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This product seems overpriced to me. Worked well and my seedlings were a success, but no better than another brand that cost 75% less than this.

This is the very best seed starting soil that I have used. I have used many different kinds, but this is now my preferred brand. I used it to start Tomato and Pepper seeds. The Tomatos sprouted in 4 days. The Peppers in 6 days. Moisture retention is very good.

Wonderful ingredient for my seeds. All seeds germinating at or ahead of schedule. Will be purchasing more soon.

This Really is Gold. I LOVE to plant with this. It’s worth the MONEY

Great product, and very affordable to have shipped to my door!

THIS IS THE BEST TO USE. OUR TOMATOE SEEDS CAME UP QUICK

So far seems very good. Seeds respond very well.

Bottom line: great for seed starting!! Black Gold produced seedlings faster, with much higher germination rates than Espoma’s seed starting mix. Black Gold is a better organic seed starting mix.

More details: I started marigold seeds, half with Black Gold and the other half in Espoma’s seed starting mix (which I have also reviewed). They were subjected to the same conditions indoors under fluorescent lights. The seeds in the Black Gold mix started growling in just 3 days, while those in Espoma’s mix were 1-2 days behind. The germination rates for Black Gold were also 30% higher initially. I have already ordered more Black Gold mix.

Update 3 weeks later: the seedlings have been moved outside. The picture shows Black Gold seedlings on the left and those planted in Espoma’s seed starting mix on the right. It took MANY more seeds to produce the same number of plants in Espoma’s mix — and actually, I never did get that, even with twice as many seeds. However, once sprouted, Espoma had the seedlings growing by leaps & bounds because it incorporates fertilizer. I’m now subtracting a star from the Black Gold mix; keep in mind that you will need to supply fertilizer to encourage vigorous growth with Black Gold.