potting soil
noun
US
: a mixture of dirt and other substances that people use when placing plants in pots
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Avoid letting potting soil dry out between waterings.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
The Web3 fintech startup has announced a $50 million investment commitment from Global Emerging Markets (GEM) to launch $SOILO—the world’s first token backed by regenerative farmland and redeemable for potting soil.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 24 Sep. 2025
Soil for germination and initial growth in containers should be a mix of two parts potting soil and one part perlite.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 20 Sep. 2025
In addition, cover potting soil in an inch-thick layer of small round pebbles or marbles or other inert material.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
The Web3 fintech startup has announced a $50 million investment commitment from Global Emerging Markets (GEM) to launch $SOILO—the world’s first token backed by regenerative farmland and redeemable for potting soil.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 24 Sep. 2025
Soil for germination and initial growth in containers should be a mix of two parts potting soil and one part perlite.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 20 Sep. 2025
In addition, cover potting soil in an inch-thick layer of small round pebbles or marbles or other inert material.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for potting soil
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“Potting soil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/potting%20soil. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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