Back to the Roots 25.7qt Organic Raised Bed Mix Premium Blend For Growing Edible Plants
$8.49 when purchased online
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About this item
Highlights
- Organic and peat-free garden soil for a home garden
- Garden soil for above-ground planting
- Contains organic plant food to help grow bigger plants
- Includes pH balancing dolomitic limestone and Yucca Extract for moisture control
- Great for herbs, veggies, and fruits
- 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 Raised Bed Mix is a great soil for growing edible plants, including herbs, veggies, and fruits, in a raised garden bed or container. This premium soil blend contains all-purpose plant food to help grow bigger plants*, dolomitic limestone to adjust pH, and yucca extract (saponin) for moisture control, all blended with gypsum for better water absorption. Our raised bed 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 Raised Bed Mix is a great addition to your at-home gardening supplies!
Weight: 24 Pounds
Features: Organic, Peat-Free
Used For: Flowers, House Plants
Capacity (Volume): 1 cubic-ft
Maximum Coverage Area: 1 cubic-ft
TCIN: 86183170
UPC: 810667032234
Item Number (DPCI): 084-16-0981
Origin: Made in the USA
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 26 inches length x 18 inches width x 3 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 25.2 pounds
This item ships in its manufacturer’s packaging, revealing what’s inside. ·
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Q: What is NPK of the Sta Green Potting Mix?
submitted by Linda - 3 months ago
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!
submitted byBack to the Roots, Inc. - 3 months agoBrand expert
Q: Can this be used if flowers are in the garden bed as well?
submitted by Momof2 - 3 months ago
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!
submitted byBack to the Roots, Inc. - 3 months agoBrand expert
Q: What are the ingredients of this soil?
submitted by Lauren K - 3 months ago
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.
submitted byBack to the Roots, Inc. - 3 months agoBrand expert
Q: Is this OMRI certified?
submitted by James - 4 months ago
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!
submitted byBack to the Roots, Inc. - 4 months agoBrand expert
Q: Will be gardening with my daughter who has a peanut allergy. Is this soil peanut free?
submitted by S - 5 months ago
A: Hi S! 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. If you have any questions about our soils, please feel free to email us at contact@backtotheroots.com.
submitted byBack to the Roots, Inc. - 5 months agoBrand expert
Q: Is it okay/normal for this to be full of little mushrooms? I'm using it in buckets indoors for tomatoes.
submitted by Justme - 1 year ago
A: Hi Justme! Mushrooms are a sign your soil is biologically alive and healthy; you can pinch the tops off and throw them out, but it could signal that the growing conditions are too humid and moist. Please feel free to send photos to contact@backtotheroots.com, we would be happy to help you grow.
submitted byBack to the Roots, Inc. - 1 year agoBrand expert
Q: I opened a bag today and it is almost all powder. The normal mix is the opposite of powder. Any ideas a)what happened, b)what it is and c)how to use it so it is safe to use for vegetable plants?
submitted by fhj52 - 2 years ago
A: Hi FHJ52! If you wouldn't mind sending a photo of your soil to contact@backtotheroots.com, we would be happy to have a look to see what's happening with your soil. If need be, we are happy to help with a refund or replacement.
submitted byBack to the Roots, Inc. - 2 years agoBrand expert
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quality: 3.37 out of 5
value: 3.32 out of 5
58% would recommend
62 recommendations
premium blend
5 out of 5 stars
innas39_8218 - 4 days ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This mix is a high-quality, peat-free soil blend perfect for growing herbs, vegetables, and fruits. It includes plant food, yucca extract, and gypsum for added nutrition and water retention. Great for raised beds—plants grow strong and healthy with this mix.
Retains moisture well.
5 out of 5 stars
alesiak5_6286 - 9 days ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really needed to get these plants re-potted into larger pots and this potting soil worked wonderfully. It really retains the moisture so I don’t need to water as often. We are setting up our raised garden beds today and planting some tomato plants we bought. Ours got a blight from all the rain. This bed mix will work beautifully!
plants died
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
gmaof2boys - 11 days ago, Verified purchaser
I usually use a name brand, but this was on sale so I bought 6 bags. I put plants that I bought at a nursery in the pots - the same vegetable plants I get every year and that do very well in the other soil - ALL of the plants died within a couple weeks. Now I have to bag up soil to get it out of the garden so I can get vegetables to grow next year. This was a complete waste of money!
1 reply from Back to the Roots, Inc. team - 9 days ago
Hello! We’re so sorry to hear about your experience — we know how disappointing it is when your plants don’t thrive, especially after all the time and care you put in. That’s definitely not what we want for our growers. We’d love the opportunity to help troubleshoot and make this right. If you're open to it, please email us at contact@backtotheroots.com with a few photos of the soil and plants. It would also be super helpful if you could include details on how you were caring for them — like how often and what time of day they were watered, how much sunlight they were getting, and whether you used any fertilizer. Our team is here to support you and help get your garden back on track!
Amazing
4 out of 5 stars
caitynh1_6777 - 13 days ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The packaging was really good for this product it was easy to carry and arrived with no rips or holes and the value that you get for what you pay I feel like is really good and lasts awhile
Poor quality, not fit for gardening
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
JcPlatt - 13 days ago, Verified purchaser
Horrible mix of 95% shredded hard wood, and sand. No soil, perlite, compost, hummus, peat moss, vermiculite or other beneficial inputs or components. Large chunks of wood the size of my hand were also prominent in the mix.
