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Who says you need dirt to garden? Good quality potting mixes can be found at your local nursery. Don’t be surprised to see the words “soilless mix” on a package. Most potting soils are mixtures of several ingredients. Many start with peat moss, which can be controversial due to the environmental damage of peat bogs. For more regarding peat bogs and their environmental impact on wetlands, see Resources. Don’t be afraid to ask your local nursery what goes into their soil mix. It should be organic. You’re growing these vegetables partly because you don’t completely trust commercial farming, right? Don’t grow with chemical fertilizers or pesticides either, and the ecosystem will thank you.

Garden soil. This is a no-go for pots because it is too heavy, slow draining and has weed seeds and bacteria. Container mixes are formulated to be light in texture, free of disease and weed seeds, and to provide good drainage.