{"title":"Soil and Amendments","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"besgrow-spagmoss-classic-150g-compressed-sphagnum-moss","title":"Besgrow - Spagmoss Classic, 150g Compressed Sphagnum Moss","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBesgrow Spagmoss Classic is a premium, sustainably harvested sphagnum moss sourced from the pristine wetlands of New Zealand’s South Island.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis high-quality, 100% natural product is perfect for orchid growers, terrarium enthusiasts, and anyone who needs a clean, moisture-retentive medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 150g compressed pack expands to 12L when hydrated, providing outstanding water retention and a low EC growing environment ideal for healthy plant development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe moss features long, strong strands of S. cristatum with clean fibers and minimal debris, ensuring a reliable substrate with no added chemicals or artificial agents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for orchids, moisture-loving plants, hanging basket lining, and reptile bedding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly compressed 150g pack expands to 12L hydrated \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural water-holding capacity up to 20x its weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH 4.8 with low EC (0.2 mS\/cm) for optimal plant health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir-filled porosity ~55% when loose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean and debris-free, with minimal foreign materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSustainably hand-picked and air-dried long strand structure (300mm+) makes root wrapping easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally colored in shades of cream, brown, and green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo chemical additives, 100% renewable resource\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIf you’re seeking a premium organic growing medium that offers unbeatable moisture retention, natural purity, and sustainability, Besgrow Spagmoss Classic is the perfect choice. Whether you’re an orchid grower, a reptile keeper, or creating a lush terrarium, this moss ensures optimal conditions for growth and health with minimal fuss.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this moss safe for reptiles and terrariums?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, it's free from chemicals and additives, making it safe for reptiles and enclosed environments. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s the expansion size of the 150g pack?\u003c\/strong\u003e It expands to approximately 12 liters when hydrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this for all types of orchids?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, it’s especially ideal for moisture-loving orchid varieties and can be used for mounting, potting, or lining. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the strand length?\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the Classic grade with strand lengths over 300mm, perfect for wrapping roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I prepare it before use?\u003c\/strong\u003e Just hydrate directly from the pack with clean water—no pre-treatment needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it reusable? \u003c\/strong\u003eIt can be reused if kept clean and uncontaminated, though most recommend replacing it periodically to maintain plant health.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garden City Plastics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49056445530355,"sku":"HH-4577","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/1599\/4867\/files\/besgrowspagmoss150g.webp?v=1778816267"},{"product_id":"ogs-humic-acid","title":"OGS - Humic Acid","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eHumic Acid belongs to a family of molecules called the humates. This family includes both humic and fulvic acid (the difference being that Humic acid is a longer lasting, less reactive humate that is designed for long lasting action within your soil.).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDue to the high number of functional groups branching off the Humic Acid backbone, molecules like Mg2+, Ca2+, Fe2+ and Fe3+ are able to be chelated (wrapped up) and transported into the plant much easily.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis overall allows the plant more access to the nutrients you have already provided it, increasing the yield, flavor and overall performance of the plant.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFurthermore Humic Acid provides a fantastic substrate for fungal dominate microbes, as well as providing a scaffold for future humic generation via the breakdown of amendments (what makes your soil better over time), as well as promoting an all round healthy microbial biome.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003ePlease note the OGS Humic Acid has several additional benefits. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt can be used as synergistic amendment to increase the nutrient uptake and benefit of other amendments (such as Kelp, Bokashi, Neem and Oyster Shell Flour).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt can be integrated into your IPM regiment to attack unwanted insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt can be used to lower the pH of alkaline soil. 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