Containers and growing applications
Use for bedding plants, foliage, exotic plants. Fill without heavy compaction so the media retains its intended structure.
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ProEarth #2
A specialist high-air professional medium for deliberately managed production systems.
Choose ProEarth #2 when the crop, container and irrigation program genuinely require high air space and fast drainage. A hanging basket by itself is not enough reason to select this formula.
- Lightweight, fast-draining professional mix with high porosity
- Intended for bedding plants, foliage, exotic plants
- Offered in bagged and bulk formats
Choose with confidence
Best For
- High-air and high-drainage production
- Appropriate intensively managed container systems
- Hanging-basket programs only when the physical requirement fits
A different material may fit better
Not Recommended For
- Choosing solely because a product is in a hanging basket
- Low-frequency irrigation programs
- General consumer potting without production controls
Project planning
How Much Do I Need?
Enter the finished area and depth. The estimate uses the same cubic-yard formula as the site soil calculator.
The current cart accepts whole units, so add-to-cart recommendations round up. Contact Specialty Soils for help with unusual shapes or project specifications.
Application
How to Use
Before planting
Water evenly after filling and follow the plant or production program for irrigation and fertility.
Getting your material
Delivery & Pickup
Bulk material can be requested for dump-truck delivery. Specialty Soils reviews your address, quantity, truck access and dump location before confirming price and scheduling.
Bulk DeliveryDelivered by dump truck after access and pricing confirmation.
Bagged / PickupUseful for smaller projects; confirm current bag size, stock and price.
Professional OrdersBusinesses can request larger quantities, pallets or custom requirements through an RFQ.
Make the tradeoff clear
Compare Similar Products
| Product | Primary role | Available formats | Current listed price |
|---|---|---|---|
| ProEarth #2Current product | Lightweight, fast-draining professional mix with high porosity. | Bagged and Bulk | $22.00 / $160.00 |
| Growers Professional | Versatile professional growing mix for plants that prefer a moderately acidic root zone. | Bagged and Bulk | $10.00 / $120.00 |
| ProEarth #4 | Lightweight, fast-draining professional mix with high porosity. | Bagged and Bulk | $22.00 / $170.00 |
Growers Professional
Versatile professional growing mix for plants that prefer a moderately acidic root zone.
ProEarth #4
Lightweight, fast-draining professional mix with high porosity.
M&R
High-aeration professional growing medium for experienced growers using frequent, deliberate fertility inputs.
Keep planning this project
Container Growing MediaRead practical guidance for this material or project.Check the product fitUse Find My Soil when the project or growing use changes the recommendation.Calculate quantityEstimate cubic yards, bags or truckloads.Plan pickup or deliveryReview access, service areas and delivery preparation.
Common questions
FAQs
What is ProEarth #2 best used for?
ProEarth #2 is currently listed for high-air and high-drainage production, appropriate intensively managed container systems, hanging-basket programs only when the physical requirement fits.
How is ProEarth #2 sold?
Current listed options are Bagged: $22.00 (2 Cu Ft bag); Bulk: $160.00 (Bulk / per yard). Availability and final pricing are confirmed when applicable.
How much should I order?
Use the page calculator for a volume estimate. The recommended order rounds up to the whole-unit ordering rules used by the current cart.
Can this product be delivered?
You can submit a delivery request from this page. Specialty Soils confirms the address, truck access, final delivery price and scheduling before delivery.
How does this compare with Growers Professional?
ProEarth #2: Lightweight, fast-draining professional mix with high porosity. Growers Professional: Versatile professional growing mix for plants that prefer a moderately acidic root zone.
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