What KIS Organics does

KIS Organics is a Washington State-based organic gardening supplies company that formulates and sells living soil products, amendments, and related cultivation services. Its core offering centers on proprietary living soil mixes — Water Only Soil, Biochar Soil (8% biochar), Veggie Mix, Seed Starter, and the LANE and SEACOAST Commercial Growers Mix lines — built on biologically active composts (Lane Ocean Rich and SeaCoast biodynamic composts), 5–8% Black Owl Biochar from Biochar Supreme, mineral dusts, and microbial inoculation. All formulations are OMRI, CDFA, WSDA, and/or Demeter certified where applicable, pass heavy metal testing in multiple states, and are reusable for up to five years in indoor bed systems, positioning the company in the premium organic cultivation segment rather than the commodity soil market.

Name

KIS Organics

Legal name

KIS Organics

Website

https://kisorganics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

KIS Organics is a Washington State-based formulator and direct-to-consumer seller of living soil mixes, amendments, and cultivation services (including soil testing and IPM) primarily serving cannabis cultivators and home gardeners across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Organic Soil and Soil Amendments

NAICS

Fertilizer and Compost Manufacturing (32531), Compost Manufacturing (325315)

SIC

Agricultural Chemicals (2870)

akta.pro primary industry

Biochar & Carbon-Based Soil Builders (AFABAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Organic & Regenerative Fertility Inputs (Manures, Plant/Animal Meals, Fish/Seaweed) (AFABAKAE), Soil Health Activators & Biostimulants (Humates, Amino Acids, Seaweed Extracts) (AFABAKAJ)

Keywords

• Organic living soil
• Soil amendments
• Cannabis cultivation supplies
• Compost products
• Integrated pest management

Headquarters

HQ city

Chehalis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Soil Product Sales: Core revenue from selling pre-formulated living soil mixes (Biochar, Water Only, Veggie, Seed Starter), amendment packs (Nutrient Pack, amendments), and specialty products (Black Owl Biochar, composts, compost tea systems, beneficial microbes). Sold via e-commerce with tiered pricing and volume discounts. Subscription not required; repeat purchases via standard reorder.
2. Bulk/Commercial Soil Orders: Large-scale commercial growers purchase CGM mixes (Lane and SeaCoast) in bulk quantities (10+ cubic yards). Orders quoted individually via form with personalized freight pricing. 10-yard minimum order. Bulk orders include freight pass-through costs, lift-gate charges, and payment terms with 3% card fee for orders over $1,500.
3. Professional Services: Revenue from soil testing packages (via Logan Labs partnership), standalone test analysis, and consultation services. Consultations offered in 30-minute ($125) and 60-minute ($250) increments via Zoom with owner Tad Hussey and chief agronomist Brandon Hudson. Standalone soil analysis at $45 per test.
4. Freight & Shipping: Freight costs are pass-through charges for bulk orders. Ground shipping (FedEx/UPS/USPS) for smaller packages. Free shipping offered on specific items (Nutrient Pack, Biochar, Soil Testing kits) with conditions. Bulk freight quoted individually per order.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

KIS Organics formulates, blends, and packages organic living soil mixes (Biochar Soil Mix, Water Only Soil Mix, Veggie Mix, Seed Starter Mix), commercial-scale blends (LANE and SEACOAST Commercial Growers Mix), and a Nutrient Pack amendment. The company resells and integrates raw inputs such as Black Owl Biochar and composts, distributes compost tea brewing systems, ships soil testing kits through a Logan Labs partnership, and supplies BIOBEE beneficial insects for an Integrated Pest Management program.

