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Jeffries

Veggie & Garden Soil

Same premium product you love, in NEW

100% compostable packaging.

Packaging that is designed to break down and can go in your green bin!

Jeffries Veggie & Garden Soil is perfect for… you guessed it… veggie and garden beds. Particularly good for raised beds, this soil mix resists compaction and is high in organic matter.

Use

  • For raised garden beds
  • For veggie patches
  • For large tubs and planter boxes
  • For courtyard gardens and ferneries

Key Benefits

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Significantly increases water retention

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Highest level of organic matter of all Jeffries soils, retaining moisture where it is needed most.

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Added Blood & Bone

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Open structure meaning it is a free-draining mix and resists compaction (often a problem in raised garden beds)

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Provides plants with vital organic nutrients

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Promotes healthy root establishment and growth

Application

Ground
  • Loosen up the base soil first using a garden fork (approximately one spade depth)
    For heavy clay base, spread 1kg per m2 of Gypsum, then work with the garden fork or a ‘claybreaker’ spade.
    Leave the base soil rough after digging (this exposes more surface area and helps avoid hard sealed layers).
  • Spread Jeffries Veggie & Garden Soil over the base soil
    Mix some of the loosened base soil with the added soil to avoid creating two distinct layers.
  • Dampen the soil lightly, it should be damp but not so wet that it crumbles
  • Top off with a layer of Jeffries mulch

Avoid walking over the newly laid soil. Create pathways or stepping stones for access where possibly and kneel on timber boards when planting (to spread the load).

Raised Garden
  • Construct your raised beds less than 1.5 metres wide to allow for easy access to the centre of the bed and to avoid walking on and compacting the soil.
  • Prepare the base with a layer of sand, gravel or other suitable drainage material.
  • Fill the raised bed with Jeffries Veggie & Garden Soil, being careful not to compact it too tightly.
  • Follow steps 3 and 4 above.
  • Jeffries Forest Mulch is the perfect way to top off your raised garden bed.

Typical Analysis

Water Holding Capacity

Jeffries Veggie & Garden Soil has the capacity to store more water in the soil, than soil without compost. Increasing your soil’s water holding capacity can reduce plant stress due to heat and evaporation during warm/hot periods.

Soil pH Buffering

Jeffries Veggie & Garden Soil works to buffer excessive pH fluctuations in soil pH which improves nutrient uptake and improves plant health.

Certifications

Certified for Organic Production

Jeffries Veggie & Garden Soil is certified for organic production to NASAA standard 5125M, ensuring you that you are using a product that is certified to the highest organic standard available in Australia.

Made from

A blend of organic materials, including shredded bark, tree pruning, lawn clippings, Blood & Bone and Jeffries Organic Compost that have been through a controlled process of natural aerobic composting. The right amount of washed, course sand is then mixed in to maintain an ideal open structure. While every effort is made to screen out inorganic material, this product may contain an occasional fragment of plastic, metal or glass.

HEALTH WARNING

This product contains microorganisms • keep product moist when handling to avoid dust
avoid breathing dust or mists – wear particulate mask if dusty • this product has low risk of containing sharp materials
wear appropriate gloves and footwear as a precautionary measure • wash hands immediately after use

For further information, refer to the material safety data sheet available here.

HEALTH WARNING

This product contains microorganisms • keep product moist when handling to avoid dust • avoid breathing dust or mists – wear particulate mask if dusty • this product has low risk of containing sharp materials • wear appropriate gloves and footwear as a precautionary measure • wash hands immediately after use

For further information, refer to the material safety data sheet available here.

At Jeffries, we’re taking a significant step forward in our effort to support a greener future. As a first in Australia, we’re excited to launch our new compostable bag range, with the same premium products you know and love now packaged in 100% compostable bags.

As leaders in this space, we’re committed to reducing plastic waste and minimising contamination in green bins – a challenge that is often caused by traditional plastics.

What does compostable mean?

Jeffries’ 100% compostable bags are certified to Australian Standards, meaning they fully break down in a commercial composting facility, like Jeffries, without leaving any microplastics behind. The compostable material is then integrated into our composting process, helping create nutrient-rich, compost-based products (just like the one you’re holding) that are gentle on the environment.

Our compostable bags are locally produced by BioPak and meet strict Australian certification standards.

How to take care of me

Jeffries products are ready to use straight out of the bag! The packaging is 100% compostable and will naturally break down within a few months. We recommend using the product shortly after purchase and then popping the compostable bag in your council green bin.

For optimal storage, keep the bag in a cool, dry, and sheltered location. Since the bag isn’t UV-resistant, exposure to direct sunlight or extreme weather can cause it to degrade more quickly.

Thank you for supporting this green initiative, helping to lead the way in recycling in South Australia and set an example for the rest of the country.