Back to the Roots 25.7qt Organic Potting Mix All Purpose Specialty Blend
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The potting mix has received a mix of feedback, with many guests praising its organic composition and effectiveness in promoting plant growth. Guests appreciate its lightweight texture, moisture retention, and absence of harmful chemicals. However, some have reported issues with fungus gnats and inconsistent quality. Overall, it is seen as a valuable option for both indoor and outdoor gardening, especially for those looking to grow vegetables and flowers organically.
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4.6 out of 5 stars with 4752 reviews
quality: 1.42 out of 5
value: 1.59 out of 5
7% would recommend
81 recommendations
1 out of 5 stars
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20 May, 2026Verified purchase
Don't bother.
Shocked to find that this is actually a bag of much. Do not waste your money! Also have gnats in my garden room now as I attempted to us this to transfer my seedlings.
1 reply from Back to the Roots, Inc. team - 2 days ago
Hi Sheri! We're sorry to hear you've had this experience. Fungus gnats are common with all organic soils, but this does not sound standard for ours. Please send a photo of the soil itself and photos of the full front and back of the bag to contact@backtotheroots.com. We look forward to hearing from you and making this right.
1 out of 5 stars
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19 May, 2026Verified purchase
Bag of sticks
This is mulch, not soil. I am so annoyed that I essentially purchased a bag of twigs, and a large proportion of them are really big. Also very buggy--fungus gnats are really difficult to eradicate. Never again!
1 reply from Back to the Roots, Inc. team - 5 days ago
Hi there! We're very sorry to hear you have had this experience, and we would love to take a look and make this right. Please send photos of the soil itself and photos of the front and back of the bag to contact@backtotheroots.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
1 out of 5 stars
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10 May, 2026Verified purchase
smells bad, has bugs
This soil smells really bad, it had mushrooms growing insdie the bag, and it had live bugs in it.
1 reply from Back to the Roots, Inc. team - 12 days ago
Hello! We're sorry to hear about the odor and the bugs — the mushrooms are a sign of biologically active soil. Please send a photo of the soil itself and photos of the front and back of the bag to contact@backtotheroots.com. We'd love to take a look and send a replacement as needed.
1 out of 5 stars
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9 May, 2026Verified purchase
Plant Killer in a Bag: Gnat Gnat Infestation and Sour, Waterlogged Soil
Avoid this soil at all costs! I purchased this for my indoor houseplants and it has been a disaster from day one. Pests & Quality: The bag was completely gnat-infested. Upon opening, I also found an unacceptable amount of large bark chunks and wood filler that hadn't been properly broken down. I took a chance on it, and I deeply regret it. Poor Drainage: About one week in, the soil began to smell sour (anaerobic) and stayed waterlogged far too long. Even after I skipped waterings to let it dry out, the soil wouldn't drain properly. Plant Health: I gave my plants plenty of time to overcome normal transplant shock, but 4 weeks later, every single plant I used this in was dying. I had to do an emergency repot with a different brand just to save them. The roots were suffocating in this muck. Do not risk your plants on this!"
1 reply from Back to the Roots, Inc. team - 12 days ago
Hi Hope! We are very sorry to hear you have had this experience, and that is not common with our soils. We would love to hear from you and make this right. Could you please send us photos of the soil, and photos of the front and back of the bag(s) to contact@backtotheroots.com so we can take a look for quality control? We're happy to help with a replacement or a refund. We look forward to hearing from you!
1 out of 5 stars
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7 May, 2026Verified purchase
The worst mulch, I mean potting soil, ever
This is the worst potting soil mix I've even seen. It appears the main ingredient is wood; it looks like mulch that smells like fertilizer. I tried to use it because it's all I had on hand and the water pools on top then goes straight through. I've never bought and returned potting soil before but I might this time.
1 reply from Back to the Roots, Inc. team - 12 days ago
Hi Jen! We're sorry to hear you've had this experience. What you're describing does not sound standard, but we'd love to take a look and send a replacement bag. Please send photos of the soil itself and photos of the full front and back of the bag to contact@backtotheroots.com. We look forward to hearing from you and making this right.
