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

Premium Perlite-Free Planting Mix for Raised Beds, Containers, and Versatile Growing Applications

Key Features & Benefits

• Perlite-Free, Soil-Like Structure: Built on aged forest products, coco fibers, peat, and lignins for a naturally structured, biologically active growing medium with excellent permeability and moderate water retention — without synthetic perlite — for a more natural root zone experience in containers and raised beds.
• Full-Spectrum Organic Amendment Blend: Worm castings, bat guano, feather meal, bone meal, fish meal, fish bone meal, crustacean meal, kelp meal, alfalfa meal, basalt, gypsum, sulfate of potash, potassium magnesium sulfate, and wollastonite deliver broad-spectrum macro, micro, and trace nutrition while supporting beneficial microbial populations in the root zone throughout the crop cycle.
• Moderate NPK (0.5-0.05-0.1): Light but well-rounded nutrient amendment supports early establishment without risk of over-fertilisation, leaving room for supplemental feed programs tailored to crop requirements through maturity.
• Excellent Permeability: Aged forest material and coco fiber structure create a well-draining substrate that reduces waterlogging risk while maintaining consistent moisture availability between irrigation events across a range of container sizes.
• Versatile Application Range: Performs as a standalone medium or as an amendment for raised beds, garden revitalisation, seed starting, mulching, and container growing across indoor, greenhouse, and outdoor production environments.
• 1.5 cu ft Bag: Standard bag size provides easy handling and precise volume control for individual containers, raised beds, or small to mid-scale production workflows.

Who Should Use This

Royal Gold® Planting Mix in the 1.5 cu ft bag is designed for craft growers, indoor cultivation operations, greenhouse producers, and gardeners who require a high-performance, biologically active, perlite-free substrate. It is particularly well-suited to raised bed production, in-ground amendments, container crops, and anywhere a soil-like growing medium with a rich organic amendment profile is preferred over coco- or perlite-dominant substrates.

Compatibility

Compatible with most liquid, granular, and organic fertiliser programs. The moderate 0.5-0.05-0.1 NPK works alongside virtually any supplemental nutrition strategy. Suitable for raised beds, fabric pots, smart pots, wooden planters, and in-ground applications across indoor, greenhouse, and outdoor settings. The perlite-free formulation provides a denser, soil-like consistency ideal for larger containers and beds where root anchorage and soil structure are priorities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Royal Gold® Planting Mix different from a standard bagged potting soil?

Planting Mix uses aged forest products and in-house processed coco fiber as primary structural components that build soil structure and feed beneficial microbes over time. The extensive organic amendment blend — including worm castings, bat guano, kelp meal, crustacean meal, and basalt — provides a far broader spectrum of macro, micro, and trace nutrition than most standard bagged potting soils, making it a premium choice for high-value crop production.

Is Royal Gold® Planting Mix suitable for seed starting?

Yes. The moderate amendment level and good drainage make Planting Mix suitable for seed starting and early transplant applications. Growers starting very fine or small seeds may prefer Royal Gold® Potting & Propagation Mix for its finer texture and higher air porosity in small propagation cells, but Planting Mix performs well for standard seed-starting applications in larger cells and containers.

Can Royal Gold® Planting Mix be used outdoors in raised beds?

Yes. Planting Mix is designed with raised bed and in-ground applications in mind. Its perlite-free, soil-like texture integrates naturally into raised bed systems and can also be used to amend native soils, revitalise garden beds, or serve as mulch. It performs well in outdoor growing environments across a wide range of climates.

What is the full ingredient list for this product?

Ingredients: Aged Forest Products, Coco Fibers, Worm Castings, Feather Meal, Bone Meal, Fish Bone Meal, Potassium Magnesium Sulfate, Fish Meal, Bat Guano, Wollastonite, Crustacean Meal, Gypsum, Sulfate of Potash, Kelp Meal, Basalt, Alfalfa Meal. Guaranteed Analysis: N 0.5%, P 0.05%, K 0.1%.

How does Planting Mix compare to Royal Gold® Potting & Propagation Mix?

Planting Mix has a coarser, more soil-like texture with aged forest materials as a key structural component and no perlite, making it best for raised beds, in-ground growing, and larger containers. Potting & Propagation Mix has a finer, peat-free texture with a proprietary perlite blend, making it better suited to propagation cells, small containers, and seed starting where fine particle size and high porosity are essential.