{"product_id":"back-to-the-roots-organic-coir-51-quart-expanding-soil-great-for-seeds-and-potting","title":"51 Quart Expanding Soil, Great for Seeds and Potting","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassWallet customers, if this item is out of stock, we will replace it with a similar product. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow healthy plants while exploring sustainable gardening with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBack to the Roots Organic Coconut Coir Expanding Potting Mix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This convenient 10 lb compressed block expands to approximately 51 quarts of lightweight growing medium when water is added.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade from coconut coir, this peat-free, OMRI-listed growing medium helps retain moisture, improve aeration, and support healthy root development. 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