1 out of 5 stars
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5 May, 2026Verified purchase
Is this supposed to be mulch??
This can hardly be called soil. It is mostly wood chips and other large fibers. It works for one of my planters that I need some higher drainage, and can mix with my other soil, but I’m going to have to return the other bag. This is incredibly disappointing.
1 reply from Back to the Roots, Inc. team - 17 days ago
Hi Ashley! We're sorry to hear you've had this experience. Please send a photo of the soil itself and photos of the front and back of the bag to contact@backtotheroots.com. We'd love to take a look and make this right.
1 out of 5 stars
30 April, 2026
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Fungus gnat infected. Now have to deal with this. I wish I would read the reviews
1 reply from Back to the Roots, Inc. team - 24 days ago
Hi Liudmyla! Fungus gnats are common with all organic soils — they thrive in warm, moist soil and feed on decomposing organic matter. We'd love to hear from you and make this right. Please send us an email with photos of the full front and back of the bag to contact@backtotheroots.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
1 out of 5 stars
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30 April, 2026Verified purchase
Infested with gnats, saw in soil after 3 days!
INFESTED WITH FUNGUS GNATS. Soooooo bad I had to dump all 6 plants and buy traps which costs $20 each!!! DON’T USE INDOORS! I am still trying to get gnats out of my house… I didn’t see any signs of the bugs, when I opened.. but after 3 days, ALL 6 pots have infestation. I wish I could pick zero stars!
1 reply from Back to the Roots, Inc. team - 24 days ago
Hi Meg! We are sorry to hear you've had this experience. Fungus gnats are common with all organic soils — they thrive in warm, moist soil and feed on decomposing organic matter. We'd love to hear from you and make this right. Please send us an email with photos of the full front and back of the bag(s) to contact@backtotheroots.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
1 out of 5 stars
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20 April, 2026Verified purchase
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Awful. I’ve never had a potting soil with so many gnats before. It’s also barely soil mostly sticks and wood chips.
1 reply from Back to the Roots, Inc. team - 1 month ago
Hi Anna! Fungus gnats are common with all organic soils, but we're sorry you've had this experience. Could you please send a photo of the soil itself and photos of the front and back of the bag to contact@backtotheroots.com? We'd love to take a look and help with a replacement.
1 out of 5 stars
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19 April, 2026Verified purchase
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My bag had nets inside of the bag when I opened that it ... Smh
1 reply from Back to the Roots, Inc. team - 1 month ago
Hi Shawna! We are sorry to hear you've had this experience. Nets are not common with our Organic Potting Mix, but fungus gnats are common with all organic soil. We'd love to hear from you and make this right. Please send photos of the soil and what was inside, as well as photos of the front and back of the bag, to contact@backtotheroots.com so we can take a look. We look forward to hearing from you!
1 out of 5 stars
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15 April, 2026Verified purchase
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Do yourself a favor and do not buy this soil. My entire house and all my plants are infested with fungus gnats now. I have never had this problem until I bought this soil. Their plant food also is terrible and causes a moldy growth on the top of the soil after using it. Never buying anything from this brand again.
1 reply from Back to the Roots, Inc. team - 1 month ago
Hi Sydney! We're sorry to hear you have had this experience. Fungus gnats are common with all organic potting mixes, but we would love to hear from you and make this right. Please email us photos of the full front and back of the bag, and photos of the growth on the soil after using the plant food, to contact@backtotheroots.com. What you're describing sounds like mycelial growth, which is beneficial to the plants, and grows when the soil does not have adequate sunlight, but we'd love to take a look to better assist.
3 out of 5 stars
13 April, 2026Verified purchase
Good mix, but beware fungus gnats
Decent mix, but got a fungus gnat infestation- next time I will bake my soil low and slow to kill them before use. Lesson learned!
1 out of 5 stars
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22 March, 2026
Bugs in soil. Do not buy
Do not buy this soil. I opened the brand new bag right after bringing it home and there are bugs in it.
