Lightweight. Nutrient-dense. Designed to grow healthier, tastier produce and vibrant blooms.

Our Raised Garden Bed Potting Mix has been expertly crafted to support healthy plant development from the ground up — whether you’re a first-time grower or a seasoned gardener.

Developed for raised garden beds, planter boxes, and large containers, this premium mix balances moisture retention, aeration, drainage, and long-lasting nutrition.

Hand-blended in small batches, this mix is lightweight enough to protect bed structure but rich enough to grow nutrient-dense vegetables, lush herbs, and stunning flowers.

What's Inside:

This is not just a potting mix — it’s a living foundation. Each ingredient has been selected with intention:

Coco coir peat, bark & composted bark – Organic bulk and moisture balance
Perlite, pumice, sand & grit – Boost drainage, prevent compaction, and encourage healthy roots
Zeolite – Capture and release nutrients when plants need them
Charcoal – Improves microbial habitat and balances pH
Organic Bio Nutrients – All are BioGro-certified, providing a complete fertiliser containing:
- Nitrogen (N): 2.5%
- Phosphorus (P): 3.5%
- Potassium (K): 3.36%
- Sulphur (S): 4.41%
- Magnesium (Mg): 2.76%
- Calcium (Ca): 10%
- Humates, biostimulants, and trace elements

This carefully balanced nutrient profile supports strong early growth while building long-term soil health.

How to Use – Starting a Raised Garden Bed:

If you're creating a new bed from scratch, here's a suggested layering guide to build the perfect foundation:

Suppress weeds with a layer of cardboard or newspaper at the base.
Add a layer of twigs, branches, or coarse organic matter for drainage.
Follow with green organic matter like leaves, aged grass clippings, or compost.
Top with 20–30cm of Bio Leaf’s Raised Garden Bed Mix.
This is your nutrient-rich, biologically active top layer.

👉 Optional: Add worm castings, compost, or inoculants to enhance microbial diversity. Be aware that adding raw organic matter can temporarily shift the pH or nutrient availability — give it a few days to settle before planting if needed.

🌿 Crop-Specific Tips:

Leafy greens, herbs, salad mixes: Use as-is. Top up with worm castings mid-season.
Tomatoes, capsicums, pumpkins, corn: Mix is sufficient, but monthly top-ups with compost, fish emulsion, or seaweed feed are beneficial, due to these being heavy feeders.
Root crops (carrots, beetroot): Let mix settle for a week before planting to avoid excess nitrogen.
Flowers: Add occasional liquid bloom or potash fertilisers for prolonged blooms.
Potatoes and kumara: Add 10–20% compost to increase bulk and water-holding capacity.

Why It Works:

✅ 100% organic inputs
✅ Gentle, slow-release nutrition
✅ Balanced pH with buffering capacity
✅ Light texture to reduce pressure on bed frames
✅ Designed for NZ growing conditions
✅ Supports microbes, trace minerals, and root health

❓ Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Is this ready to use straight away?
Yes – simply fill your raised bed or container and plant directly. It’s suitable for seedlings, transplants, and direct sowing.

Q: Do I need to add anything else?
The mix is complete, but for high-producing crops, top-dressing with compost or worm castings every 4–6 weeks is ideal.

Q: Can I use this in pots and containers too?
Absolutely! It’s lighter than standard garden soils and ideal for larger containers.

Q: Will it hold moisture or dry out quickly?
This mix is designed to retain moisture while allowing excess water to drain freely — perfect for raised beds.

Q: Will it feed my plants all season?
Yes for most crops. Heavy feeders like tomatoes may benefit from monthly organic feeding as the season progresses.

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