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Back to the Roots 25.7qt Organic Potting Mix Premium Blend All Purpose: Soil for Flowers & House Plants, Peat-Free
$8.49 when purchased online
Target Online store #3991
About this item
Highlights
- Organic and peat-free potting mix for a home garden
- Potting soil for plants housed in a container or pot
- Contains plant food and pH balancing dolomitic limestone
- Includes Yucca Extract for moisture control
- Great for herbs, veggies, fruits, and flowers
- Perfect for practicing gardening at home
- #GrowOneGiveOne - Share a pic, and we'll donate a kit to a classroom of your choice!
- Guaranteed to Grow Promise
Description
Back to the Roots Organic All-Purpose Potting Mix is a great soil for herbs, veggies, fruits, and flowers in pots, in the ground, or in a raised bed or container! This soil blend contains all-purpose plant food to help grow bigger plants*, dolomitic limestone to adjust pH, and yucca extract (saponin) for moisture control. Our All-Purpose Potting Mix is peat-free, meaning that instead of imported peat, the base of our soils is made from upcycled plant matter and wood fines. The Back to the Roots Organic All-Purpose Potting Mix Specialty Blend is a great addition to your at-home gardening supplies!
Weight: 28 Pounds
Features: Organic, Peat-Free
Used For: Flowers, House Plants
Capacity (Volume): 1 cubic-ft
Maximum Coverage Area: 1 cubic-ft
TCIN: 87291753
UPC: 810667030810
Item Number (DPCI): 084-16-0156
Origin: Made in the USA
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 25.45 inches length x 19.11 inches width x 6.19 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 38.14 pounds
This item ships in its manufacturer’s packaging, revealing what’s inside. ·
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Q: I'm repotting a lot of houseplants, would the regular potting soil or houseplant potting soil be better. The regular comes in a larger bag but is it better to get the houseplant specific bag?
submitted by Katie - 8 months ago
A: I recommend the potting soil. I’m doing outside work too and thought I could sneak by with top soil. I did use the potting soil last year and preferred it for pots.
submitted byElizabeth - 7 months agoA: Hi Katie! We recommend using which soil would work for each specific plant since different plants have different needs. If you have any questions or would like further help deciding, please reach out to us at contact@backtotheroots.com.
submitted byBack to the Roots, Inc. - 8 months agoBrand expert
Q: Under specifications, it says this bag weighs 28 pounds, but you answered someone below me that this bag would weigh about 60 pounds. Which is correct? Thank you
submitted by Raven Rex H - 1 month ago
A: Hi Raven Rex! Thank you for your attention to detail. One cubic foot bag can weigh around 28 pounds. Please reach out to contact@backtotheroots.com with questions or concerns. We're always here to help!
submitted byBack to the Roots, Inc. - 1 month agoBrand expert
Q: Can I use this soil mix for small container gardening of vegetables on a patio?
submitted by Naz - 3 months ago
A: Hi Naz! Our Organic All-Purpose Potting Mix is perfect for container gardening. Remember that factors such as the soil composition, the container used, temperature, and light exposure can affect how quickly the soil retains or loses moisture. Please reach out to contact@backtotheroots.com with questions or concerns!
submitted byBack to the Roots, Inc. - 3 months agoBrand expert
Q: If left unopened, how long is this potting mix good for if stored in a garage (with no wet or moist conditions)?
submitted by Targetista1 - 7 months ago
A: Hi There! Unopened potting mix can last for about one to two years when stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Please reach out to contact@backtotheroots.com with further questions or concerns!
submitted byBack to the Roots, Inc. - 7 months agoBrand expert
Q: So I have a swiss cheese monstera that was completely smashed when someone broke into my house and want to try to save it .. what kind of soil would be best to replant the root in since its still aliv
submitted by Jay - 7 months ago
A: Hi Jay! We are sorry to hear your home was broken into and we hope everyone is okay. Our Organic All-Purpose Potting Mix should work well for your Swiss Cheese Monstera; they like good drainage and a neutral pH. Please reach out to contact@backtotheroots.com with any questions or concerns!
submitted byBack to the Roots, Inc. - 7 months agoBrand expert
Q: I'm growing cannabis plants in five gallon fabric containers. What is the NPK of this soil?
submitted by The Comfortable Queen - 1 year ago
A: Hi There! Our All-Purpose Potting Mix has an NPK of 0.18-0.04-0.04. Please feel free to reach out to contact@backtotheroots.com with questions or concerns!
submitted byBack to the Roots, Inc. - 1 year agoBrand expert
Q: Is this soil recommended for planting amaryllis bulbs? Thank you.
submitted by Kris - 1 year ago
A: Hi Kris! Our All-Purpose Potting Mix should work great for amaryllis bulbs; you want a quick-draining soil. You could even add some perlite to help add extra drainage with any larger wood pieces. Please reach out to contact@backtotheroots.com with questions or concerns.
