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Miracle-Gro® Expand 'n Gro™ Concentrated Planting Mix

Expand n Gro

Overview & Benefits

    Miracle-Gro® Expand 'n Gro Concentrated Planting Mix's unique blend of all natural coir fibers and Miracle-Gro® Plant Food, provides big beautiful results - up to 3X the Flowers & Vegetables*! 

     

     

    Expand 'n Gro holds up to 50% more water than basic potting soil, feeds plants for up to 6 months, and significantly improves soil for multiple years, making it an excellent choice for both in-ground and container planting.

    Additionally, Expand 'n Gro comes in a lightweight bag that's easy to carry and store. Just add water and the mix expands up to 3 times - right before your eyes.

    Available in Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Texas.

    *versus native soil

Available sizes:

    8.4 QT, 17.2 QT, and 20 QT

How to Use

Potting Instructions:
1. Select a pot with a drain hole. Place pot on a saucer.
2. Fill pot 1/3 full.
3. Gradually add water and stir. Mix will expand completely when equal parts soil and water are combined.
4. Plant as usual.

In Ground Instructions:
1. Spread a 1" layer of soil over the area to be planted.
2. Mix with the top 4-6" of native soil.
3. Plant as usual.
4. Water plants thoroughly.

When to Apply

Use when planting in ground or in containers.

How often to apply

Re-pot plants annually.  Amend garden beds as needed.

Where to Use

For planting in ground or in containers

Coverage Area

One 8.4QT (.33 CF) bag covers 4 square feet in ground or fills two 12" pots

 

One 17.2QT (.67 CF) bag covers 8 square feet in ground or fills four 12" pots

One 20QT (.77 CF) bag covers 9.3 square feet in ground or fills 4 ½  12" pots

Benefits

Up to 3X the flowers & vegetables!* *verses native soil

Significantly improves soil for multiple years.

Feeds plants for up to 6 months.

Holds up to 50% more water than basic potting soil.

Use anywhere - in-ground or in pots.

Water activated. Expands up to 3X.

Cautions

Keep out of reach of children. Do not ingest. Do not feed to animals. In the state of Washington, do not exceed 130 bags per acre per year. We recommend wearing gardening gloves when using this or other planting materials.

Fertilizer Analysis

0.45-0.15-0.30

Container Type

Bag

This is not the product label. Always read and follow the product label before use.

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