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frontpagephoinix | Staff posted Dec 23, 2025 12:35 PM

12-Quarts Back to The Roots Organic Seed Starting Mix (Compressed Block)

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Amazon has 12-Quarts Back to The Roots Organic Seed Starting Mix (Compressed Block) on sale for $7.99. Shipping is free with Prime or orders $35+.

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Includes Back to the Roots Compressed Seed Starting Potting Mix that expands to 12qt of soil. A balanced pH, which means it's truly all-purpose. Use alone or as an amendment for anything in a pot or in the ground — vegetables, flowers, herbs, and even starting seeds.
Expands to 12 Quarts
Peat Free OMRI Listed, assuring organic production, handling, and processing
100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you are not satisfied or have any issues with this product, just shoot us a note and our dedicated customer support team will make sure we get you growing or send you a refund/replacement.

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- This has a 4.3 out of 5 star overall rating on Amazon based on over 7,780 reviews.
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Written by phoinix | Staff

Includes Back to the Roots Compressed Seed Starting Potting Mix that expands to 12qt of soil. A balanced pH, which means it's truly all-purpose. Use alone or as an amendment for anything in a pot or in the ground — vegetables, flowers, herbs, and even starting seeds.
Expands to 12 Quarts
Peat Free OMRI Listed, assuring organic production, handling, and processing
100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you are not satisfied or have any issues with this product, just shoot us a note and our dedicated customer support team will make sure we get you growing or send you a refund/replacement.

Editor's Notes

Written by Corwin | Staff

About this Deal:
- While supplies / offer lasts.
- Please see the original post for additional details and give the WIKI and forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
About this Product:
- This has a 4.3 out of 5 star overall rating on Amazon based on over 7,780 reviews.
About this Store:
- Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
- If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available. -Corwin

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NySaver

Dec 24, 2025 12:38 AM

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NySaverDec 24, 2025 12:38 AM

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Thanks, gonna get this for spring. Can't wait

Skippysqueaz

Dec 24, 2025 02:26 AM

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SkippysqueazDec 24, 2025 02:26 AM

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Looks like the lowest price it has been on amazon

slickdealgb

Dec 25, 2025 10:45 AM

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Quote from NySaver

Thanks, gonna get this for spring. Can't wait

Rightttt....

babyway

Dec 25, 2025 12:14 PM

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babywayDec 25, 2025 12:14 PM

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Planting season will be here before you know it.

Peterwalter

Dec 25, 2025 04:56 PM

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PeterwalterDec 25, 2025 04:56 PM

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7.97$ at Home Depot. 8Qt https://www.homedepot.com/p/Jiffy.../310195899

Surferdudemi

Dec 25, 2025 05:24 PM

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Quote from Peterwalter

7.97$ at Home Depot. 8Qt https://www.homedepot.com/p/Jiffy.../310195899

That has peat and vermiculite. Not good or bad, just different from what's in this deal. In the UK there's a big deal about (not) using peat in potting mixtures. Not sure why.

twinsenw

Dec 25, 2025 05:45 PM

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twinsenwDec 25, 2025 05:45 PM

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I bought some soil from them in a deal last year. I don't think it had much nutrients in it and my seedlings were stunted.

IndigoWinter2667

Dec 26, 2025 04:53 AM

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Quote from Surferdudemi

That has peat and vermiculite. Not good or bad, just different from what's in this deal. In the UK there's a big deal about (not) using peat in potting mixtures. Not sure why.

Peat, in the traditional method, is not renewable on the scale it was being used. So they recommend avoiding peat if there are other options available.

IndigoWinter2667

Dec 26, 2025 04:53 AM

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Quote from twinsenw

I bought some soil from them in a deal last year. I don't think it had much nutrients in it and my seedlings were stunted.

I always do my first watering with seed starting with watered down fertilizer. Alot of the kits come with a packet for that exact reason.

donldmn

Dec 26, 2025 09:12 AM

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donldmnDec 26, 2025 09:12 AM

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Walmart is a better value if you need a lot:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Expert...om=/search

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dh747Dec 26, 2025 07:31 PM

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Quote from IndigoWinter2667

I always do my first watering with seed starting with watered down fertilizer. Alot of the kits come with a packet for that exact reason.

Can you please explain this more?

IndigoWinter2667

Dec 26, 2025 11:43 PM

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IndigoWinter2667Dec 26, 2025 11:43 PM

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Quote from dh747

Can you please explain this more?

Full strength fertilizer will burn the roots of seedlings. So you dilute it to not cause problems

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I usually buy coco coir in bulk to save money, but if I were going to buy the little seed starting bricks, I'd go with the Gro-Med Coco Coir Brick 6 Pack (1.4 lb Each) for $20 instead of this deal, because each brick makes approximately 10qt & it includes the much needed starter fertilizer. I hate how quickly seedlings in straight coco coir need to be fed or up potted before they start showing signs of nutrient deficiency compared to ones sown in peat moss.

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Home & Home Improvement Gardening & Outdoor Plants and Supplies Home Decor Indoor Plants Amazon

Rating:	(4.3 out of 5 stars)
Reviews:	7,768 Amazon Reviews
Manufacturer:	Back to the Roots
Model Number:	49026
Product SKU:	B0D9B9PJSZ
UPC:	810667035358
ASIN:	B0D9B9PJSZ
Brand:	Back to the Roots
Item Dimensions LxWxH:	9.44 x 9.44 x 2.7 inches
Item Weight:	2.87 Pounds
Item model number:	49026
Manufacturer:	Back to the Roots

12-Quarts Back to The Roots Organic Seed Starting Mix (Compressed Block)

$8.00

$12

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