submitted byBack to the Roots, Inc. - 1 year agoBrand expert
Q: What is the Ph level of this soil?
submitted by Very Pleased - 1 year ago
A: Hi There! Our All-Purpose Potting Mix has a more neutral pH, less acidic, more alkaline. Please reach out to contact@backtotheroots.com with questions or concerns.
submitted byBack to the Roots, Inc. - 1 year agoBrand expert
Q: Does this have worm castings?
submitted by Cr - 1 year ago
A: Hi Cr! Thank you for asking. Our Premium Blend does not have worm castings, but our Specialty Blend Potting Mix does have worm castings. We also have worm castings sold separately. Please feel free to reach out to contact@backtotheroots.com with questions or concerns!
submitted byBack to the Roots, Inc. - 1 year agoBrand expert
Q: Can this be used for houseplants?
submitted by Carol - 2 years ago
A: Hi Carol! Yes, our all-purpose soil can be used for houseplants. We also have an Organic Indoor Potting Mix for houseplants. :)
submitted byBack to the Roots, Inc. - 2 years agoBrand expert
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Gnat Attractor
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
sisisi - 2 days ago, Verified purchaser
Incredible how many gnats this attracts. I had purchased a much more expensive brand elsewhere and had no gnat problem. Purchased this one to add more soil, then bugs everywhere so I know it was this soil. Going back to my original soil.
Stains concrete
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
MrsFisher - 19 days ago, Verified purchaser
I wanted to love this potting mix but when watered it drains a dark reddish-brown and stains the concrete.
1 reply from Back to the Roots, Inc. team - 18 days ago
Hi Mrs. Fisher! We're sorry you've had this experience. While our potting mix is peat- and peat moss-free, some organic ingredients—like bark—can naturally leach tannins when watered, which may cause that reddish-brown runoff. This is fairly common and not harmful to plants, but we totally understand it can be frustrating if it stains concrete. To help minimize staining: Water over grass or a garden bed before placing pots on concrete. Use a saucer or tray under pots to catch any runoff. If stains occur, rinse the area promptly or use a mild concrete-safe cleaner. Please don’t hesitate to reach out at contact@backtotheroots.com—we’re always here to help!
Gr-Grd-Mother
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Disappointed - 24 days ago
I disliked receiving a picture from the deliever void of my purchased product. I just received the correct picture showing the delivery, be careful. For someone not at home the 1st picture was worrisome, otherwise job well done, I think.
Work pretty good
5 out of 5 stars
katherinev91_5526 - 25 days ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Packaging is very sturdy, like others band in market. I just finish to do my nursery’s potting with it and works pretty good for me. So I would say that works for what was made. I don’t think have any scent most of a ground, and was super easy to manipulate.
Potting soil
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Lily - 27 days ago, Verified purchaser
I bought miracle grow organic potting soil and my plants died because they use peat in it , so I bought this potting soil and my plants have been doing well and growing!
Wouldn't Recommend
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Dee - 1 month ago
Infested with gnats! I purchased a couple of bags of this soil at least a year ago. I used one but saved one. With the first bag, my house was infested with gnats. But, I couldn't pinpoint the problematic soil as I had a lot of plants and used other soil. Fast forward to now. I decided to pot my new blueberry plant in this soil. As soon as I water, the gnats were swarming my house. U have no other house plants now and have not used any other soil so I k ow the source of the gnats is this soil. Almost killed my blueberry plant. I had to repot and threw away the rest of this soil.
1 reply from Back to the Roots, Inc. team - 1 month ago
Hi Dee! We're sorry to hear you're having trouble with Fungus Gnats. Fungus gnats are common with all organic potting mixes. They are attracted to the decaying organic material and thrive in warm, moist environments. Please send us an email to contact@backtotheroots.com, we would love to help you grow in our soil and get rid of the fungus gnats!
Seemed old
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Martajo - 1 month ago, Verified purchaser
It was convenient to be able to get it on pick up but it was very dry and seemed old!
Fungus gnats/fleas
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
japg68 - 1 month ago
If you would like your home full of fungus gnats/fleas please by all means buy this potting soul. 2 months in and Im still trying to get rid of them. Don’t waste your money
1 reply from Back to the Roots, Inc. team - 1 month ago
Hello! We're sorry to hear you're having trouble with our soil. Fungus gnats are common with all organic potting mixes, they are attracted to the decaying organic matter and thrive in moist, warm environments. Fleas are not common with our soil. Please send a photo of the bugs and a photo of the front and the back of the bag to contact@backtotheroots.com. We'd love to help you grow with our soil!
Moist
5 out of 5 stars
nattycupcakez_6254 - 1 month ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My rosemary is growing very nicely thanks to this product. The soil maintains its moisture very well. So, if I miss a day watering, my rosemary isn’t completely dehydrated.
