The Coast of Maine Difference

Here at Coast of Maine we are proud of the quality and consistency of our compost-based soils. Compost, we believe
(naturally decomposed organic matter) is the key ingredient. Ours are made using carefully designed and tested recipes which include the very best ingredients (sustainably sourced from pristine ocean waters and local farms) combined with rigorous quality controls. We never use biosolids, municipal or household waste. Close attention to detail with frequent turning, sampling and testing plus a lengthy aging and curing process produces dark, rich compost.

Cobscook Blend™ Organic & Natural In-Ground Garden Soil is the ideal soil conditioner to improve and revitalize the soil in
and around your vegetable garden beds. It is naturally lightweight and contains just the right ingredients for your in-ground garden beds.

We use all natural ingredients

We believe Cobscook Blend™ Organic & Natural In-Ground Garden Soil is the ideal soil amendment for all your beds and gardens. It is carefully formulated to provide balance between structure, water retention, drainage and aeration for growing vegetables, annual and perennial flowers in the ground. It provides the rich and diverse soil your plants need.

Follow these few simple steps

New & existing garden beds

To maintain healthy soils, apply Cobscook Blend™Organic & Natural In-Ground Garden Soil every year. This is best done in the spring when prepping to seed or transplant and again mid-season.

There are generally two different ways to use this product. For improving soil structure (sandy, compacted or clay soil), work a 2” layer into the top 4” to 6“ of soil before planting.

Alternatively, if you have been amending your garden plot and have fairly loose soil to begin with, and have cleared the bed out of debris, a top-dressing application is recommended. Add a 2” layer on top of the soil and seed or transplant directly into it. This will dramatically reduce the number of weed seeds that germinate from the native soil and mean less weeding for you!

Planting Holes

Backfill the planting hole with a mix of equal parts of Cobscook Blend™ Organic & Natural In-Ground Garden Soil and existing garden soil. Do not pack the soil down around the plants, as this eliminates valuable airspace for the roots. Rather, water the plant in to settle the soil, adding more if needed. Water thoroughly and regularly until the plant has established itself. Midway through the growing season, feed with an organic plant food like our Stonington Blend™
Organic Plant Food.

Organic certification

Cobscook Blend meets the organic production standards of the Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association (MOFGA) and is permitted for use in the production of MOFGA certified organic crops.