{"product_id":"blue-ribbon-organics-omri-certified-organic-compost-3-gal-12-15-lb","title":"Blue Ribbon Organics OMRI Certified Organic Compost | 3 Gal (12-15 lb)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose Blue Ribbon Organics Compost\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 2009 Blue Ribbon has refined their proprietary composting process, turning nutritious food scraps and yard residuals into Blue Ribbon Organic Compost. Recycled materials are processed at a DNR permitted facility, producing a plant-friendly and easy-to-handle mix. With food residuals as a key ingredient, the finished blend delivers a rich nitrogen profile derived entirely from natural materials — nothing else added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith months of careful turning, windrow temperature management, consistent moisture control, and strict quality checks, this compost is ready to help jump-start vegetables, fruit trees, and shrubs, top-dress lawns, or start your hardiest crop of seedlings. The texture is crumbly yet cohesive, and the earthy aroma signals a mature, soil-building product ready for garden beds and containers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does for your soil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Ribbon Compost regenerates soil by improving aeration, increasing water retention, buffering pH, adding organic matter, and delivering key nutrients including nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and magnesium. It is monitored for trace metals, unwanted pathogens, and compost maturity; the product is tested to ensure safety and freedom from weed seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this is a natural product, moisture content may vary, which can cause some variation in weight. It is supplied in a 3.0 gallon bag, typically weighing around 12 to 15 pounds depending on moisture. This variability is normal for natural materials and does not affect the overall quality or performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCertifications and safety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves soil structure and aeration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromotes water retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOMRI Certified for Organic Use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe for use at any concentration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs wonderfully with worm castings and other soil builders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to its natural compatibility, Blue Ribbon Compost meets the US Composting Council Seal of Approval and OMRI requirements. It is certified for organic production and suitable for vegetable and flower gardening, use around trees and shrubs, and lawn applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEasy ways to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop-dress lawn areas to enrich the root zone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmend planting beds and seedling mixes for healthier starts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlend with other soil amendments to tailor texture and fertility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What is Blue Ribbon Organics OMRI Certified Organic Compost?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: A natural, OMRI-certified soil amendment made from recycled food and yard materials, designed to improve soil structure and fertility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What are common uses for this compost?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Top-dress lawns, amend planting beds, or start seedlings; it supports aeration, water retention, and nutrient availability in a safe, tested blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Blue Ribbon Organics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45754009944250,"sku":"B09QRD3DX1","price":109.78,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/3536\/8890\/files\/blue-ribbon-organics-compost-bag-closeup.jpg?v=1775384997","url":"https:\/\/gardencanada.ca\/products\/blue-ribbon-organics-omri-certified-organic-compost-3-gal-12-15-lb","provider":"Garden Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}