Back to the Roots Organic 1 cu ft Raised Bed Mix

A: Hi there! We do not test on animals. We use some animal byproducts as sources of organic nitrogen, but we do not harm any animals in the process.

A: Hi BWhite! Our Organic Raised Bed Mix is regionally formulated from aged processed forest products, fertilizer, dolomitic limestone (pH adjuster), gypsum, and yucca extract (wetting agent). In Georgia, this product contains 80-95% aged processed forest products, fertilizer, dolomitic limestone (pH adjuster), gypsum, and yucca extract (wetting agent). Guaranteed Analysis Total Nitrogen (N): 0.18% 0.004% Ammoniacal Nitrogen 0.004% Other Water Soluble Nitrogen 0.172% Water Insoluble Nitrogen* Available Phosphate (P₂ O₅): 0.04% Soluble Potash (K₂ O): 0.04% Calcium (Ca): 1.00% Derived from poultry litter, feather meal, sulfate of potash, and gypsum. * 0.072% slowly available Nitrogen from poultry litter and feather meal. Also contains non-plant food ingredients: 0.11% wetting agent.

A: Hi Hattie! Our Organic Raised Bed Soil is ready to use as is, but compost in raised beds can enhance plant growth by increasing nutrient availability, boosting moisture retention, and fostering loose, well-aerated soil perfect for root development. Adding 1–2 inches of compost annually to a soil mix improves fertility and yields, while excessive amounts can lead to nutrient imbalances and high alkalinity.

A: Hi Hattie! Yucca extract does not add lead or other heavy metals to soil. Feel free to reach out to contact@backtotheroots.com with any questions.

A: Hello! One bag of our Organic Raised Bed Soil is approximately 24 pounds.

A: Hi B! Our Organic Raised Bed Soil is formulated for raised garden beds. Feel free to reach out to contact@backtotheroots.com and let us know a bit about your garden plans, we'd be happy to help you choose the right soil.

A: Hi Linda! While we can't provide the exact NPK (nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium) values for Sta-Green's Potting Mix, Back to the Roots Organic Raised Bed Soil has an NPK of 0.18-0.04-0.04. These numbers may seem low at first glance, but they're typical for organic fertilizers. Organic options are designed to be gentler, releasing nutrients slowly over time to support long-term plant health and reduce the risk of overfeeding. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to us at contact@backtotheroots.com — we're always happy to help!

A: Hi there! Yes, you can use our Organic Raised Bed Soil for flowers as well as fruits and vegetables. If you are planting in ground, we would recommend our Organic Garden Soil, which is designed to mix with your native soil for in-ground planting. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to us at contact@backtotheroots.com—we’re happy to help!

A: Hi Lauren! Our soils are made from processed forest products, coir, limestone, fertilizer, mycorrhizae, and moisture-balancing yucca. Depending on the soil bag, the organic fertilizers could have ingredients derived from milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, or soy. Please read through each soil bag's exact ingredients in case you have any allergies to any of these ingredients. If very severe, we'd recommend being careful using our soils & talking to a doctor first. All of our bagged soil has poultry litter, feather meal, and sulfate of potash. Our Organic Raised Bed Mix also has Gypsum to improve soil health. Please feel free to reach out to contact@backtotheroots.com with questions or concerns! We're here to help.

A: Hi James! Our soils are not OMRI certified; however, our soils and plant foods are accredited through the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) under their Organic Input Materials (OIM) Program. Please reach out to contact@backtotheroots.com with questions or concerns!