{"product_id":"pbh-rice-hulls-50-lbs","title":"PBH Parboiled Rice [HULLS] Mulch OMRI Listed - 50 Lbs. (NOT RICE SEEDS)","description":"\u003ch4\u003ePBH Rice Hulls Mulch 50 Lbs. | OMRI Listed\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight Rice Hull Soil Amendment for Container Gardening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePBH Rice Hulls Mulch is a premium, lightweight soil amendment designed to improve aeration, drainage, and overall soil structure in container gardens, raised beds, greenhouse production, and nursery applications. Made from parboiled rice hulls, this sustainable growing media additive provides an eco-conscious alternative to traditional soil conditioners such as perlite while helping create healthier root environments for plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for professional growers, home gardeners, indoor plant enthusiasts, and nursery operations, PBH Rice Hulls blend easily into potting mixes to improve porosity and moisture balance without adding excessive weight. Their natural texture also makes them highly effective as a decorative mulch and weed-suppressing topdress for potted plants and container displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Benefits of PBH Rice Hulls Mulch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBenefit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLightweight Formula\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHelps reduce overall container weight for easier handling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImproves Soil Aeration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEncourages healthy oxygen flow around roots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnhances Drainage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHelps minimize waterlogged soil conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSustainable Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade from renewable rice-processing byproducts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow Dust Composition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCleaner handling compared to many traditional fillers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeed Suppression\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHelps reduce weed growth when used as a top layer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVersatile Applications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable for potting mixes, containers, seed starting, and nursery production\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural Appearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProvides a clean, attractive finish for container plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Use PBH Rice Hulls in Potting Mixes?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHealthy root systems depend on proper airflow and balanced moisture retention. PBH Rice Hulls help loosen dense growing media, creating air pockets that improve root respiration and support vigorous plant development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike heavier soil amendments, rice hulls maintain a lighter growing medium that is easier to transport and manage, especially in container gardens, hanging baskets, balcony planters, and greenhouse production systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePBH Rice Hulls are commonly used in professional horticulture because they help:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImprove root-zone oxygen availability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncrease drainage efficiency\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduce soil compaction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupport stronger root development\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePromote more uniform moisture distribution\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate cleaner, easier-to-manage container mixes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePBH Rice Hulls vs. Traditional Perlite\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComparison\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePBH Rice Hulls\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTraditional Perlite\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSource Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural rice byproduct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExpanded volcanic mineral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLightweight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLightweight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDust Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLower dust handling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCan produce fine dust\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSustainability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRenewable agricultural material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMineral-based\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrainage Improvement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAeration Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil Blending\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmooth, natural texture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGranular texture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContainer Gardening\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlend into potting soil for flowers, vegetables, herbs, tropical plants, and ornamental containers to improve drainage and root performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIndoor Plants\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelps maintain better moisture balance for houseplants while reducing compacted soil conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRaised Beds \u0026amp; Seedlings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUseful for seed-starting mixes and raised garden beds where lighter soil texture and improved airflow are beneficial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNursery \u0026amp; Greenhouse Production\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn effective amendment for professional growers seeking lightweight, consistent growing media components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDecorative Topdress Mulch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply a thin layer to the soil surface to help suppress weeds, reduce moisture evaporation, and create a cleaner container appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuggested Application Rates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended Use Rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePotting Mix Amendment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–30% of total mix volume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeed Starting Mixes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–20% of total mix volume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContainer Topdress\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e½–1 inch surface layer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaised Bed Soil Improvement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMix evenly into top soil layer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eApplication rates may vary depending on crop type, growing conditions, and existing soil composition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContainer gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreenhouse production\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndoor plant collections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalcony planters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaised beds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNursery operations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeed-starting applications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecorative container topdressing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage \u0026amp; 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Keep the bag sealed when not in use to maintain product quality and handling performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe convenient 50 lb bag size is ideal for seasonal gardening projects, greenhouse use, nursery production, and ongoing container maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePBH Rice Hulls Mulch Product Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Attribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRice Hull Soil Amendment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParboiled Rice Hulls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBag Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 Lbs.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimary Uses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil Aeration, Drainage, Mulch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContainers, Raised Beds, Potting Mixes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTexture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLightweight \u0026amp; Free-Flowing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnvironmental Profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSustainable \u0026amp; Renewable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePBH Rice Hulls Mulch provides growers with a dependable, sustainable, and easy-to-use soil amendment that supports healthier root systems, improved drainage, cleaner potting mixes, and more efficient container gardening performance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RICELAND","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61727045255538,"sku":"PBHRH50LB","price":44.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0198\/8486\/files\/Rice_Hulls.png?v=1779541052","url":"https:\/\/www.seedworldusa.com\/en-au\/products\/pbh-rice-hulls-50-lbs","provider":"Seed World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}