You want to read the lables. Check the NPK ratios of different products. I'm unable to bring up the NPK ratio of MG's compost but I'm going to guess that since your young leaves are fading green and turning yellow, that there isn't much fert to this. Funny, because MG potting soil is loaded with fert. If you want a good soil to grow in, try ordering this stuff. Sunny Girl Gardens You can buy it online or at a store if you live in western Washington, Oregon. It will be shipped to you address and you just add water, nothing else. Comes in two parts, one in bottom of bucket other part on top of the bottom part. That's all you need.