Best Organic Greensand (0-0-3): Slow-Release Potassium, Iron, Manganese & 30+ Trace Minerals from 70-Million-Year-Old Ocean Deposits Buy on Old Cobblers Farm
Greensand is glauconite — a mineral formed on ancient ocean floors 70 million years ago. It delivers potassium and 30+ trace minerals over months to years, loosens clay soils, improves sandy soil moisture retention, and builds long-term fertility that lasts far beyond a single growing season.
Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Organics Greensand
by Organic Fertilizer — Littleton, NH
70-Million-Year-Old Ocean Minerals
Glauconite formed on ancient sea floors, concentrating potassium, iron, manganese, silica, and 30+ trace minerals over geological time. A single mineral source with extraordinary mineral diversity.
Multi-Year Slow Release
Greensand releases potassium and trace minerals over months to years — not days or weeks. Apply once and it continues improving soil fertility for multiple growing seasons.
Physical Soil Improvement
Greensand loosens heavy clay soils by improving structure and drainage, while also helping sandy soils retain moisture and nutrients. Physical and chemical improvement in one product.
3% Potassium + Iron + Manganese
Low but sustained potassium delivery alongside iron for chlorophyll production and manganese for enzyme activation. The slow drip of trace nutrition that soil tests rarely capture.
Increases CEC
Glauconite has high cation exchange capacity — it holds nutrients in the soil and releases them to plant roots over time. Permanently improves your soil's ability to store and deliver nutrition.
Heavy Application Rates
5–10 lbs per 100 sq ft for garden beds, up to 25 lbs per 1,000 sq ft for lawns. Greensand is used in volume — think soil building, not quick feeding.
Organic & Mined Naturally
Greensand is a naturally occurring mineral — no processing, no chemicals, no manufacturing. Mined and applied directly. Approved for organic production.
Trusted by 20,000+ Growers
Developed in Littleton, New Hampshire. Sold nationwide on Amazon, Walmart, eBay, and theoldcobblersfarm.com.
| NPK Ratio | 0-0-3 |
| Item Form | Granular sand |
| Coverage | 50–100 sq ft per 5 lb bag |
| Category | Organic Fertilizer |
| Type | Soil Amendments |
| Sizes | 5 lb | 10 lb | 15 lb | 20 lb |
| NPK | 0-0-3 |
| Nitrogen | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 0% |
| Potassium | 3% |
| Bonus | Iron, Manganese, Silica, 30+ trace minerals |
| Form | Granular sand |
| Rate | 5–10 lbs / 100 sq ft |
| Method | Broadcast and work into top 4" |
| Sizes | 5, 10, 15, 20 lb bags |
| Best For | Long-term soil building, clay improvement, trace mineral supplementation |
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| NPK | 0-0-3 | 0-0-0.1 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-7 | 0-0-1 | Not listed | Not listed | 0-0-0.2 | 0-0-0.1 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-7 | 0-0-1 | Not listed | Not listed | 0-0-0.2 | 0-0-3 | 0-0-0.1 | N/A (glauconite) | 1-6-0 | N/A (glauconite) | 0-0-0.2 | 0-0-0.2 | 0-0-3 | 0-0-3 | 1-6-0 | 1-6-0 | 0-0-3 | 0-0-3 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-60 | 0-0-0.2 |
| Form | Granular sand | Granular (pelletized) | Granular | Granular | Granular | Granular | Granular | Fine powder (micronized) | Granular (pelletized) | Granular | Granular | Granular | Granular | Granular | Fine powder (micronized) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Coverage | 50–100 sq ft per 5 lb bag | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Price / Size | 5 lb | 10 lb | 15 lb | 20 lb | ~$14-22 (7.5 lb) | ~$14-17 (5 lb) / ~$35 (25 lb) | ~$32.99 (7 lb) | ~$15-18 (5 lb) | ~$16-19 (5 lb) | ~$16-22 (5 lb) / ~$30-38 (20 lb) | ~$25-30 (10 lb) | ~$14-22 (7.5 lb) | ~$14-17 (5 lb) / ~$35 (25 lb) | ~$32.99 (7 lb) | ~$15-18 (5 lb) | ~$16-19 (5 lb) | ~$16-22 (5 lb) / ~$30-38 (20 lb) | ~$25-30 (10 lb) | $14–$18 / 6 lb | $15–$18 / 7.5 lb | $15–$18 / 5 lb | $20–$25 / 5 lb | $15–$18 / 5 lb | $35–$45 / 44 lb | $35–$45 / 44 lb | $14.99 | $23.99 | $29.99 | $36.95 | $16.35 | $14.99 | $45.00 | $18.99 | $62.98 | $31.53 |
