Which Soil Is Best for Me?
We offer two main living soil recipes, both excellent for all annual flowering plants. Here’s how to choose the right one.
Light Recipe
Balanced. Versatile. Gentle.
Best for: Vegetative growth, sensitive plants, autoflowers, and growers who want to customize their own inputs.
- All-purpose potting soil refined for veg.
- Perfect as a base soil for adding your favorite inputs.
- Excellent for autoflower plants that are more sensitive to stunting.
- Ideal for seeds and clones or a “soft” start.
Tip: Many growers start with Light Recipe in veg, then transplant into 3.0 Recipe at flower for maximum results.
3.0 Recipe
Loaded. Powerful. Ready for Flower.
Best for: Flowering, heavy feeders, and growers aiming for big yields.
- Our #1 best-selling soil, packed with extra amendments and compost.
- Great for a short veg and quick flip to flower.
- Use on its own or transplant into it at the flip to flower.
Vegetables
Light Recipe: Best for most vegetables and herbs. For bigger plants, top dress with Craft Blend.
3.0 Recipe: Ideal for heavy feeders like tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers. Really any fast-growing plant you want to push for maximum yield.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Light Recipe | 3.0 Recipe |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrient Level | Balanced / Moderate | High / Loaded |
| Best For | Veg, sensitive plants, Autoflowers | Flowering, heavy feeders, big yields |
| Amending | Easy to amend and build your own program | Pre-loaded and ready to go |
| Typical Use | Base soil, seed starting, longer veg | Short veg and flip to flower, or transplant at flip |
Want a deeper dive on comparing other popular brands? This YouTube video goes deep into soil testing and compares many of the major potting soil brands on the market, Check it out!
Ingredients also matter! Check our this free report on soil building ingredients
