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It’s become popular again to grow your own vegetables. We tested potting mixes suitable for raising a crop where space is limited.

We put 17 potting mixes through a growing trial to find the best ones for particular types of vegetables and also the best “all-purpose” mixes. Find out which mixes rated best.

Highlights of this report


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Tops in the test


The best mixes for growing a range of vegetables. Read more

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Test results


Compare the 17 potting mixes for price and performance. Read more

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Growing tips


How to grow potatoes in a bag. Read more

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