Does Miracle Gro Contain Peat Moss

Miracle-Gro® Potting Mixes contain a blend of sphagnum peat moss, aged bark fines, perlite, plant food, and a wetting agent. Miracle-Gro® Moisture Control® Potting Mix also contains coir (coconut husks) to help protect against over and under watering.

Does Miracle-Gro have peat moss?

Grow stronger roots with Miracle-Gro Sphagnum Peat Moss. Enriched with Miracle-Gro Plant Food, the mix helps promote strong root development. Plus, its unique water-holding capabilities help plants require less watering.

What is the main ingredient in Miracle-Gro?

‘Miracle-Gro’ is a 15-30-15 fertilizer, meaning that that the powder within contains 15 percent nitrogen, 30 percent phosphorous, and 15 percent potassium. Nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium are the three main nutrients needed by plants, the ones plants gobble up in greatest quantity.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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