Product overview

KIS Organics is an organic gardening supplies company offering a comprehensive ecosystem of living soil products and services. The core product lineup consists of ready-to-use soil mixes (Biochar Soil Mix with 8% biochar, Water Only Soil Mix, Veggie Mix, and Seed Starter Mix) designed for organic container and raised bed growing. The Nutrient Pack serves as a DIY option allowing growers to source base ingredients locally. For commercial-scale operations, the company offers LANE and SEACOAST Commercial Growers Mix formulations. The portfolio is complemented by individual amendments (Black Owl Biochar, composts, mineral supplements), equipment (compost tea brewers), professional services (soil testing, consultations), and an Integrated Pest Management program featuring beneficial insects. The company also partners with Twin Peaks Cannabis for the Westport Blend sub-brand. All products emphasize 100% natural and organic ingredients with no synthetic chemicals, OMRI/CDFA/WSDA certifications, and reusable/re-amendable soil systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• KIS Organics Biochar Soil Mix Premium living soil mix with 8% biochar content designed for heavy feeding crops with enhanced moisture control and microbial benefits; suitable for indoor and outdoor use and reusable for multiple growing cycles. Sold in 1 cubic ft ($28) and 1.5 cubic ft ($45) bags.
• KIS Organics Water Only Soil Mix Revolutionary water-only soil mix formulated for container and raised bed plants, requiring no inputs beyond water from seedling to flower for several months. Sold in 1 cubic ft ($21) and 1.5 cubic ft ($35) bags.
• KIS Organics Veggie Mix WSDA-approved lighter soil mix designed for vegetables and as a first transplant soil, providing nutrients for approximately 2 months without additional inputs. Sold in 1.5 cubic ft bag at $18.
• KIS Organics Seed Starter Mix Light blend designed for successful seed germination and vegetable starts, formulated to help seedlings get a jump start in spring. Sold in 1.5 cubic ft bag at $17.
• KiS Organics Nutrient Pack Nutrient portion of the Water Only and Biochar soil mixes for container planting and raised beds, enabling growers to source base soil ingredients locally while maintaining organic growing capability. Available in Small 3.2 lbs ($26, free shipping), Regular 14 lbs ($63, free shipping), and Large 42 lbs ($135, FedEx) sizes.
• KIS Organics LANE Commercial Growers Mix Biologically active, nutrient-dense living soil designed for large-scale commercial cultivation, based on Lane Compost with 5% Black Owl Biochar, lab- and microscope-tested inputs, microbial inoculation, and reusable formulation tested for up to 5 years in indoor bed systems. Sold in bulk only with 10-yard minimum order; pricing tiers from $310-$375 per yard depending on volume.
• KIS Organics SEACOAST Commercial Growers Mix Refined commercial growers formulation using SeaCoast Compost for large-scale cultivators seeking exceptional biological performance with Demeter Certified Biodynamic and CDFA Certified Organic inputs. Sold in bulk only with 10-yard minimum order; pricing tiers from $335-$400 per yard depending on volume.
• Westport Blend Special soil collaboration with Twin Peaks Cannabis (Chad Westport), tailored for organic hands-off nutrition in 7-gallon or above containers, designed for vegetative stage through flower with water only; each Westport Blend purchase includes a cup of KiS Bloom Booster. Sold in 1 cubic ft bag at $30.
• Black Owl Biochar Premium organic biochar sourced from Biochar Supreme, OMRI-Listed and WSDA Certified Organic, produced from 100% clean unprocessed virgin wood waste from sustainably managed forests to improve soil structure, fertility, and water retention. Sold in 1/2 gallon ($26), 1 gallon ($33), 1 cubic ft ($52), and 1 yard ($395).
• Lane Ocean Rich Compost Custom blend of composted plant material and fish compost, OMRI Listed, cured for over a year using Lane Forest's proprietary composting process for organic application.
• SeaCoast Compost Rich one-of-a-kind compost slow-aged for 2 years, made from wild-caught seafood by-products, organic cow manure, red alder, and biodynamic preparations. Demeter Certified Biodynamic and CDFA Certified Organic.
• Mini-Microbulator Compost Tea Brewer 5-gallon compost tea brewing system for producing beneficial microorganism solutions to enhance soil biology. Ships free in continental USA.
• 50 Gallon Microbulator Compost Tea Brewer Large-scale 50-gallon compost tea brewer for commercial operations requiring larger batches of beneficial biology solutions.
• Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program Comprehensive IPM program featuring beneficial insects and predatory mites sourced from BIOBEE for biological pest control, plus OMRI-listed biological control agents (Beauveria bassiana, Bacillus subtilis, Streptomyces lydicus, Burkholderia spp.) for organic pest management across the cultivation cycle.
• Soil Testing and Analysis Laboratory soil testing services through Logan Labs including Standard Soil Test ($27), Complete Soil Package ($60), Saturated Paste Test ($33), Complete with Extras + Analysis ($105), Irrigation Water Suitability ($46), Plant Tissue Package ($44), Compost Test ($85), and standalone analysis ($45/test), with optional expert analysis and amendment recommendations from the KIS team.
• KiS Consultations Zoom consultations with KIS team members Tad Hussey and Brandon Hudson in 30-minute ($125) and 60-minute ($250) increments, offering expert guidance on soil, cultivation, and organic growing practices.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8-9% increase in growth and yields using KIS Biochar Soil vs Water Only Soil (internal research trials)
• +4 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Twin Peaks Cannabis (Chad Westport)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on the Westport Blend soil product. Developed over years with Chad Westport of Twin Peaks Cannabis for his educational outreach and genetics program. Goal is to provide a simple, organic, hands-off soil for growers using No Joke genetics from Twin Peaks Cannabis. Each Westport Blend purchase includes a cup of KiS Bloom Booster.
• Biochar SupremecoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary biochar supplier for KIS Organics products. Biochar Supreme (local WA producer) pyrolyzes 100% clean, unprocessed virgin wood waste from sustainably managed forests to produce Black Owl Biochar. KIS re-sells this OMRI-Listed, WSDA-Certified Organic biochar and incorporates it into their soil formulations (5% in CGM, 8% in Biochar Soil Mix).
• Kaizen ConsultingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTad Hussey, owner of KIS Organics, is a partner in Kaizen Consulting, which focuses on helping businesses implement continuous improvement practices in agriculture and cultivation operations.
• Logan LabscoreTechnology or IntegrationKIS Organics offers Logan Labs soil tests directly through their store. Customers purchase tests through KIS, receive sample collection instructions, send samples to Logan Labs, and KIS in-house team provides analysis with amendment recommendations. Standalone analysis also available for customers who already have Logan Labs results.
• Lane Forest Products (Lane Compost)coreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of Lane Ocean Rich Compost — a custom blend of composted plant material and fish compost, cured for over a year using Lane Forest's proprietary composting process. Selected after extensive testing for physical properties, biological performance, and reliability at scale. OMRI Listed. Used as the base for KIS LANE Commercial Growers Mix.
• SeaCoast Compost (Redefining Compost)coreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of SeaCoast Compost — slow-aged 2-year compost made from wild-caught seafood by-products (fish, crab, shrimp), organic cow manure, red alder, and biodynamic preparations. Demeter Certified Biodynamic and CDFA Certified Organic. Each batch rigorously tested. Used as the base for KIS SEACOAST Commercial Growers Mix.
• BIOBEE (BioBee Sde Eliyahu Ltd.)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKIS Organics is an authorized reseller of BIOBEE beneficial insects and predatory mites for integrated pest management. Products include nematodes, predatory mites (Californicus, Persimilis, Swirskii, Andersoni, Cucumeris), rove beetles, parasitic wasps, lacewings, and pirate bugs. BIOBEE operates under ISO 9001:2015 and IOBC international standards.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• FoxFarm Soil & Fertilizer Company: FoxFarm is a large, established maker of organic and synthetic soils/fertilizers with deep retail penetration across garden centers and hydroponic shops, competing with KIS in both home gardening and cannabis-adjacent categories.
• Biobizz: Biobizz is an established global organic nutrient brand widely used in cannabis cultivation, competing with KIS's organic nutrient pack approach and serving a similar commercial and hobbyist base.

