Back to the Roots 100% Organic Potting Mix (6 Quart) Premium Blend Made in The USA

I bought this to help my indoor sunflowers thrive. I started growing them earlier in the year for my kids when their school plants died. We're in NYC and had originally used wild dirt. In short NYC plants is pretty darn hardy considering the fact our dirt doesn't hold moisture well. I had to essentially water our sunflowers daily in the wild dirt. Cut to this bag of indoor soil, it's holding up well. It came to me premoistened with no pebbles and debris. It does have some tiny wood chips or sticks but it's not a big deal considering this is far better than NYC wild dirt. My sunflowers have been thriving. I don't have to water any where as frequently and I didn't have to enrich the soil as much as I did with the wild. Wild NYC dirt needed so much work to be ok for the sunflowers. I fertilized the soil, added dehydrated fish and spent coffee beans to help enrich the soil for the flowers. I didn't do anything with this brand of soil much to my delight. It's working well for my needs and will reorder should I want to start growing other indoor plants. Update 07/06/2026 I've used this brand on multiple occasions. I've picked it up here and via Home Depo. That said for the most part quality of this potting media has been consistent although some batches has been a bit more excessive in thick sticks than others. My more recent batch for sure was excessive in the wood. Luckily I have a very mature dracaena in a 16in pot that I toss the excessive woody pieces into. I also recently mixed this into Fox Farm's happy frog potting media. Fox includes peat, perlite and coconut chips for aeration. Back to the roots depending on which collection may not have perlite for such. This still holds onto moisture so depending on your watering habits, can cause some root rot. If you don't want to water often and are diligent about checking moisture levels this is a great purchase. I do have some plants is an excessively large pot however I don't water those plants frequently but say once every 2 to 4w depending on the weather. Since the north east did just experience a heat wave with temps exceeding 100 plus degrees I did only have to water deeply once through it. Despite the quality changes, my plants have been doing fine in this media. I usually amend it with my own fertilizer which has allowed my seedings to grow in this medium just fine. I do indoor gardening only. I've been successful in growing cilantro, scallions, basil, sweet potatoes and now carrots in this potting medium. If your seedlings is struggling to grow in this, it is very wise to invest in an appropriate fertilizer to promote healthy roots, vibrant foliage and vigorous growth. While this does come with bare bones fertilizer on it, it is not sufficient enough to sustain heavy feeders and the long term health of tropical houseplants. Lastly, this is one of my favorite very affordable potting mediums. I've refreshed it through the seasons with amendments being more perlite, orchid bark and coconut chips for aeration. I also add in homemade compost for nutrients and long term health of my houseplants. Never throw away your "soil" it can always be reused.

Great potting soil. I used them for my Lilly’s and they are doing great! Doesn’t have a distinct smell. Great for house plants

I bought the 2 bag combo. In both, it was immediately obvious the soil was compromised or sub-par. I’ve bought this same exact soil a few times before somewhere else in person. I have always loved it. What I got from here was terrible in comparison. When I opened the first bag, I could already tell something was off. The soil was much dryer and also had a slight grey-ish hue. It just seemed like it was lacking nutrients or wasn’t “fresh.” I hadn’t expected that and I already had 2 of my plants out of their pots and ready to replant, so I just took a chance and used it. Big mistake. It killed both of my plants and when I removed them from the pots I could see mold everywhere. I went and checked the soil in the first bag I had opened and found mold throughout the whole bag. Then I opened the second bag to check that and found the same thing. Not only did I waste the money to buy 2 bags of this and then have to trash it all, it also killed two of my favorite plants. I’ve used this exact brand before and always had great results so I trust the brand, I’ll just never buy it here again. I see in reviews that mold is a problem for others here too. I should listened to those reviews.

Great for my clematis in the large planters on my deck. . They are growing fast.

Back to the Roots 100% Organic Potting Mix is hands-down one of the best soil mixes I’ve used for my indoor and outdoor plants. From the moment I opened the bag, I could tell it was high quality—rich, dark, and full of life. You can actually smell the freshness, and there’s zero trace of that synthetic or chemical odor you find in some other brands. I love that it’s completely organic and peat-free, which makes it a more sustainable choice for the environment. The mix is fluffy yet dense enough to hold moisture, and my plants have absolutely thrived in it. Whether I’m repotting houseplants, starting herbs, or adding soil to my garden containers, this mix consistently delivers great results. Another huge plus? No weird fillers or mystery ingredients. It’s packed with natural nutrients like root-boosting mycorrhizae and biochar, so my plants have strong roots and grow faster and healthier. And since it’s ready to use right out of the bag, it makes gardening super convenient. If you care about your plants and the planet, you won’t regret switching to Back to the Roots Organic Potting Mix. It’s truly a game changer for any level of gardener—from beginners to green-thumb pros!

Ummm the dirt is fine I think but this time around the bag was THICKLY COVERED in dead flies it was disturbing! I thought it was caked on dirt but it was not eek! I haven’t opened the bag yet but I hope there isn’t a pest infestation inside…

I used 2 bags of left over from last year's potting mix to transplant my garden flower and veggie seedlings. Great product. Based on this experience, when I ran out I decided to reorder more for the rest of my seedlings. I was unpleasantly surprised when I opened the new bags to find the product was chock full of chopped sticks of varying lengths., making it more like a crude mulch than the premium potting soil I had recently so happily used. My ratings: 5 for last year's dirt, and 0 for this latest batch: average 3. You pay your money and take your chances.

Potted cucumber, pepper and basil plants are thriving with this addition to their soul.