{"title":"Seed Starting Soil","description":"\u003cp\u003eSeed starting soil is a lightweight growing medium formulated to create ideal conditions for germinating seeds and establishing healthy seedlings. A quality seed starting mix provides the right balance of moisture retention, drainage, and aeration, helping delicate young roots develop in a fine-textured medium without the heaviness of regular garden soil. Our selection includes seed starter soil and seedling mix for vegetables, herbs, annuals, perennials, and flowers, with options suited to indoor seed starting and greenhouse production. Use these mixes in seed trays, cell packs, starter pots, and propagation containers when preparing plants for the Canadian growing season. Whether you are starting tomatoes and other vegetables for the garden or producing flowers and herbs, the right starting mix for seeds provides a reliable foundation during the earliest stages of growth. Suitable for home gardeners and professional growers alike, these specialized growing media make it easy to choose the right product for your next planting project. Explore our seed starting soil selection and order online today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"terreau-semis-pousses-fafard-agromix","title":"Fafard AGROMIX® 0.5-0.07-0.1 Seedling and Shoot Soil","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e body{ font-family:\"Helvetica Neue\",Arial,sans-serif; background-color:#f3f6f3; margin:0; padding:0; color:#2f3a2f; } .container{ max-width:900px; margin:40px auto; background:#ffffff; padding:40px; box-sizing:border-box; } p{ line-height:1.7; margin-bottom:18px; } .section-title{ font-size:20px; margin-top:40px; margin-bottom:15px; color:#3e6b3e; } .box{ background-color:#eef4ee; padding:22px; border-left:4px solid #6f9a6f; margin:35px 0; } .grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(250px,1fr)); gap:20px; margin-top:20px; } .card{ background-color:#f7faf7; padding:20px; border:1px solid #dde6dd; } .card h3{ margin-top:0; font-size:16px; color:#2e4d2e; margin-bottom:10px; } ul{ margin:0; padding-left:18px; line-height:1.6; } @media (max-width:768px){ .container{ padding:25px; } } \u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFafard's AGROMIX® Seedling and Seedling Soil is a finely calibrated horticultural substrate for the sensitive phases of germination and initial rooting. Its light and homogeneous texture ensures optimal contact between the seed and the growing medium, promoting uniform emergence and rapid root development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Composed of sphagnum peat moss, coconut fiber, and natural amendments, it offers a precise balance between water retention and aeration. This structural stability limits the risk of damping-off, while ensuring a moderate nutrient supply adapted to young seedlings whose needs are still limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-title\"\u003e How to use\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Moisten the substrate before sowing to achieve a uniformly moist texture without saturating. Fill the trays or containers without over-compacting. After sowing, maintain consistent moisture by watering gently or through capillary action. For transplanting, use as a transition medium before planting in a more nutrient-rich growing medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Primarily intended for indoor use or under controlled environments to optimize the thermal and hygrometric conditions necessary for germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-title\"\u003e Plants concerned\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Suitable for sowing vegetable seeds, propagating indoor and garden plants, and producing microgreens for consumption. Also suitable for young plants in the transition phase before transplanting into larger containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-title\"\u003e Features and benefits\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e fine and homogeneous texture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Ensures excellent seed-substrate contact and promotes regular seedling emergence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Controlled water retention\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The combination of peat and coconut fiber facilitates wetting and maintains stable humidity without excess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Optimal root aeration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The integrated perlite improves porosity and supports the development of vigorous rootlets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Gentle fertilization\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Guaranteed analysis 0.05% N, 0.07% P2O5, 0.1% K2O: moderate supply suitable for young plant tissues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Approved for organic farming\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Formulation that complies with organic farming practices, respectful of soils and young plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Structured composition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Sphagnum peat moss, coconut fiber, humus, perlite, lime, gypsum and natural fertilizer for a physical and chemical balance adapted to seedlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fafard","offers":[{"title":"10L","offer_id":52222747476128,"sku":"FAF-AGF10","price":6.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/TerreauPourSemisetPoussesFafardAGROMIX_0.5-0.07-0.1.png?v=1738096451"},{"product_id":"terreau-de-demarrage-pour-semis-biologique-25-l","title":"Organic seed starting soil","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e body{ font-family:\"Helvetica Neue\",Arial,sans-serif; background-color:#f3f6f3; margin:0; padding:0; color:#2f3a2f; } .container{ max-width:900px; margin:40px auto; background:#ffffff; padding:40px; box-sizing:border-box; } p{ line-height:1.7; margin-bottom:18px; } .section-title{ font-size:20px; margin-top:40px; margin-bottom:15px; color:#3e6b3e; } .box{ background-color:#eef4ee; padding:22px; border-left:4px solid #6f9a6f; margin:35px 0; } .grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(250px,1fr)); gap:20px; margin-top:20px; } .card{ background-color:#f7faf7; padding:20px; border:1px solid #dde6dd; } .card h3{ margin-top:0; font-size:16px; color:#2e4d2e; margin-bottom:10px; } ul{ margin:0; padding-left:18px; line-height:1.6; } @media (max-width:768px){ .container{ padding:25px; } } \u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFafard's Seedling and Seedling Potting Soil is specially formulated to support the early stages of the vegetative cycle, where the precision of the growing medium is crucial. Its balance of sphagnum peat moss, coconut fiber, and natural amendments creates a stable environment that promotes consistent germination, even root development, and the rapid emergence of the first leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Its fine, airy structure ensures optimal contact between the seed and the substrate, while maintaining a constant moisture level without saturation. This controlled water management limits the risk of water stress and supports root development in seedlings and cuttings, whose tissues remain sensitive to environmental variations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-title\"\u003e Recommended use\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Sowing vegetables in pots, multi-cell trays or terrines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Propagation of indoor and ornamental plants\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eTray microgreen production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Transplanting young plants into pots before final repotting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Moisten evenly before use and avoid excessive compaction in order to preserve the porosity necessary for the development of rootlets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-title\"\u003e Plants concerned\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Suitable for vegetable seedlings such as tomatoes, lettuce, and peppers, for cuttings of houseplants like pothos or coleus, and for seedlings grown for consumption. Adapted to young plants requiring a light, moderately nutrient-rich substrate during their establishment phase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-title\"\u003e Features and benefits\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Balanced natural composition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Sphagnum peat moss, coconut fiber, humus, perlite, lime, gypsum and organic fertilizer for a light, stable and fertile structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Nutrients suitable for young plants\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Guaranteed analysis of 0.05% nitrogen, 0.07% phosphorus and 0.1% potassium, promoting root initiation and the formation of the first leaves without nutrient excess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Homogeneous wetting\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003eCoconut fiber improves water absorption and distribution, limiting dry or saturated areas in containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Structural ventilation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Perlite helps to maintain constant porosity, which is essential for root respiration in the juvenile phase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Suitable for organic farming\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Formulation in accordance with organic farming practices, respecting the natural development of the plant from its earliest stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Ready to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Ready for immediate use for sowing and indoor transplanting, simplifying early season operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fafard","offers":[{"title":"8.8L","offer_id":53220704026784,"sku":null,"price":5.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":52226571141280,"sku":"FAF-74931550","price":6.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/Terreau_de_d_marrage_pour_semis_biologique_Fafard_8_8_L.jpg?v=1773519222"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/collections\/seed-starting-soil.oembed","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}