Decent dirt for our citrus
3 out of 5 stars
kiwid_3860 - 1 month ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Package nicely, no rips or leakage, our citrus seems to like this dirt as it hasn’t lose as many leaves compared to other kind that we got. Big heavy bag that should be good for awhile
Happy indoor potted plants
5 out of 5 stars
patriciab1_8725 - 1 month ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Using this to re-pot some of my indoor plants. Great quality potting soil. I waited to write the review to see how my plants like the soil and they are thriving in their new pots. I do wish they made these bags resealable bc I don't use that much soil at once for my potted plants but it's easy enough to roll over the top before storing. Great product. Would recommend to my plant loving friends.
Completely Infested with Fungus Gnats
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
SadHomeGardener - 1 month ago, Verified purchaser
Unforturnately, I didn't notice until later that this soil was totally infested with fungus gnats. I bought the soil home, everything seemed fine, so I repotted a couple of my houseplants. A couple weeks later, I started having a fungus gnat problem. Went back to the bag of soil and sure enough, tons of fungus gnats in and around the bag. I've been dealing with the problem for weeks now, and have had to buy traps and a bunch of other things to get rid of all the gnats in my plants. Stay away from this soil, and probably all soil sold at target, really. Side note: took a very long conversation with customer service to get a refund, but I did eventually get one. If you've had the same issue, it's worth talking to them.
1 reply from Back to the Roots, Inc. team - 1 month ago
Hi there! We're sorry you have had this experience, and we appreciate your feedback. Fungus gnats are common with all organic potting mixes. Fungus gnats are attracted to the decaying organic material and thrive in warm, moist environments. One way to help avoid fungus gnats is to sterilize your soil before using it. Please reach out to contact@backtotheroots.com at any time, we're always here to help you grow!
Great potting mix
5 out of 5 stars
minht15_7239 - 1 month ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Perfect time to use this for plant. The smell of this potting mix is not that strong. The bag look small but holds a lot. I would buy this for future planting.
Do Not Buy
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
SP - 1 month ago, Verified purchaser
This wasn't a potting mix, but more like a mulch. The bag was 2/3 wood chips. I had to sift it and add amendments to make it somewhat useful.
1 reply from Back to the Roots, Inc. team - 1 month ago
Hi SP! We're sorry to hear you're not satisfied with the texture of your soil, and we appreciate your feedback. Please send a photo of the soil and a photo of the full front and a photo of the full back of the bag to contact@backtotheroots.com. We would love to help you grow with us!
Good stuff
5 out of 5 stars
mariec106_398 - 1 month ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I recently repotted all my indoor plants. They seem to be doing great with this mix. I like the texture of the mix. I can’t wait for the weather to get nicer so I can use it outside.
Good product
5 out of 5 stars
tinas404_4484 - 1 month ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This product works pretty good. Started my plant a week ago and they are sprouting nicely. The packaging is strong and didn’t rip when picking it up. It has a natural scent. It’s eco friendly and a good value. I can’t wait to get some more of my plants started.
Very useful! Best potting mix!
5 out of 5 stars
ghadirk1_6823 - 2 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I loved this product! My brother used it as well! Great potting mix that helped all of our plants grow!!! It also smells very nice when using. Never made any messes due to the great packaging and would highly recommend!
Great soil for planting
5 out of 5 stars
jacquelinen_4091 - 2 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] First let’s start with the packaging I love the fact that dirt wasn’t falling out the bag and all over my floor like the last bag of soil I had. I haven’t seen any gnats flying from it and it does the job. It doesn’t have an awful smell either. I would say it is an A++
Ended up with a fungus gnat infestation
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
TinaMK - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
I used this to replant my much loved spider plants. All of them ended up with a terrible fungus gnat infestation. I have been fighting it for weeks. I think I will end up having to throw my plants out and I am completely devestated.
1 reply from Back to the Roots, Inc. team - 2 months ago
Hi TinaMK! We're sorry to hear you've had this experience. Please send an email to contact@backtotheroots.com or give us a call at 510-922-9758. We'd love to chat with you and help you and your spider plants thrive in our soil. Fungus gnats are common with all organic potting soil; they are attracted to the decaying organic material, and they thrive in moist, warm environments. We look forward to hearing from you!
Shroomy
2 out of 5 stars
Jacqueline - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
Bought two of these today and they had mushrooms growing in them full clusters of them. It also had white powder on it which may or may not be mold. Just doesn’t seem like it’s been stored properly
1 reply from Back to the Roots, Inc. team - 2 months ago
Hi Jacqueline! We're sorry to hear your soil was not as you were expecting. Please send photos of the white powder and the mushrooms to contact@backtotheroots.com so we can take a look. Please also include photos of the fronts and backs of the bags. It sounds like your soil is healthy and alive with biological activity, and we'd love to help you grow with us!