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potting soil

грунт для горшков

Meaning of potting soil

soil mix for pots

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EN-UK/ˈpɒtɪŋ ˈkɒmpɒst/
EN-US/ˈpɑtɪŋ sɔɪl/
RU[ˈgrunt dlʲa gɐrˈʂkov]
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potting soil with Russian translation

potting soil usage examples

🇬🇧UK

🇬🇧en-UK🇷🇺ru

I bought potting compost for the balcony plants.

Я купил грунт для горшков для балконных растений.

🇬🇧en-UK🇷🇺ru

Buy good potting compost for indoor plants.

Купите хороший грунт для горшков для комнатных растений.

🇺🇸US

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

I filled the new pots with potting soil before planting the herbs.

Я заполнил новые горшки грунтом для горшков перед посадкой трав.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

I topped the pot with fresh potting soil before planting.

Я использовал свежий грунт для горшков при посадке.

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potting soil belongs to the topic "Plant Care". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

potting soil
грунт для горшков
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potting soil synonyms

Related words worth learning together

potting soil
то же значение; широко используется в США
potting mix
синоним; часто встречается на упаковках
potting compost
британский термин; часто означает готовую смесь с торфом и удобрениями
all-purpose potting mix
универсальная смесь для горшков; подходит для многих растений
peat-based potting mix
смесь на основе торфа; традиционная база для многих грунтов для горшков
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🇬🇧en

то же значение; широко используется в США

A2Very Often

Fill the pot with potting soil before planting.

🇬🇧en

синоним; часто встречается на упаковках

A2Very Often

Use a high-quality potting mix for indoor plants.

🇬🇧en

британский термин; часто означает готовую смесь с торфом и удобрениями

A2Often

Garden centres sell several types of potting compost for different plants.

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🇬🇧en
all-purpose potting mix

универсальная смесь для горшков; подходит для многих растений

A2Often

All-purpose potting mix works well for most indoor plants.

P
🇬🇧en
peat-based potting mix

смесь на основе торфа; традиционная база для многих грунтов для горшков

A2Often

A peat-based potting mix holds water well for moisture-loving plants.

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🇬🇧en
coir-based potting mix

смесь на основе кокосовой койры; альтернатива торфу, более устойчива

A2Often

Try a coir-based potting mix if you want a peat-free option with good aeration.

🇬🇧en

перепревшие органические остатки; используется как удобрение или компонент

A2Very Often

Add compost to heavy soil to improve its structure.

C
🇬🇧en
cactus and succulent mix

специальная смесь для кактусов и суккулентов; хороший дренаж

A2Often

Use a cactus and succulent mix to prevent root rot in succulents.

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🇬🇧en
seed-starting mix

смесь для посева семян; мелкая, стерильная, мало удобрений

A2Often

Sow seeds in a seed-starting mix for better germination.

O
🇬🇧en
orchid mix

смесь для орхидей; крупная и воздушная (кора, мох)

A2Often

Repot orchids into an orchid mix that drains quickly and allows airflow to roots.

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Questions about this word

What does potting soil mean?

soil mix for pots

How do you pronounce potting soil?

potting soil is pronounced as /ˈpɒtɪŋ ˈkɒmpɒst/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is potting soil used in a sentence?

I bought potting compost for the balcony plants. Translation: Я купил грунт для горшков для балконных растений.

Is potting soil part of Plant Care vocabulary?

Yes, potting soil (грунт для горшков) can be learned in the Plant Care topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is potting soil part of Plants vocabulary?

Yes, potting soil (грунт для горшков) can be learned in the Plants topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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