Ocean Forest Potting Soil is perfect for containers and ready to use right out of the bag. Ocean Forest is pH adjusted at 6.3 to 6.8 to allow for optimum fertilizer uptake. Theres no need for nitrogen fertilizers at first. Instead, try a blend like this to encourage strong branching and sturdy, healthy growth. Ocean Forest has everything your plants need, in one bag - its a powerhouse blend of premium earthworm castings, bat guano, and Pacific Northwest sea-going fish and crab meal.