Compost Recipes & Soil Mix Guides
Compost isn’t a one-size-fits-all product, especially on Nantucket. It’s a soil-building material, not a ready-to-plant mix. These compost recipes break down how to use Nantucket Gold in different parts of the landscape. Veggie beds, native plantings, lawns, and long-term soil care.
New Veggie Bed (From Scratch)
Starting a new veggie bed means giving roots the best possible conditions from day one. This mix combines Nantucket Gold with quality topsoil to build structure, support microbial life, and hold the moisture and nutrients vegetables need to establish and produce through the season.
Existing Veggie Bed (Seasonal Refresh)
A simple way to refresh veggie beds that have already been planted, without digging everything up.
Perennial & Flower Bed Mix
A balanced compost recipe for flowers and shrubs that supports steady growth.
