Back to the Roots Natural and Organic 3-in-1 Seed Starting Mix, Premium Blend Soil, 12 Quart Value Size, New & Improved Blend
$20.56
Discover the Magic of Gardening with Back to the Roots 3-in-1 Seed Starting Mix, a versatile, peat-free soil blend perfect for all your growing needs.This organic new blend now includes premium coir, plant food, and gypsum, making it ideal for nurturing plants throughout their lifecycle—from fast-growing annuals to long-lasting perennials. Whether your plants thrive in full sun or partial shade, this mix supports healthy growth. By choosing peat-free soil, you’re helping reduce climate-impacting CO2 emissions, making this an eco-friendly option that benefits both your garden and the planet.
- 3-in-1 Seed Starting Mix: A versatile, peat-free seed starting soil blend ideal for all growing needs
- Organic & Sustainable: Contains premium coir, plant food, and gypsum for optimal plant growth
- Supports Plant Lifecycles: Suitable for both fast-growing annuals and long-lasting perennials
- Adaptable to Light Conditions: Promotes healthy growth for plants in full sun or partial shade
- Eco-Friendly: Helps reduce CO2 emissions by eliminating peat, making it a climate-conscious choice for your garden
- Use Back to the Roots Seed Starting Mix with Back to the Roots organic garden seeds
- Zero-risk gardening with a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee – If you are not satisfied or have any issues, shoot us a note, and our customer support team will get you growing or send you a refund/replacement
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Additional information
| Features | Breathable, Reusable |
|---|---|
| Brand | Back to the Roots |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 47007 |
| Manufacturer | Back to the Roots, Inc. |
| Assembled Product Weight | 4 lbs |
| Assembled Product Dimensions L x W x H | 4.00 x 15.00 x 15.00 Inches |
| GTIN | 810667034504 |
by John
The mixture looked great at first but upon use, discovered that the mix was mostly large wood chunks and chips. For potting mix or soil that isnt not a bad thing. But seed starting mix is supposed to be fine. So it doesnt “smother” the seeds. i found it very hard to put this mix in my seed starting trays. it actually poked large holes in them. i would recommend finding a brand that is better for starting seeds. I was very disappointed that this small bag was basically unusable for what i needed. For regular potting/soil mix I use this brand. but will find alternatives to seed start.
by Daniel
I have read the one star reviews and I have to disagree partly. I tested this product vs another traditional top brand and the germination rates are similar after starting about 15 different types of seeds. But the lettuce I started seemed to grow a little faster in the other product. I see the company responds which is good and I have two suggestions. You need to screen this blend to eliminate the twigs, bark and occasionally pebbles in order to say it is a seed starting mix and modify the added fertilizer to improve early growth. I agree with the philosophy of the product but it needs to be refined.
by Steven
I am flabbergasted bc this has more bark and sticks in it than their potting soil. There is no way any seed would start in this. I attached photos – and the bucket is what I pulled out of the mix and those are 2-3 “ each.
by Alex
BEWARE!!! I wanted Miracle Grow but was substituted with this brand. I should have rejected the substitution but I kept it. I’ve started seeds indoors for 10 years with miracle grow without issues. This is TERRIBLE soil – do NOT use it. First off, it’s full of twigs and bark. Then, I followed my normal process and all I grew was MOLD! mold spores shot up and nothing else grew. Never had this issue with miracle grow before!! BUYER BEWARE – stay away. Now I have to buy Miracle Grow and re-start all my seeds. This is the worst product I’ll never buy again and share on my gardening Facebook pages and friends to stay away!
by Melody
This had a large amount of sticks and twigs in it, many more than 2 inches long. The finer part feels like finally shredded roots and fiber more than fine, light soil. it did not germinate my seeds yearly as well as another brand that I used with the same type of seeds in the same seedling tray I would not purchase this again.
by Michelle
I had high hopes for this and bought it since my local Happy Frog seller was out, but no, don’t waste your money. This was full of big pieces of bark and sticks, and after one day of being opened was full of fungus gnats. Try something different if you’re starting seeds.
by Loren
This mix had way too many chunks of mulch. Found that I had to sift through the bag. It is very soft but way too much mulch for my liking. Now I also bought the Jiffy starter soil in yellow bag. It was so much better! I had veggies germinated in a couple days to one week with Jiffy.
by Cheryl
This is the absolute worst seed starting mix that I have ever purchased and it was totally infested with tiny little bugs that every time I water they come out of the soil and fly all around so I went and got the bag and looked inside and there they were all in the bag. I will never buy this brand again.
by Kathryn
Soil was very dense, had large chunks of mulch. It was clearly fertile due to mushroom growth, held water well but was too dense for seedlings to establish growth. My seedlings had stunted growth. I had to repot in another seed starting mix and they did fine.
by WalmartCustomer
Seed starting medium looks good. While I cannot evaluate it completel as seeds have just been planted, I am hoping for good results based on the look and feel of the seed starter medium.