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Seed starting mix

Ratings & Reviews for Miracle-Gro Seed starting mix

4.5
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 4.5 out of 5
856 Reviews


87% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise this seed starting mix for dramatically accelerating germination and promoting robust root development. Most report seedlings thrive faster and appear healthier than with competing products, with germination rates near 90% across vegetables, herbs, flowers, and cuttings. Reviewers consistently commend the lightweight, fluffy texture that holds moisture effectively without waterlogging, preventing damping-off disease. Many describe it as ideal for beginners and greenhouse use. A small number report debris or occasional mold issues, but the vast majority recommend it enthusiastically and repurchase year after year.

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856 Customer Reviews

Excellent value and great for propagating cuttings

Would Recommend

I like this potting soil because it is lightweight and has plant fiid included.

November 14, 2025
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All things went very well.

Would Recommend

Have used the product for years and find it to do the job very well. Also Lowes does a good of delivering orders.

November 10, 2025
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Decent soil

Would Recommend

Prefer another brand but it works

November 5, 2025
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Best product for seed starting. Also useful for cu

Great product

October 18, 2025
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It's just dirt

Would Recommend

It's just Potting mix.

October 7, 2025
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See Seeds Sprout as soon as Day 4

Very satisfied. Seeds sprouted by day 4 and grew sooo fast, by Day 10 it was unbelievable!

October 7, 2025
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Great seed starting or cutting soil

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I loved this Miracle Grow potting soil. It’s light and airy and so easy to use in containers. I used it for my seeds and also for some cuttings that I wanted to get plants from. They both did very well in this soil. They took right away and I liked that it also has plant food inside. Would highly recommend.

October 2, 2025

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Great soil

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I used this soil to repot a few of my plants. I also had some starts in water that I put into this soil. Everything is looking great. It came well packaged with no holes, and the soil was easy to work with.

September 27, 2025

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Best Potting Soil

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Good product.

September 20, 2025
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No fuss, easy choice

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[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Bag was easy to handle, light enough to lift and easy open. The mix is currently serving as the soil for my tomato seeds and was easy to manipulate during planting. Saw sprouts relatively quickly too.

September 16, 2025

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Nutrient rich seedling soil

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[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I recently used a bag of soil from Scott’s, and I am very impressed with the quality. The weather has been hot this summer so I was hoping that the seedling soil and a layer of mulch would help to keep my lemon balm plant alive. I was pleased to find that the soil has excellent moisture retention, which kept my plant consistently hydrated without overwatering. It’s also rich in nutrients, giving my lemon balm the perfect environment to thrive. ...

September 9, 2025

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