Direct peers

• Dr. Earth: Dr. Earth makes OMRI-listed organic fertilizers, soils, and amendments targeting organic gardeners and growers, overlapping with KIS's organic-only positioning and certification stack.
• Down To Earth Fertilizers: Down To Earth produces natural and organic fertilizer amendments used in cannabis and home gardening, competing most directly with KIS's Nutrient Pack and individual amendment SKUs.
• Roots Organics: Roots Organics sells organic potting soils, nutrient lines, and amendments branded for cannabis and craft growers, directly overlapping with KIS's organic soil and amendment portfolio.
• BuildASoil: BuildASoil sells organic, biologically active 'build-a-soil' mixes, amendments, and IPM products targeting the same cannabis and home-grower customer base as KIS Organics, with overlapping compost, biochar, and nutrient pack offerings.
• Gaia Green: Gaia Green manufactures organic granular fertilizers and amendments widely used in cannabis cultivation, with comparable OMRI-listed products and a similar focus on dry, biologically driven nutrient programs.
• Royal Gold: Royal Gold is a long-standing maker of organic and coco-based soils for cannabis cultivators in hobby and commercial tiers, with comparable product breadth and a similar cannabis-segment focus.
• SoHum Living Soils: SoHum produces ready-to-use, organically amended living soils specifically engineered for cannabis cultivation, directly competing with KIS's Water Only, Biochar, and Commercial Growers Mix SKUs.

Emerging players

• Bio365: Bio365 produces biologically active, peat-based growing media for cannabis and horticulture with a 'water-only' positioning closely paralleling KIS's Water Only Soil Mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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