Wool is a renewable resource
Sheep grow wool year-round, and each spring they are shorn to keep them healthy, clean, and comfortable.
When that same wool is returned to the soil as wool pellets, it becomes part of the land once again, helping to close the carbon cycle.
A single fleece can nourish more than five square metres of garden, feeding the soil that, in turn, feeds us.
What can wool pellets do for your soil?
Improve water retention
Wool pellets help the soil hold moisture longer. They can absorb up to 30% of their weight in water and slowly release that moisture back to plants as they need it, reducing the frequency of watering.
Feed the soil naturally
As they break down, wool pellets slowly release nitrogen, potassium, and trace micronutrients, providing a steady source of nourishment throughout the growing season.
Suppress weeds
Applied as a mulch, wool pellets help reduce weed germination by limiting the light that reaches weed seeds, making it easier for your plants to thrive.
Moderate soil temperature
Wool acts as a natural insulator. It helps absorb excess heat during the day and gradually releases that warmth as temperatures cool, reducing extreme fluctuations in soil temperature and creating a more stable environment for plant roots.
Increase soil porosity
When incorporated into the soil, wool pellets improve soil structure by creating air pockets that increase porosity. This allows more oxygen to reach plant roots and supports the beneficial microorganisms that keep soil healthy.
Three Ways to Use Wool Pellets
AS A SLUG BARRIER
Apply a layer of wool pellets around established plants, extending about 15 cm from the stem. They help retain moisture, slowly release nutrients, and create a barrier that slugs are reluctant to cross.
WHEN PLANTING
Wool pellets can be used when sowing seeds or transplanting seedlings. Sprinkle them on the soil surface as a mulch or incorporate them into the planting hole or surrounding soil to improve moisture retention and provide slow-release nutrients.
IN CONTAINERS
Mix wool pellets into your potting mix before filling trays, planters, or pots. As they gradually biodegrade over approximately six months, they slowly release nutrients while improving moisture retention and supporting healthy root growth.
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Wool pellets are made from 100% raw, unwashed sheep’s wool. The wool is cleaned of large debris, then compressed into small pellets without the use of synthetic binders or additives.
Because the wool remains unwashed, it retains naturally occurring nutrients that are slowly released into the soil as the pellets break down. Rich in nitrogen, potassium, and trace minerals, wool pellets help improve soil health, increase water retention, and support strong, healthy plant growth.
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We make our wool pellets in our on-farm pelleting mill using 100% raw, unwashed sheep wool.
First, the wool is shredded into small fibres. It is then fed into the pelletizer, where heat and pressure compress the fibres into dense, uniform pellets. No synthetic binders or additives are used—the wool’s natural fibres hold the pellets together.
The finished pellets are easy to handle, simple to apply, and gradually break down in the soil, where they improve water retention and slowly release nutrients to your plants.
By processing wool locally in British Columbia, we’re transforming an underused natural resource into a valuable soil amendment while supporting BC sheep farmers and keeping wool out of the waste stream.
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When mixed into the soil, wool pellets begin to break down over the course of three to six months. As they decompose, they gradually release nutrients while improving soil structure and water retention.
Although the pellets themselves will eventually disappear, their benefits can continue for up to a year as the organic matter enriches the soil and supports healthy plant growth.
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No. During the pelleting process, the wool is compressed under high heat and pressure, which makes any weed seeds that may have been present in the raw wool non-viable. You can use wool pellets in your garden with confidence, knowing they won’t introduce unwanted weeds.
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The amount of wool pellets you need depends on how you’re using them.
When mixing into soil: Blend ½ cup of pellets with 4 litres of soil before planting.
For garden beds: Apply 1 kg of pellets per 2 square metres and work them into the top layer of soil.
As a mulch: Spread enough pellets to completely cover the surface of the soil around your plants.
A little goes a long way, and because wool pellets release nutrients gradually, a single application can benefit your garden for months.