How to choose the right SOIL for my crop

Therefore, we need to be very clear about what type of soil or substrate to use based on the needs of what we are going to plant. Firstly, we must consider that there are many fertilizers and manures that help make the soil more nutritious and contain more properties for our crop. However, to know which one to use, we return to the beginning: we must be very clear about the type of soil we are going to use and why.

In this GARDEN WEB post, we will tell you about the different soils and fertilizers available in our online store to make your choice easier before purchasing.

Blonde peat, soil for acidifying soils

Peats are the most common soils and are also suitable for almost all types of plants. This type of soil is mainly composed of organic materials produced by other plants. One of the main characteristics of peats is their ability to absorb and drain.

However, when choosing this type of soil, we must pay attention to its acidity, as they usually have a neutral or very low pH. In our online store, we have bales of blonde peat, a very fibrous, totally organic material that helps acidify the soil before new plantings and improves water availability for the plant.

Universal substrate, soil for all types of crops

Universal substrate is the most used soil among gardening professionals and amateurs with their own urban garden at home, as it is specially designed for growing plants and vegetables.

One of its properties is that it improves the base layer of the garden or pot, and specifically, the universal substrate that we have in our online store is made with ecologically clean peat, free of pathogenic or harmful agents. It is a mixture rich in complements and microelements that promote easier absorption by plants, helping them grow stronger and healthier.

Pressed and dehydrated coconut fiber blocks

Coconut fiber is a 100% natural and renewable organic substrate pressed into blocks.

One of the greatest advantages of this substrate is its ability to maintain humidity, nutrients, and other properties that crops need, gradually releasing them so that the plant absorbs them practically according to its own needs. Additionally, the fibers of this substrate act like a sponge, retaining water and keeping the crop perfectly balanced in terms of humidity.

You can find coconut fiber in our online store. It is currently available for sale at GARDEN WEB at an affordable price, pressed and dehydrated in blocks of approximately 4.5 kg. Once moistened with water, the block expands to a volume of about 70L.

Pine bark to protect our plants

Barks are another type of substrate especially suitable for certain plants, such as orchids. Barks have the ability to retain the exact moisture needed for plant roots to have the necessary water at all times.

Chemical fertilizers for an extra boost of nutrients

Fertilizers serve to nourish plants and increase the content of elements needed by both the crop and the soil. They help improve soil and substrate quality and stimulate the vegetative growth of plants.

On our website, we also have a controlled-release fertilizer, Osmocote Exact, which consists of capsules containing nutrient elements wrapped in a natural organic resin that controls diffusion for a period of 5 to 6 months after application.

This fertilizer is very practical as it releases nutrients according to the needs of each moment, and thanks to the tablets, it is very easy to control the amount applied to each plant. In this way, the crop absorbs the nutrients and trace elements it needs.

In addition to Osmocote, in our online store, you can find other fertilizers from the AICL brand that will surely adapt to any nutritional need of your plants.

Are you going to place your order for substrate, coconut fiber, or fertilizers at GARDEN WEB? Take advantage and include everything you need to care for your garden or allotment in this online purchase

In the GARDEN WEB online store, you will find over a thousand products related to gardening and horticulture. We are sure that when you place your order for coconut fiber blocks and other substrates, you will also realize you need other materials like gloves, pots, bamboo canes, etc.

Remember that you will receive your order comfortably at the address you provide in just a few days. To contact us:

• Fill out the form on our website
• Email: info@gardenweb.es
• Phone: 966 633 661
• We look forward to seeing you at Ctra. Casas de León, km. 3.5 – 03293 Elche (Alicante)