The Best Potting Mix - Setting a New Standard
Feed less : Water less : Grow the best
The new formula has been refined through extensive testing and proven in real-world Australian conditions. In side-by-side trials against leading potting mixes from Bunnings, as well as nursery-grade mixes from garden centres, it consistently outperformed across key measures of plant performance:
- Plant height
- Lushness and leaf density
- Quantity and quality of flowers and fruit
- Root development
What makes it different?
Scotts Osmocote The Best Potting Mix combines an improved structure with premium, nursery-quality ingredients and a complete fertiliser system. It delivers an initial boost for early growth, followed by controlled-release feeding for up to 12 months — helping provide consistent nutrition and stronger long-term plant health.
Built on real testing — not just theory — and developed specifically for Australian home gardens, it delivers reliable results gardeners can trust in real conditions.
Learn about the Scotts technical team and research station here.
Endorsed by the Australian Institute of Horticulture
Scotts Osmocote The Best Potting Mix has been independently validated by the Australian Institute of Horticulture (AIH), working alongside TAFEs and universities. Through extensive laboratory testing and real-world growing trials, its performance has been rigorously assessed to deliver reliable, premium results gardeners can trust.
“Across every location and
under every set of trial conditions,
Scotts Osmocote The Best Potting Mix consistently delivered outstanding results. Performance exceeded expectations in terms of plant establishment, growth and overall health across an extensive range of species.”
— Australian Institute of Horticulture (AIH)
Designed for Australian conditions, it delivers:
- Consistent plant growth outcomes
- Reliable nutrient delivery over time
- Strong performance in both indoor and outdoor environments
- An improved, more intuitive experience for gardeners of all skill levels
- Confidence built on real testing — not just theory
Learn more about the Australian Institute of Horticulture and our testing →
The Best Potting Mix trial
Basic Potting Mix trial
Our development trials, with The Best Potting Mix on the far right vs competitor potting mixes from Bunnings and garden centres
A new name, a refined formula
While the name has changed, the goal remains the same — delivering premium performance and helping Australian gardeners grow stronger, healthier plants with confidence.
Scotts Osmocote The Best Potting Mix has been refined and improved through extensive testing to deliver even better performance in real-world growing conditions.
The updated formulation has been carefully refined to improve:
- Soil structure for stronger root development
- Moisture management for more consistent hydration
- Nutrient availability for sustained plant health
- Overall plant performance in real-world garden environments
It’s everything gardeners trusted about the previous formula — now improved to help deliver even better results.
