertilizing your garden or patio containers. Available – 4 lb. box, new 15 lb bag [...]
All Purpose Potting Soil w/CRF (Controlled Release Fertilizer)
Black Gold All Purpose Potting Soil with Controlled Release Fertilizer (CRF) is a multi-purpose, nutrient-rich mix that’s ideal for all plants, including house plants, patio containers, and hanging baskets. We blend Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss with earthworm castings, forest humus, compost and pumice. Specially formulated to feed up to six months and provide both moisture retention and good drainage. Applications: For planting house plants, patio containers, or hanging baskets. Also great for Living Wreaths and Hypertufa planters. Available –4 qt., [...]
Peat Moss
Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss is an excellent general-purpose soil conditioner for acid-loving plants like azaleas, rhododendrons, roses, conifers, blueberries, and heather. Add peat moss to your soil to minimize damaging nutrient loss. Peat moss is also helpful in seeding or repairing new and existing lawns. Listed by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) for the production of organic food and fiber. Applications: Mix liberally with any soil to improve water retention, soil aeration and to stimulate root development. Available – [...]
Starter & Transplant Fertilizer
The key to a beautiful and successful plant in your garden is what’s happening in the soil. Black Gold® Starter and Transplant fertilizer is designed to give your new plants exactly what they need to succeed. We start out with a balanced fertilizer of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium; we then add specially selected mycorrhizae to the fertilizer. The addition of the mycorrhizae will work with your plants to expand their root system which in turn will allow your plant to [...]
Seedling Mix
This blend of double-screened Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss and fine Perlite gives seedlings the aeration and moisture retention they need for strong development. A wetting agent ensures rapid water penetration, and the fine texture of this mix encourages high germination and easy transplanting. Use to germinate your seeds in flats, pots, and plug trays. Our Seedling Mix is listed by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) for organic production. Applications: For use as a growing media in germinating seeds in [...]
Pumice
A basic ingredient in Black Gold® potting soils, pumice is a soft quarried stone used when rooting cuttings. This very porous medium increases the nutrient retention of all soils and overall aeration and drainage for plants like cacti, bromeliads, succulents, and bonsai. Use pumice to boost the bulk density of your mixes, a valued trait when growing in outdoor containers. Applications: Use this very porous medium when rooting cuttings, or add it to a regular potting soil to increase aeration, [...]
Natural and Organic Potting Soil
This Natural and Organic Potting Soil’s rich, loamy mix is a premium choice for all-purpose gardening applications. Our 100% organic base consists of screened earthworm castings, Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss, compost and forest humus. We blend in perlite and pumice to ensure optimum aeration. Listed by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) for organic production. Applications: Use in hanging baskets, patio containers, herb gardens, vegetable plantings, and anywhere you would like to use an organic soil. Available – 4 qt., [...]
Waterhold Cocoblend Potting Soil
Waterhold Cocoblend contains a combination of coconut fibers (coir) and Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss gives your outdoor container plants the advantage of water retention against constant exposure to heat, wind and sun. We add earthworm castings and pumice to make this a high-performance growing medium for all your gardening applications. Does not contain copolymer crystals (polyacrylamide), commonly found in other Waterhold potting soils. OMRI listed. Applications: Use in hanging baskets, container planting or high-heat planting areas for wonderful results. Available [...]
Garden Compost
An organic, nutrient-rich compost ideal for improving your garden’s soil or for use as an above-ground mulch, this mixture of Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss, forest humus and aged compost will increase vegetable yields and blooms in your flower beds by improving your soil’s natural structure. Black Gold® Garden Compost can help your garden become the envy of the neighborhood. Listed by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) for organic production. Applications: Use to amend your garden’s soil or as a [...]
