Miracle-Gro Seed Starting Potting Mix, 8 Quarts (Pack of 2), For Use in Containers

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars | 7,479 ratings

Price: 8.63

Last update: 03-13-2025


About this item

Specially formulated for fast root development
Enriched with Miracle-Gro Plant Food
Excellent for starting cuttings
Use when starting from seed and with leaf, stem or root cuttings
This bundle includes two 8 qt. bags of Miracle-Gro Seed Starting Potting Mix

Product information


Top reviews from the United States

  • Penny Bruckner
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love this
    Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2025
    I love this stuff. It is perfect for starting seeds. And fast delivery
  • Comdet
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good results; consistent quality; good value
    Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2023
    No complaints about this seed starter mix. It is easy to handle, absorbs and holds moisture well, and has consistent quality from bag-to-bag. The price is pretty reasonable compared with other brand name mixes, and the quality is way better than the no-name/store brand mixes that cost less. Good value for the price.
  • B. Scott Smith
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Product
    Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2024
    I'm in the process of replanting all my house plants into larger pots/containers. The soil I originally used seemed to lack nutrients. This product gives your plants a mineral infusion, if you will, and your plants will grow faster and your food will taste better and look healthier. I do believe you're better off buying the big bag vs the 3 small bags.
  • Lisa Loo
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great mix once you figure out the secret to using it.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2020
    I love container gardening and have done it for over a decade. I have tried so many seed starting mixes over the years, and this one gives me the best results. Yes, there are some little sticks and mulch pieces, but nothing bigger than an inch or so, and they are easily picked out.

    This mix is very fluffy, almost too fluffy until I learned the secret to using it. You wet the mix before putting it in the pot/tray/eggshell/whatever, then make your hole and add your seeds. If you put it in dry and then try to water it, the water sits on top, the seeds start floating, you get frustrated and want to give up on the whole thing. Since switching to the wet mix method, almost everything we plant grows.

    Later in the season, when it's time to move seedlings to bigger pots, I mix any leftovers I have with miracle-gro garden soil, some dirt from last years pots, and a bit of sand. This makes the perfect mega mix for all my veggies. I love this stuff and will continue buying it for years to come.

    Note: Like many people, I rely heavily on Amazon reviews before making almost any purchase, online or in brick-and-mortar stores. I am always honest with my reviews. If I love something, I shout it from the rooftops. And if I hate it, I have no problem telling you that too. If you found this review helpful, please click the button below :-)
  • Diana’s fav’s
    5.0 out of 5 stars Miracle gro
    Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2024
    Quality, smell, water retention, ease of use
  • Molly
    5.0 out of 5 stars Miracle grow as a superior product
    Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2024
    I raked The miracle grow into my soil
    I planted Zinnia seeds that I had purchased here they were up in three days
    They are growing just fine. I have high hopes.
  • eweknoit
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great starter
    Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2024
    This is very light starter soil. It was more dry than I like so I mixed a little water in the soil before using. It worked great!
  • realBuyer
    5.0 out of 5 stars The BEST seed starting mix that I have yet to use
    Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2023
    This seed starting mix works the best for me. I achieve the highest rate of seedling survivability with it. I've tried coco coir, but it dries out too quickly, resulting in the death of some seedlings. I also experimented with peat pods, but they are too susceptible to dampening off. Even when I attempted to create my own seed starting mix using store-bought peat moss and perlite, all my seedlings were ultimately consumed by some type of mold.

    With this starting mix, I don't even need to sterilize it. I simply use tap water to hydrate it, and I encounter almost no issues with dampening off or seedlings drying out. The only thing I wish is that Amazon would sell these in bulk because the current bags don't last very long.

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