The Perfect Soil

Soil is the top layer of earthly material which contains inorganic particles and organic matter and provides the structural support for most plants.

 

There are many different types of soil but the common agricultural ones are sandy, clay, silt, peat, chalk and loamy. Crumbly and loamy soil is most suitable for vegetables and household horticultural plants.

 

Soil should contain microbes, earthworms for aeration, and compost which can be derived from a mixture of vegetable peels, rotting leaves, aged bark material and decomposed manure.

 

When mixing your soil, please ensure that it is not heavy or compacted. You can use your hands to lift and break up clumps to ensure it is crumbly. The addition of Promix loosens the soil and aids in aeration and drainage as excessive water can cause root rot. Alternatively, the lack of water will cause dehydration and negatively affect flower and vegetable yield.