{"product_id":"light-mix-organic-seedling-cutting-potting-soil-with-biochar-budplus","title":"Light Mix+ Organic Seedling \u0026 Cutting Potting Soil with Biochar – BudPlus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Type: Lightly fertilised (organic)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLight Mix+ carries a gentle, organic slow-release starter charge: enough to get young roots going, but light enough that it won't burn delicate seedlings or cuttings. Because it's a light charge, plan to start a liquid feed after the first couple of weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLight Mix+ by BudPlus\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA premium, peat-based potting soil made from \u003cstrong\u003eblack and white peat, perlite and a measured dose of BudPlus's organic slow-release fertiliser\u003c\/strong\u003e. It has the same quality base as BudPlus All Mix+, but with a much lighter nutrient charge, so it's gentle enough for young and sensitive plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike All Mix+, it includes \u003cstrong\u003ebiochar\u003c\/strong\u003e: a carbon-rich organic material that improves soil structure, nutrient availability and water retention. Most light mixes are simply peat, perlite and a little fertiliser, so the biochar is a genuine point of difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Light Mix+?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGentle on young roots:\u003c\/strong\u003e the light organic charge won't scorch seedlings, cuttings or freshly repotted plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight and airy:\u003c\/strong\u003e perlite keeps the mix open, so roots get oxygen and it drains freely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiochar boosted:\u003c\/strong\u003e better structure and water retention that lasts beyond the first feeding charge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou stay in control:\u003c\/strong\u003e with only a light charge, you decide exactly what and when to feed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor Houseplant Lovers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds and seedlings:\u003c\/strong\u003e herbs, veg, flowers and houseplant seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCuttings and propagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pothos, Philodendron, Tradescantia, Hoya and more, once rooted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYoung or sensitive houseplants:\u003c\/strong\u003e small plants that would be overwhelmed by a rich, heavy soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreshly repotted plants\u003c\/strong\u003e that need a gentle start\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished, hungry plants\u003c\/strong\u003e like Ficus, mature Peace Lilies, tomatoes or chillies? The richer \u003ca href=\"\/products\/budplus-all-mix-growing-media-50l\"\u003eBudPlus All Mix+\u003c\/a\u003e is the better match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor Growers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight Mix+ is built for growers who want to set their own feeding from early on. The light organic charge supports seedlings and young plants through their first stage, then you take over with your own nutrients, in hand-watered pots or automated irrigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRose's Pro-Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRooting cuttings? Push each one into a little \u003ca href=\"\/products\/root-t-rooting-gel-150ml-hormone-free-gel-for-cuttings\"\u003eROOT!T Rooting Gel\u003c\/a\u003e in the mix. The gel seals the cut, stops it drying out and helps roots form, while the gentle Light Mix+ gives the new roots something to grow into without burning them. You'll get 10% off the gel when you buy the two together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill your pots or trays and firm gently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater through thoroughly to activate the slow-release fertiliser.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow, plant or pot up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart a gentle liquid feed after about two weeks, or once plants are established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Size?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSample \/ 1L:\u003c\/strong\u003e a tray of seeds or a few cuttings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5L \/ 10L:\u003c\/strong\u003e several seed trays or small plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20L:\u003c\/strong\u003e a full season of seed starting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50L \/ 50L × 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e the best value, for gardens, allotments and growers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e black peat, white peat, perlite, biochar and organic slow-release fertiliser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertiliser:\u003c\/strong\u003e light organic starter charge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeat-based:\u003c\/strong\u003e yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sample to 100L (50L × 2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sample, 1L, 5L, 10L and 20L sizes are carefully decanted from original BudPlus 50L bags into secure, unbranded packaging. 50L is supplied in the original sealed bag.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BudPlus","offers":[{"title":"Sample","offer_id":54856876851546,"sku":"BFH-BUDPLUS-LIGHTMIX-SMPL","price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":54856876884314,"sku":"BFH-BUDPLUS-LIGHTMIX1L","price":6.23,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Litres","offer_id":54856876917082,"sku":"BFH-BUDPLUS-LIGHTMIX5L","price":7.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Litres","offer_id":54856876949850,"sku":"BFH-BUDPLUS-LIGHTMIX10L","price":8.38,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 Litres","offer_id":54856876982618,"sku":"BFH-BUDPLUS-LIGHTMIX20L","price":11.76,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Litres","offer_id":54856877015386,"sku":"BFH-BUDPLUS-LIGHTMIX50L","price":12.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"X2 50 Litres","offer_id":54856877048154,"sku":"BFH-BUDPLUS-LIGHTMIX50L-X2","price":32.77,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/9861\/4106\/files\/36abc71f8b01f4c20406d60cb32447086e2ef9b8-1200x1200_1200x1200_777d6ef3-a086-45b9-8194-93e1d754013e.jpg?v=1790439399","url":"https:\/\/blackflaghorticulture.com\/products\/light-mix-organic-seedling-cutting-potting-soil-with-biochar-budplus","provider":"Black Flag Horticulture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}