| Our Take | The longest-acting soil amendment in the Wicked Organics lineup. Gl... | Legacy NJ brand. Widest size range (6 sizes). Pelletized for easier spreading. But only 0.1% soluble potash listed. Total potash ~6%. | Dual OMRI+CDFA certification is strongest in category. Premium brand. But no NPK listed and higher price per lb than Espoma. | Highest labeled K at 0-0-7. Michigan family business. But premium priced and no OMRI cert. Limited reviews. | Unique Texas source. Good OMRI+CDFA certs. 10x moisture claim. But limited size options and regional brand. | Targets container/indoor growers specifically. Good positioning but small sizes only and no NPK or organic cert listed. | Newer Amazon entrant. Good per-lb pricing on 20 lb bag. But limited reviews and no certifications listed. | Premium micronized product. Faster nutrient availability than standard greensand. But higher price and niche distribution (KiS Organics). | Legacy NJ brand. Widest size range (6 sizes). Pelletized for easier spreading. But only 0.1% soluble potash listed. Total potash ~6%. | Dual OMRI+CDFA certification is strongest in category. Premium brand. But no NPK listed and higher price per lb than Espoma. | Highest labeled K at 0-0-7. Michigan family business. But premium priced and no OMRI cert. Limited reviews. | Unique Texas source. Good OMRI+CDFA certs. 10x moisture claim. But limited size options and regional brand. | Targets container/indoor growers specifically. Good positioning but small sizes only and no NPK or organic cert listed. | Newer Amazon entrant. Good per-lb pricing on 20 lb bag. But limited reviews and no certifications listed. | Premium micronized product. Faster nutrient availability than standard greensand. But higher price and niche distribution (KiS Organics). | **DTE Greensand (0-0-3) is the exact match.** Espoma's Greensand appears to be discontinued/reformulated. NPK registrations vary widely because most potash in glauconite is insoluble slow-release. The greensand market has fewer branded competitors than other amendments. | **DTE Greensand (0-0-3) is the exact match.** Espoma's Greensand appears to be discontinued/reformulated. NPK registrations vary widely because most potash in glauconite is insoluble slow-release. The greensand market has fewer branded competitors than other amendments. | **DTE Greensand (0-0-3) is the exact match.** Espoma's Greensand appears to be discontinued/reformulated. NPK registrations vary widely because most potash in glauconite is insoluble slow-release. The greensand market has fewer branded competitors than other amendments. | **DTE Greensand (0-0-3) is the exact match.** Espoma's Greensand appears to be discontinued/reformulated. NPK registrations vary widely because most potash in glauconite is insoluble slow-release. The greensand market has fewer branded competitors than other amendments. | **DTE Greensand (0-0-3) is the exact match.** Espoma's Greensand appears to be discontinued/reformulated. NPK registrations vary widely because most potash in glauconite is insoluble slow-release. The greensand market has fewer branded competitors than other amendments. | **DTE Greensand (0-0-3) is the exact match.** Espoma's Greensand appears to be discontinued/reformulated. NPK registrations vary widely because most potash in glauconite is insoluble slow-release. The greensand market has fewer branded competitors than other amendments. | **DTE Greensand (0-0-3) is the exact match.** Espoma's Greensand appears to be discontinued/reformulated. NPK registrations vary widely because most potash in glauconite is insoluble slow-release. The greensand market has fewer branded competitors than other amendments. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Rock Dust
70-Million-Year-Old Ocean Minerals
Glauconite formed on ancient sea floors, concentrating potassium, iron, manganese, silica, and 30+ trace minerals over geological time. A single mineral source with extraordinary mineral diversity.
Multi-Year Slow Release
Greensand releases potassium and trace minerals over months to years — not days or weeks. Apply once and it continues improving soil fertility for multiple growing seasons.
Physical Soil Improvement
Greensand loosens heavy clay soils by improving structure and drainage, while also helping sandy soils retain moisture and nutrients. Physical and chemical improvement in one product.
3% Potassium + Iron + Manganese
Low but sustained potassium delivery alongside iron for chlorophyll production and manganese for enzyme activation. The slow drip of trace nutrition that soil tests rarely capture.