Citrus, Avocado & Vine
This blend of natural ingredients is a perfect match for citrus, avocados, grapes, and fruit and ornamental trees. Developed with high nitrogen content, this formula promotes a balanced growth ratio of plant to fruit. This citrus, avocado & vine fertilizer is safe for use with plants in native ground as well as in containerized plantings. Applications: For use in fertilizing your garden or patio containers. Available – 4 lb. box, new 15 lb bag United States Download MSDS Sheet OMRI [...]
Perlite
As a soil amendment, Perlite (heat-expanded siliceous volcanic rock) is used to improve aeration and drainage. Its moisture and nutrient retention capabilities and lightweight characteristics make it an excellent sterile medium for starting seeds and rooting cuttings. Perlite does not degrade over time, which makes it a long-term solution to many gardening problems. Applications: Perlite can be used to start seeds, root cuttings, or store bulbs. It is also a necessary ingredient for making Hypertufa planters. Available – 12 qt., [...]
Peat Moss Plus
With Peat Moss Plus you get all the benefits of peat moss plus an organic wetting agent to aid in rewetting the peat moss. Listed by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) for the production of organic food and fiber, Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss is an excellent general-purpose soil conditioner for acid-loving plants like azaleas, rhododendrons, roses, conifers, blueberries, and heather. Minimize damaging nutrient loss by adding peat moss to your soil. Peat moss is also helpful in seeding or [...]
Seedling Mix
This blend of double-screened Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss and fine Perlite gives seedlings the aeration and moisture retention they need for strong development. A wetting agent ensures rapid water penetration, and the fine texture of this mix encourages high germination and easy transplanting. Use to germinate your seeds in flats, pots, and plug trays. Our Seedling Mix is listed by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) for organic production. Applications: For use as a growing media in germinating seeds in [...]
Earthworm Castings
Earthworm Castings is excellent for use as a top dressing, diluted to make a rich liquid “tea” or mixed with soil to stimulate plant growth. Black Gold® Earthworm Castings improves soil structure and increases microbial activity in a way that outperforms most commercial fertilizers. Minerals and nutrients from earthworm castings are in a water-soluble form, making them readily available to plants. Listed by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) for the production of organic food and fiber. Applications: Used as a top [...]
Orchid Bark
Handsome enough to add a fine finishing touch to indoor plants, dish gardens and terrariums, our fir bark is specially graded for uniformity, making it a superior propagation medium for orchids. Our fine grade is best used for thin rooted orchids like Neofinetia types, while our medium grade is ideal for medium diameter rooted orchids like Odontoglossum types. Applications: The incorporation of orchid bark into your orchid soil is a natural way to increase the air capacity of your mix. [...]
Cactus Mix
Our special Cactus Mix combines pumice, earthworm castings, compost, and forest humus to provide the perfect soil structure and drainage for all types of cacti, bromeliads and succulents. Black Gold Cactus Mix is the first step in creating your own garden oasis. Applications: For use in planting and transplanting your succulents and bromeliads. Available – 4 qt., 8 qt., 12 qt. and 1 cf. bags United States Download MSDS Sheet
Bone Meal
Bone Meal is a great source of phosphorus for your garden. This organic fertilizer is a mixture of crushed and coarsely ground bones and contains low levels of nitrogen, potassium and calcium. Enjoy excellent results when used with bulb plantings, as well as for reducing transplant shock and promoting extensive and healthy root systems. Applications: For use in fertilizing your garden, patio containers or indoor plants. Available – 4 lb. box Western United States Download MSDS Sheet OMRI Certificate [...]
Starter & Transplant Fertilizer
The key to a beautiful and successful plant in your garden is what’s happening in the soil. Black Gold® Starter and Transplant fertilizer is designed to give your new plants exactly what they need to succeed. We start out with a balanced fertilizer of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium; we then add specially selected mycorrhizae to the fertilizer. The addition of the mycorrhizae will work with your plants to expand their root system which in turn will allow your plant to [...]
