Fox Farm’s Happy Frog Potting Soil – Lab Results vs. Home Tests – How to Fix & Balance

Fox Farm's Organic Happy Frog potting soil is one of the most popular soils for houseplants, vegetables and fruits grown at home. It is by far my favorite and in my opinion the best soil to use for all types of plants and in this video, I support lab evidence by University of Delaware's soil testing program.

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The following tests were conducted on the soil:

GH-1. SME Media Analysis
pH, EC, Saturated Media Extract Analysis for P, K, Ca, Mg, Mn, Zn, Cu,
Fe, B, S, Na, Al, NO3 -N and NH4 -N.

Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Sulfur and trace elements are some of the most important nutrients for all plants and by knowing what your soil has before you start adding more is crucial to providing a well balanced soil medium for your plants.

To balance this soil out, I would add something with high nitrogen and the best products that I would recommend for synthetic is:

1st: https://amzn.to/4cw9iw4
2nd: https://amzn.to/46UQdT9

I would gradually add it to the soil to make up for the low levels measured starting at 150 ppm and only increase it when you notice signs of deficiency.

For an organic solution, I would add https://amzn.to/3XcVEcR a week advance to let the mycorrhizae break it down and also add https://amzn.to/3YMDpMv for trace elements which came back as low in the lab test.

Happy Frog® is packed with organic nutrients and contains a well-balanced blend of aged forest products, earthworm castings, bat guano, and humic acid—each contributing to a thriving root system and robust plant growth.

Happy Frog® soil goes beyond just feeding your plants; it also supports their root systems with beneficial microbes and mycorrhizal fungi. These naturally occurring organisms enhance nutrient uptake, protect against disease, and improve water retention. The result? Stronger roots and healthier plants that are better equipped to thrive in various conditions.

Whether you're growing flowers, vegetables, or houseplants, Happy Frog® Potting Soil is versatile enough to meet the needs of all types of plants. Gardeners appreciate the consistency and reliability of this soil across different plant types, making it a one-stop solution for their gardening needs.