"potting soil" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: potting soils [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} potting soil (countable and uncountable, plural potting soils)
  1. A substrate used to grow plants in containers, made from various substances that promote moisture, drainage, and fertility. Tags: countable, uncountable Synonyms: growing media, potting mix, potting compost
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Inflected forms

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