FAQ

PittMoss is made from up-cycled natural cellulosic fibers, like newspaper, with added natural mineral ingredients. Various PittMoss products contain added nutrients and fertilizers for a complete potting/gardening mix.

Not at all, newspaper breaks down to cellulosic fiber, which is an all-organic material, and soy-based ink. In fact, a 1997 EPA study of our newspaper blend determined it was perfectly safe. If you are interested in reading the study, email info@pittmoss.com

No contaminants, bugs, weeds or pesticides are in this product. PittMoss recently completed a stringent pesticide test. Read more here.

Depending on your environment, you may notice some mold-like matter develop. We encourage you to read our article on the subject.  In summary, there is no need to worry. For optimal plant growth, microbial development (which, during a bloom, produces fungi and mold) is not harmful and means things like to grow in PittMoss. PittMoss encourages beneficial microbial growth that your plants will benefit from. Mixing the soil will  help in the disappearance.We like to say PittMoss is like pro-biotics for your plants!™

PittMoss invests heavily in research and development and in the process has collected a variety of data we can make available. If you are interested in scientific studies and our current research, please email info@pittmoss.com to request access.

PittMoss is a great growing medium for flowers, vegetables, shrubs, grass and more! Warning – if you do have acid-loving plants, be aware that our product is pH neutral but easy to adjust.

PittMoss is pH neutral and can easily be adjusted.  Consumers have become accustom to the lower pH of peat and peat-based products.  Because PittMoss is pH neutral, please adjust, lowering the pH for plants that require acidic soil.

We currently do not have a specific seed starting blend. That said, many gardeners have told us they have found success using both 100% PittMoss, or amending it with a seedling blend. We hope to develop a product specifically for propagation but in the mean time, if you like to experiment we encourage you to see if it works for you!

PittMoss has an amazing capacity to retain water and the best practice is to keep your PittMoss on the drier side. We encourage the finger test. If the top layer feels too dry, stick your finger in the soil to see if the lower layers still contain moisture.

Shipping or storage at a facility may have compacted PittMoss. Thankfully, you can easily fluff up PittMoss, restoring the air space and lightness of the fiber.

Ideally, you should store in a cool, dry dark area. However, keeping it room temperature and out of direct sunlight is a sufficient option.

Yes. We have a full line of commercial products available and we sell all of our retail products in bulk. Email info@pittmoss.com or fill out our form on the website to receive rates.

PittMoss Prime is a soil amendment (sometimes referred to as “soil conditioner”) that can be mixed with compost, existing blends, native soil, or self-fertilized. PittMoss Prime contains no fertilizer on it’s own. Here are a few tips on growing in PittMoss Prime:

1. Avoid using fertilizers containing ammonium or urea, use nitrates instead.

2. Allow organic blends to compost for at least 10 days before using and compact the fluffy blend to reduce settling.

3. Use at least 30% PittMoss when amending to notice results.

PittMoss Performance is a nutrient-rich potting soil that contains a controlled-release fertilizer (CRF), derived from natural ingredients and specially formulated for PittMoss. Use PittMoss Performance as you would any traditional potting soil. This blend is great for beds, pots, planters – all of your gardening needs!

PittMoss Prime does not have any fertilizer, so it is to be used as a soil amendment or conditioner. PittMoss Performance has an added CRF (Controlled Release Fertilizer) so it can be used as a ready-to-grow potting mix.

PittMoss Plentiful is a completely organic, nutrient-rich potting soil that contains compost, fish emulsion and poultry manure. Use PittMoss Plentiful as you would any traditional potting soil. This blend is great for beds, pots, planters- all of your gardening needs! Plentiful is OMRI listed for organic use.

Most orders are shipped same day if your order is placed by 2pm EST. All orders are processed within 1-2 business days. Orders are not shipped or delivered on weekends or holidays. If we are experiencing a winter weather conditions, shipments may be delayed by a few days. Please allow additional days in transit for delivery. If there will be a significant delay in shipment of your order, we will contact you via email or telephone.

pittmoss.com ships to addresses within the U.S., U.S. Territories, pittmoss.com does not ship and APO/FPO/DPO addresses.

You will receive a Shipment Confirmation email once your order has shipped containing your tracking number(s). The tracking number will be active within 24 hours.

pittmoss.com is not responsible for any customs and taxes applied to your order. All fees imposed during or after shipping are the responsibility of the customer (tariffs, taxes, etc.).

pittmoss.com is not liable for any products damaged or lost during shipping. If you received your order damaged, please contact the shipment carrier to file a claim. Please save all packaging materials and damaged goods before filing a claim.

We currently do not ship outside the U.S.

Items that are damaged or defective may be returned within 30 days of purchase for a new replacement or a full refund, shipping included. Items returned for any other reasons will be given a refund, less the cost of shipping. Items that have been used or are not in the original packaging will be given a refund based on the condition of the item and less the cost of shipping.