Washed Sand
A refined horticulture alternative to native sand, our screened, washed sand is ideal for blending special mixes and for growing cacti. Add to mixes to increase their bulk density, making plants easier to grow outdoors. Black Gold® Washed Sand is also preferred for use as a growing media in bulb containers, or as a user-friendly filler for flower arrangements. Applications: Use washed sand as your growing media in your bulb containers, for growing cactui and for blending your own special [...]
Just Coir
This OMRI Listed low salt organic material is just what the name implies, “Just Coir”, actually coconut coir pith. We take the highest quality coir available, rinse it to reduce salts and then reconstitute it from an awkward difficult to use compressed bale into a more user friendly ready to product. Black Gold® Just Coir was formally sold as Sunshine® Pro Just Coir and has become a popular product with hydroponic gardeners. Applications: Adding Organic Matter to Garden or Flower [...]
Orchid Mix
Our commercial-grade Orchid Mix is a well-blended combination of small fir bark, Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss, Perlite, and screened pumice. With lime added to create a balanced pH, it’s ready to use and recommended for cymbidiums and other orchids. The exotic world of orchid growing can be yours when you start with Black Gold Orchid Mix. Applications: A planting media developed specifically for orchids. Available – 12 qt., 8 qt. bags United States Download MSDS Sheet
Azalea, Camellia & Rhododendron
Acid-loving plants will prosper with this blend of natural nutrients. This balancing fertilizer contains nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, the three essential elements of plant nutrition, spurring early season plant growth and seasonal flowering. Fertilize your acid-loving plants like azaleas, camellias, rhododendrons, hydrangeas, blueberries, evergreens and strawberries in the spring immediately after blooming, and again in midsummer. Applications: For use in fertilizing your garden or patio containers. Available – 4 lb. box, 15 lb. package Western United States Download MSDS Sheet [...]
Peat Moss
Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss is an excellent general-purpose soil conditioner for acid-loving plants like azaleas, rhododendrons, roses, conifers, blueberries, and heather. Add peat moss to your soil to minimize damaging nutrient loss. Peat moss is also helpful in seeding or repairing new and existing lawns. Listed by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) for the production of organic food and fiber. Applications: Mix liberally with any soil to improve water retention, soil aeration and to stimulate root development. Available – [...]
White Rock
This snow-white limestone is a wonderful top dressing for any potted plant, bonsai, or terrarium. Your African Violets and Orchids will look even showier when they sit upon a bed of these white gems. Our white rock is also an effective medium for forcing spring flowering bulbs. The rocks are sized to be less than one-half inch. Applications: For decorative use in a planter or terrarium. Available – 2 qt. bags Western United States Download MSDS Sheet [...]
Alfalfa Meal
Rose enthusiasts have long touted the virtues of Alfalfa Meal and with a trusted name like Black Gold® attached to the product, your roses and flowering shrubs could not be happier. This balanced low-nitrogen mix encourages microbial activity within soil, making nutrients more readily available to your plants. Don’t forget it is also a great compost accelerant. Apply every 6-8 weeks for a full season of success! Applications: For use in fertilizing your garden or patio containers. Available – 3 lb. [...]
African Violet Mix
Finicky African Violets feel right at home in this balanced blend of Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss, compost, pumice, earthworm castings and screened forest humus. We balance the pH to create the optimal rich and porous medium for growing beautiful foliage and flowers in our African Violet Mix. Applications: Use in planting or transplanting all varieties of African Violets. Available – 4 qt., 8 qt. bags United States Download MSDS Sheet
Washed Gravel
This naturally colored pea gravel is practically a necessity for container gardening. Use between pots and saucers for a drainage aid, or apply as a surface mulch for bonsai and cacti. Enjoy the decorative nature of washed gravel by including it in your terrariums and container rock gardens. Applications: Use as a drainage aid, a surface mulch or as a decorative addition. Available – 2 qt. bags Western United States Download MSDS Sheet
Soil Conditioner
Your quest for a quality soil conditioner for your garden is finally over, with the advent of Black Gold® Soil Conditioner with Compost. This organically enriched compost blend contains bat guano, bone meal, kelp, earthworm castings, and mycorrhizae, so it’s ready to jumpstart the microbes in your soil and give your plant’s roots the perfect home to grow in. Applications: Incorporate into your garden soil to improve organic matter and stimulate root development. Available – 2.2 cf. bale Western United [...]
