{"product_id":"kis-water-only-soil-mix-living-soil-for-containers-and-raised-beds","title":"Soil – Water Only Living Soil (KiS Organics)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKiS Water Only Soil Mix\u003c\/strong\u003e is a living soil for all container and raised bed plants. It is formulated to go from seedling to flower with no inputs but water. It contains the beneficial biology, nutrients and minerals your plants need to stay healthy for several months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f1f8e9; border: 1px solid #c8e6c9; border-left: 5px solid #2e7d32; padding: 18px; margin-bottom: 25px; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #1b5e20; font-size: 1.1em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey things we want you to know\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 cubic foot bags (plain, unmarked bags, about 35 lbs) and 1.5 cubic foot bags (about 42 lbs). Bulk starts at 1 cubic yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainer size:\u003c\/strong\u003e We recommend a minimum of 7 gallons for a full cycle plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil evenly moist, near field capacity. No bottled nutrients needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/1VbHTMAadnxsHInDN0QJ5g5OQFmRNZJXzQV7vhrzilAE\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRequest a bulk order quote\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Product Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe use lab and microscope tested compost and peat to ensure good biological activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe soil is inoculated with additional microorganisms to increase microbial life and nutrient cycling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo synthetic chemicals. There is no need for bottled nutrients and no worry about burning your plants. Just plant and water until harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegistered as a fertilizer because of the high level of fertility in the mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be reused with small amendments between cycles. We have tested and re-amended the soil for up to 5 years in indoor beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be used indoors or outdoors. This soil is alive, so expect some insects and other small organisms. They are part of a healthy soil food web.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur unique combination of minerals and pH management has allowed growers to pass heavy metal testing in numerous states since the original formulation. Heavy metals present in the formulation have been tested and found to be relatively unavailable to the plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSphagnum peat moss, aged fish compost, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/african-nightcrawler-earthworm-castings\"\u003eearthworm castings\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pumice-aeration-amendment\"\u003evolcanic pumice\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gaia-green-glacial-rock-dust\"\u003eglacial rock dust\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/basalt\"\u003ebasalt\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/soft-rock-phosphate\"\u003eCalphos soft rock phosphate\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/oyster-shell-flour\"\u003eoyster shell powder\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/alfalfa-meal\"\u003ealfalfa meal\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fish-bone-meal\"\u003efish bone meal\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/crab-crustacean-meal-4-0-0\"\u003ecrustacean meal\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kelp-meal-1-0-2\"\u003ekelp meal\u003c\/a\u003e (Ascophyllum nodosum), \u003ca href=\"\/products\/neem-cake\"\u003eneem cake\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/karanja-seed-meal\"\u003ekaranja cake\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fish-meal\"\u003efish meal\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/feather-meal\"\u003efeather meal\u003c\/a\u003e, natural calcite, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/agricultural-lime\"\u003eag lime\u003c\/a\u003e and beneficial microbes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the benefits of these ingredients in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kisorganics.com\/blogs\/news\/99422657-whats-in-your-soil-a-breakdown-of-kis-soil-ingredients\"\u003eWhat's in Your Soil: A Breakdown of KiS Soil Ingredients\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuggested Application\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor indoor growing, use 60 to 90 gallons of soil per light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater frequently to keep soil evenly moist. To test, squeeze a handful firmly. If only a drop or two of water comes out, the soil is near capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen using a moisture meter, aim for 80 mbar. For best results use \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kisorganics.com\/pages\/blumat\"\u003eBlumat\u003c\/a\u003e irrigation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you wish to add nutrients, refer to the rest of our product line or use other nutrients at 1\/4 of their recommended rate. See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kisorganics.com\/blogs\/news\/advanced-nutrient-schedule-with-kis-organics-soil\"\u003eadvanced nutrient schedule\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf growing a larger plant in a small container, top dress weekly with the KiS \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kis-organics-nutrient-pack\"\u003eNutrient Pack\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1 cubic foot bags weigh about 35 lbs and the 1.5 cubic foot bags about 42 lbs. Consider the weight when planning shipping and moving packages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBulk Orders, Shipping \u0026amp; Pickup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll our soil mixes are available in bulk. The minimum bulk order is 1 cubic yard and larger quantities are discounted. See \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kisorganics.com\/pages\/bulk\"\u003ebulk pricing\u003c\/a\u003e. Bulk orders cannot be purchased through the cart: please fill in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/1VbHTMAadnxsHInDN0QJ5g5OQFmRNZJXzQV7vhrzilAE\/viewform\"\u003eBulk Order Form\u003c\/a\u003e and our team will send a personalized quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of high shipping costs to some parts of the US, we also offer the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kis-organics-nutrient-pack\"\u003eNutrient Pack\u003c\/a\u003e for growers who prefer to make their own living soil from locally sourced inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePickup is available at a selection of local Washington locations. Call 425.558.0990 or email orders@kisorganics.com to process payment and book an appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLab Reports \u0026amp; Resources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1149\/6312\/files\/Heavy_Metals_Water_Only_02152022.pdf?v=1660714490\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHeavy Metals Report from Brookside Labs (PDF, opens in new tab)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1149\/6312\/files\/NEW_KiS_Water_Only_Soil_Heavy_Metals_Results.pdf?v=1683748663\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHeavy Metals Report from Delta Labs (PDF, opens in new tab)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1149\/6312\/files\/MSDS_KiS_water_only_soil-1.pdf?v=1660715171\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSafety Data Sheet (PDF, opens in new tab)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kisorganics.com\/blogs\/news\/basics-to-mixing-your-own-soil\"\u003e7 Important Things When Building a Living Soil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kisorganics.com\/blogs\/news\/96109057-the-economics-of-water-only-soils\"\u003eThe Economics of Water Only Soils\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kisorganics.com\/blogs\/news\/a-comparison-of-living-soil-methodologies-in-relation-to-plant-health-and-yield-in-a-controlled-environment-for-cannabis\"\u003eA Comparison of Living Soil Methodologies in Relation to Plant Health and Yield in a Controlled Environment for Cannabis\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kisorganics.com\/blogs\/news\/a-cost-analysis-of-kis-organics-soil-over-a-3-year-period\"\u003eA Cost Analysis of KiS Organics Soil Over A 3 Year Period\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated products\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kis-organics-nutrient-pack\"\u003eKiS Nutrient Pack\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kis-organics-biochar-soil-mix\"\u003eKiS Biochar Soil Mix\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kis-veggie-mix\"\u003eKiS Veggie Mix\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KiS Organics","offers":[{"title":"1.5 cubic ft via FedEx\/UPS\/USPS Ground","offer_id":67646557978898,"sku":"KIS-WATERONLY-1HALF-CF","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6877\/6722\/files\/kis-water-only-soil-mix-bag.png?v=1793121886","url":"https:\/\/shop.cercacultivation.com\/products\/kis-water-only-soil-mix-living-soil-for-containers-and-raised-beds","provider":"Cerca Cultivation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}