Royal Gold® Planting Mix 0.5-0.05-0.1 — 1.5 cu ft Bag

Perlite-Free Planting Mix for Raised Beds and Containers, 1.5 cu ft Bag

Some growers want a growing medium that behaves and feels like natural soil rather than a mix visibly full of synthetic perlite granules. Royal Gold's Planting Mix answers that with aged forest materials, coco fiber, peat, and lignins for structure, skipping perlite entirely while still delivering excellent permeability and moderate water retention.

Worm castings and a full-spectrum blend of organic amendments round out the formula for biologically active root zone support, and this 1.5 cu ft bag size suits home gardeners and small-scale raised bed or container projects.

Key Features & Benefits

• Perlite-free, soil-like structure — aged forest products, coco fibers, peat, and lignins build a naturally structured medium without synthetic perlite.
• Full-spectrum organic amendment blend — worm castings and additional organic components support biological activity in the root zone.
• Excellent permeability, moderate water retention — balances drainage with steady moisture availability for versatile use.
• NPK 0.5-0.05-0.1 — provides a light natural nutrient charge from the mix's organic components.
• 1.5 cu ft bag size — sized for home gardeners and small raised bed or container projects.

Who Should Use This

Growers who prefer a natural, soil-like substrate without synthetic perlite for raised beds, in-ground planting, containers, or soil amendment projects benefit from Planting Mix's aged-forest-product structure and biologically active amendment blend. It suits both home gardeners and commercial operations building or refreshing beds at scale.

About Royal Gold

Royal Gold has grown over nearly two decades from a small family operation in Humboldt County, California, into a company with additional mixing and packaging operations in Upstate South Carolina. Known for pioneering nationally distributed coco-fiber-based potting soil, the company built Planting Mix around the same natural, structure-forward philosophy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is this mix perlite-free?

Planting Mix is built on aged forest products, coco fibers, peat, and lignins for structure instead of synthetic perlite, giving it a more natural, soil-like feel and behavior. This appeals to growers who prefer to avoid synthetic mineral amendments in their growing media.

What amendments are included in Planting Mix?

Planting Mix includes worm castings and a full-spectrum blend of organic amendments alongside its aged forest product and coco fiber base. Together these support biological activity and moderate, steady water retention in the root zone.

Is Planting Mix suitable for raised beds and in-ground use?

Yes, it's formulated for raised beds, in-ground planting, containers, and general soil amendment projects. Its permeability and moderate water retention suit both contained and open-ground applications.

How does the NPK rating of 0.5-0.05-0.1 factor into my feeding plan?

That NPK rating reflects a light natural nutrient charge from the mix's organic components, not a substitute for a full fertilizer program. Plan to feed according to your crop's needs once initial growth is underway.