Earthworm Castings
Earthworm Castings is excellent for use as a top dressing, diluted to make a rich liquid “tea” or mixed with soil to stimulate plant growth. Black Gold® Earthworm Castings improves soil structure and increases microbial activity in a way that outperforms most commercial fertilizers. Minerals and nutrients from earthworm castings are in a water-soluble form, making them readily available to plants. Listed by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) for the production of organic food and fiber. Applications: Used as a top [...]
Blood Meal
Blood meal is a great natural source of nitrogen for your plants. Soil organisms break down blood meal quickly, releasing the nitrogen to plants. It also supplies some other essential trace elements, including iron. Blood meal can burn plants if used in excess, so be sure not to exceed the recommended amount suggested on the label. Applications: For use in fertilizing your garden, patio containers or indoor plants. Available – 4 lb. box, 15 lb. package Western United States Download [...]
Hy-Porosity Potting Soil
Responding to requests for a faster draining potting soil, we have created Black Gold Hy-porosity Natural & Organic potting soil. Ideally suited for gardeners wanting a product for indoor and outdoor container gardening. This earthworm enriched, fortified with an organic fertilizer and enriched with coarse Canadian Sphagnum peat moss for moisture retention potting soil will be a popular choice for both traditional and hydroponic gardeners. Applications: Use in hanging baskets, patio containers, and in both indoor and outdoor hydroponic gardens, [...]
Planting Mix
Black Gold® planting mix is a dark, all-natural soil conditioner that improves moisture retention and drainage by containing the natural nutrients essential for optimal plant growth thru adding organic matter to your garden. Compost and Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss are included in this rich blend to make this mix ideal for new or existing outdoor beds, or wherever you need to amend your soil. Applications: Use to amend new or existing outdoor beds, or whenever you need to improve your [...]
Charcoal
This is an excellent soil conditioner, especially for heavy soils. Use it to improve the soil’s texture, density, aeration and drainage. Charcoal can absorb excess moisture as well as remove odors. It is very effective in sweetening soils in terrariums and pots that lack appropriate drainage and need improved root oxygen levels. Think of charcoal as nature’s soil conditioner. Applications: Incorporate into existing potting soil at a rate of 5-20% depending on growing conditions. Available – 2qt. bags Western United [...]
Bonsai Mix
Carefully developed to create an open and well-drained mix, this is an ideal growing environment for all bonsai. Our specially designed formula is made with a blend of composted forest humus, earthworm castings, and fine pumice. Applications: Use for all your bonsai planting needs. Available – 4 qt. bags Western United States Download MSDS Sheet
Hy-Porosity Potting Soil
Responding to requests for a faster draining potting soil, we have created Black Gold Hy-porosity Natural & Organic potting soil. Ideally suited for gardeners wanting a product for indoor and outdoor container gardening. This earthworm enriched, fortified with an organic fertilizer and enriched with coarse Canadian Sphagnum peat moss for moisture retention potting soil will be a popular choice for both traditional and hydroponic gardeners. Applications: Use in hanging baskets, patio containers, and in both indoor and outdoor hydroponic gardens, [...]
Palm, Cactus and Tropicals
Palm, Cactus and Tropicals fertilizer is all-purpose fertilizer fortified with an extensive offering of micro nutrients, the key to successful growing of palm and many other plants. This blend has been formulated with both quick and slow release nutrients and is safe to use for plants in native ground as well as with containerized plantings. Apply every 6-8 weeks for a full season of success. Applications: For use in fertilizing your garden or patio containers. Available – 4 lb. box [...]
