Monster Soil – frequently asked questions
The Monster Soil Pot is ready to use: 10.8 L of living soil in its own pot – just plant and water. The Monster Soil Concentrate (50 L) is stronger and must be mixed 1:1 with an organic soil before use. It is made for growers who fill their own pots or grow several plants.
No. The Monster Soil Pot is pre-fertilised and needs no additional fertiliser. Monster Soil Concentrate mixed 1:1 with organic soil gives a fully pre-fertilised substrate.
No pH adjustment is needed for either product.
Use chlorine-free water: rainwater, or tap water that has stood for 24 hours. Keep the soil evenly moist and avoid waterlogging.
Yes, but sensitive young plants benefit from a buffer zone. Make a small planting hole with LightMix – about 0.3 L in the Monster Soil Pot, or about 0.5 L when using the mixed Concentrate – and plant the seedling there. With the Concentrate, pre-grow seedlings in grow plugs first.
Use at least 11 litres of mixed soil per plant.
Yes. After the harvest, loosen the used soil and mix in 3–4 L of fresh Monster Soil Concentrate for every 10 L of used soil.
Monster Soil is enriched with mycorrhiza, Trichoderma spp. and other beneficial fungi and microorganisms. Learn more in What is living soil?
A base of raised bog peat and sphagnum, worm castings, coconut fibre and perlite, with lime for pH balance and an organic-mineral NPK fertiliser.
Store in a cool, dry place protected from the weather, and reseal opened bags. After long storage, check nutrients, pH and salt content before use.
Monster Soil is made for ornamental and edible plants grown in pots and containers, for hobby and horticultural use.
Monster Soil is available through specialist retailers. Contact us to find a stockist near you, or become a reseller.