1 reply from Back to the Roots, Inc. team - 2 months ago
Hi Nicole! We are so sorry to hear you've had this experience. That does not sound standard for our soil. Please reach out to contact@backtotheroots.com, and if you have photos of the bugs and the front and back of the bag, that'd be super helpful. We'd love to hear from you and make this right.
1 out of 5 stars
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22 March, 2026Verified purchase
Gnats
This soil is infested with gnats. I bought it because it was on sale for a great deal. But now I’ve had to spend 3x as much trying to get the gnats out of my house. Stay far far away
1 reply from Back to the Roots, Inc. team - 2 months ago
Hi Ellen! We're sorry to hear you've had this experience. Fungus gnats are common with all organic soils, but we would love to hear from you to make this right. Please send a photo of the full front and back of the bag to contact@backtotheroots.com and our team will work with you on the next steps.
1 out of 5 stars
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12 March, 2026Verified purchase
DO NOT BUY
Bag is filled with gnats. Threw the bag away after purchasing, my home is now a mess as I deal with the gnats. I don't recommend buying the brand. I had purchased a smaller bag in the past and it was fine, but this big bag is the worst. wish I could return it.
1 reply from Back to the Roots, Inc. team - 2 months ago
Hi Mariah! We're sorry to hear you've had this experience, it's definitely not what we want for our customers. Fungus gnats are common with all organic soils, but we would love to hear from you and make this right. Please reach out to contact@backtotheroots.com.
1 out of 5 stars
8 March, 2026
Large pieces of bark
Unsure why this has such good reviews. There are large pieces of bark in this. I use potting soil every year for starting seeds, but this stuff is horrible. It watered in 5 times and it still won't absorb water. The water just runs through. We shall see how the seeds do, but I don't have high hopes. I also saw little bugs crawling in it.
1 reply from Back to the Roots, Inc. team - 2 months ago
Hi there! We're sorry to hear that your potting mix was not what you expected. Please send us photos of the soil itself and photos of the front and back of the bag to contact@backtotheroots.com. We'd love to take a look and help with a replacement as needed.
1 out of 5 stars
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15 February, 2026Verified purchase
Mold alert
Very moldy. Would not recommend at all.
1 reply from Back to the Roots, Inc. team - 3 months ago
Hello there! We’re sorry to hear about your experience and understand your concern. What you’re seeing may be mycelial growth from the beneficial mycorrhizae in our mix, which is natural and safe for plants. To help us review your specific batch, could you please email us at contact@backtotheroots.com with: Photos of the soil showing the growth Clear photos of the full front and back of the bag Once we see these, our team can better advise and make sure you have the right support for your plants.
5 out of 5 stars
9 February, 2026Verified purchase
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Great potting soil. I have excellent results using as my winter sowing potting mix.
1 reply from Back to the Roots, Inc. team - 3 months ago
Hi CMcG! Yay—we love hearing that our potting soil is helping your winter sowing thrive! 🌱 Thanks for sharing your experience. If you ever need tips, tricks, or just want to chat soil, drop us a line at contact@backtotheroots.com!
1 out of 5 stars
12 January, 2026Verified purchase
Everything but dirt
There’s rocks, mulch and just crap in this bag. Everything but dirt.
1 reply from Back to the Roots, Inc. team - 4 months ago
Hi Kaylagirl! We’re sorry to hear you’re disappointed with the soil. Our mixes are made with natural components like wood fiber, bark, and minerals, which can sometimes look unexpected but are intentionally included to support drainage, aeration, and healthy root growth. That said, we’d absolutely like to take a closer look and help. Please reach out to us at contact@backtotheroots.com and include: Photos of the soil itself and any materials you’re concerned about Photos of the full front and back of the bag Once we have that information, we’d be happy to assist and arrange a replacement if appropriate. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and giving us the chance to help 🌱
5 out of 5 stars
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16 November, 2025Verified purchase
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Good soil for an excellent price!
1 reply from Back to the Roots, Inc. team - 6 months ago
Hi there! We're thrilled you're enjoying our Organic All-Purpose Potting Mix, and found the price to be reasonable. We're excited to grow with you. 🌱 If you have any questions or need any help, feel free to reach out to us at contact@backtotheroots.com. We're always here to help!