Gardeners Friend Potting Mix 25L — Tasmanian-Made Seedling & Garden Blend
GF-SUB-POTMIX-25L
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A quality organic-base potting mix made in Launceston, Tasmania — the everyday workhorse blend for raising seedlings, planting annuals, perennials, and natives, and refreshing pots through the seasons. Rich organic base with peat moss and Tasmanian quality assurance. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use — hanging baskets, window boxes, repotting indoor plants, planting bulbs, herbs, roses, shrubs, and ornamentals. For plants needing slow-release feeding built in, step up to the Gardeners Friend Premium 30L.
Specifications
- Wear gloves and a dust mask when handling — potting mix contains naturally occurring micro-organisms.
- Avoid direct inhalation; open the bag in a ventilated area and handle in moist conditions where possible.
- Always wash hands thoroughly after working with potting mix.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
- The bag weighs 10–16 kg — lift with knees bent and back straight.
How to Repot With Gardeners Friend
Pairs Well With
Adds a 9-month slow-release fertiliser, wetting agent, and trace elements for set-and-forget pots.
Propagation SuppliesSeed trays, cell punnets, and cuttings gear to start strong with this seedling-friendly mix.
Pots & ContainersPair with a pot 5 cm wider than your plant's current home — drainage holes essential.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gardeners Friend Potting Mix made in Australia?
Yes — it's manufactured by Waratah Launceston Pty Ltd in Launceston, Tasmania, using a rich organic base and peat moss. The Grow Guys is based in Invermay, just down the road from the manufacturer.
Is this potting mix suitable for seedlings?
Yes — the manufacturer specifically rates this blend as ideal for all types of seedlings. The light texture and peat moss content give young roots room to develop without compaction.
What's the difference between this 25L and the Premium 30L?
This 25L is the everyday standard blend — rich organic base, peat moss, seedling-friendly. The Premium 30L adds a 9-month slow-release fertiliser, a wetting agent, and trace elements, making it the set-and-forget choice for established plants and pots in full sun. Use this 25L when you'll be feeding the plant yourself, and the Premium 30L when you want the bag to do the feeding for you.
Can I use it on native plants?
Yes — the manufacturer rates this mix for annuals, perennials, and native plants. If you're potting phosphorus-sensitive natives like Grevillea, Banksia, or other Proteaceae, just watch your fertiliser choice over time and pick a low-phosphorus native feed.
Is this potting mix suitable for hydroponic systems?
No. This is a soil-based potting mix for traditional pots, baskets, and garden beds. For soilless and hydroponic growing, look at our Substrates range for coco coir, expanded clay, and other inert media.
How should I store an opened bag?
Seal the top of the bag closed and store in a dry, sheltered area. This prevents the mix from drying out and protects it from weather. Avoid leaving an opened bag in direct sun or rain.
Tasmanian Potting Mix — Seedling-Ready
Made in Launceston. 25L of organic-base mix for seedlings, annuals, perennials, and natives.