1 reply from Back to the Roots, Inc. team - 12 days ago
Hello JcPlatt! Thank you for your feedback, and we’re really sorry to hear about your experience. Our soil is peat-free by design—we intentionally avoid using peat moss to help protect fragile peatland ecosystems. Instead, we focus on using renewable, organic materials that support healthy soil biology and sustainable gardening. That said, what you’re describing doesn’t sound right to us. We'd love to take a closer look—could you please send photos of the soil, along with clear shots of the front and back of the bag, to contact@backtotheroots.com? This will help our team investigate and make things right. Thanks again for bringing this to our attention—we’re here to help and appreciate you growing with us.
Good nutrients
4 out of 5 stars
ash2332_4787 - 16 days ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The packaging was a little disappointing- there were beetles and other bugs surrounding the soil, so we waited a few days before we opened completely. Besides that, we used this soil to grow berries for the summer, and will happily update as the continue to grow! Also added soil to my propagated monstera, which is taking it well so far.
Infected soil! Do not buy!
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Frustrated plant owner - 1 month ago, Verified purchaser
This stuff is infected with fungus and fungal gnats.
1 reply from Back to the Roots, Inc. team - 1 month ago
Hello! We're really sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Our goal is to provide high-quality, organic soil, and it’s important to us that you’re completely satisfied. Fungus gnats can sometimes appear in organic mixes due to the natural materials used, but we definitely want to help make this right. Please reach out to us at contact@backtotheroots.com so we can learn more and assist you directly — we're here to help!
The best
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
CJ - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
This is the best potting soil to use for veggies💛
Good plant food = healthy plants
4 out of 5 stars
- 2 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I planted a few previous houseplants with this mix since it was all I had… so far nothing has died and have been going strong for years! I’m excited to use it for my raised beds in my veggie garden. Use with gloves though, I got some splinters.
Great product
5 out of 5 stars
carliew23_9028 - 3 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have raised bed gardens and got this mix just in time to start my gardens again. My green onions are doing great and I can’t wait to see the rest of my vegetables.
Average bag of soil
4 out of 5 stars
joellem14_8902 - 3 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This was a good bag of soil. Very few rocks, and not many wood chunks. It held moisture well, and smelled like rich dirt when I opened the bag. Price is good for what you get.
Organic Raised Bed Soil
5 out of 5 stars
sh3sjustaglitch_3211 - 3 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have received this product, complementary in exchange for my honest review. This soil is going to be used specifically for my raised bed, I will be planting herbs and veggies. The blend of the soil is not completely filled with fillers such as wood pieces. I did have the bag sitting for some time, I wasn’t able to use it right away because of the weather, when I opened it there was no of mold, which means great packaging! Not to mention this soil is Organic!! I’m excited to use this soil and see how it pairs with my veggies. I would definitely recommend this soil for fellow gardeners!
Organic Soil
5 out of 5 stars
diemn9_3983 - 3 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Organic potting soils is ready to use for this coming Spring. It’s looking rich soil and great value. Scentless and durable bag. Effective for pot and raises bed.
Garden bed essentials.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Caroline - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
This is a great buy at this price.
1 reply from Back to the Roots, Inc. team - 19 days ago
Hi Caroline! Thank you so much for the kind words — we’re so glad to hear you’re happy with your purchase! If you ever have any questions or need support, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at contact@backtotheroots.com. We’re always here to help. Happy gardening!
DO NOT BUY
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Ana - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
Do not buy - full of pests and bugs and flies. I had to throw away our indoor plants and our outdoor garden is riddled with fruit flies now. I thought they would go away but I was terribly mistaken. So angry.
1 reply from Back to the Roots, Inc. team - 3 months ago
Hi Ana! We are sorry to hear you have had this experience. Please send a photo of the front and back of the bag to contact@backtotheroots.com. We'd love to help you with a replacement!
Rich soil
4 out of 5 stars
country_momma_2017_9855 - 3 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Here in VA (planting zone 7b), it is time to get the garden prepped. Thank you to @influenster and @backtotheroots_official for sending this bag of raised-bed soil to get a good start. 🪴It is made in the USA and the soil is nice and rich. They also have a #getonegiveone program that helps school curriculum learn about gardening. How awesome is that! 🪴
Great soil
5 out of 5 stars
mariaa1494_8500 - 4 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I recently tried the Back To The Roots "Better" Raised Bed Mix, and I’m really impressed with the quality! The soil is rich, well-aerated, and retains moisture beautifully, making it perfect for my raised garden beds. My plants responded well to it, showing strong, healthy growth within just a few weeks. I also appreciate that it's organic and peat-free, making it an eco-friendly choice. Unlike some other mixes, it doesn’t dry out too quickly, and there were no signs of pests or unwanted debris.
Great stuff
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Rich - 4 months ago, Verified purchaser
I been buying it for 3 years and have good luck with it
1 reply from Back to the Roots, Inc. team - 4 months ago
Hi Rich! Wow! We are thrilled to grow with you for another season and that you've had success with our Organic Raised Bed Soil. We're always here to help, so if you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to contact@backtotheroots.com or give us a call at 510-922-9758.Thanks for growing with us! :)
Great quality spil
5 out of 5 stars
moj1_5101 - 4 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a great quality soil. I've used this company's products before and am really impressed with the results. The bag is a good size for the price. It has a rich earthy scent and color definitely signaling quality soil.
Raised bed must have
5 out of 5 stars
tb61_3597 - 4 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is my fifth bag now we just added some nutrients to our garden. We’ve had raised beds for a couple years now and we’re just about to get into our spring garden. This is a brand we love and have also used the year before. I love the ingredients and it has provided some happy plants!