{"product_id":"base-soil-starter-kit","title":"Base Soil Starter Kit – DIY Living Soil Mix with Peat Moss, Compost \u0026 Coarse Perlite | Approx. 77L","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBuild Your Own Living Soil From the Ground Up\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake the guesswork out of building your own living soil with the \u003cstrong\u003eBase Soil Starter Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e — a convenient bundle containing the three core ingredients used to create a balanced base soil mix: \u003cstrong\u003epeat moss, nutrient-rich compost and coarse perlite\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned around the foundational soil-building recipe featured in our \u003cstrong\u003eHow to Build Your Own Living Soil\u003c\/strong\u003e guide, this kit gives you approximately \u003cstrong\u003e77 litres of quality growing media ingredients\u003c\/strong\u003e ready to mix into a versatile base for your next living soil project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than buying each 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component\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide a versatile base for custom living soil recipes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e27L 4+1 Compost Blend\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA biologically active compost blend combining:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCow manure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChicken manure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMushroom compost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsect frass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRock minerals containing 25+ trace elements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compost component provides organic matter, beneficial soil biology and nutrients while helping establish the biological foundation of your living soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e25L Coarse P500 Perlite\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lightweight mineral aeration component used to improve drainage and maintain air spaces throughout the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoarse perlite helps:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImprove root-zone aeration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncrease drainage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduce soil compaction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain pore space within the growing medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalance the water-holding capacity of peat and compost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Three Foundations of a Quality Base Soil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA well-balanced living soil needs more than nutrients alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Base Soil Starter Kit combines three components that perform three different but 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medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomise nutrition with your preferred amendments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDevelop a reusable soil system over multiple growing cycles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetter understand exactly what goes into your soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose the Base Soil Starter Kit?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEverything in One Bundle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGet the three primary base soil components together instead of sourcing them individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt Around a Proven Soil-Building Formula\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ingredients correspond with the foundational peat, compost and aeration recipe used in our DIY living soil guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBiologically Active Compost\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur 4+1 Compost Blend combines multiple compost sources with insect frass and rock minerals to help establish a biologically rich soil environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoarse Aeration Component\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eP500 coarse perlite helps maintain air spaces and drainage throughout your growing medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomisable Foundation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStart with the base, then tailor your soil with additional organic amendments according to what you're growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for DIY Soil Builders\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA straightforward starting point for gardeners who want to move beyond pre-made potting mixes and start building their own soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGreat For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDIY living soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic gardening\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustom potting soil recipes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaised garden beds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContainer gardening\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVegetable gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndoor and outdoor growing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoil building projects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReusable soil systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGardeners following our living soil guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much material is included in the Base Soil Starter 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It creates the physical and biological foundation of the mix. Depending on what you're growing, you may choose to add additional nutritional amendments to create your preferred complete living soil recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do I need perlite in living soil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoarse perlite creates air spaces within the growing medium. This improves aeration and drainage and helps prevent the peat and compost components from becoming excessively compacted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the compost add to the mix?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included 4+1 Compost Blend supplies organic matter and soil biology along with cow manure, chicken manure, mushroom compost, insect frass and a rock mineral blend containing more than 25 trace elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is peat moss used?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeat moss provides a lightweight, fibrous base with excellent moisture-holding properties. When combined with compost and an aeration component such as perlite, it helps create a balanced growing medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to add fertiliser or amendments?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat depends on the plants you're growing and how you intend to use the soil. The Base Soil Starter Kit is designed as the \u003cstrong\u003efoundation\u003c\/strong\u003e of your DIY living soil. Additional amendments can be incorporated according to your preferred living soil recipe and the nutritional requirements of your plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I follow your living soil guide with this kit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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