Critical BuildASoil reviews
Every review rated 1, 2, or 3 stars — 489 total. We publish them all, unfiltered, alongside the positive ones. A growing product that works perfectly for every customer every time doesn't exist, and we'd rather you see the whole picture.
228 3-star·96 2-star·165 1-star·1.8% of all reviews
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Showing 201–225 of 453 critical reviews
Justin S.
Honestly, was disappointed. Seemed like less straw then how the logs used to come and there was hardly any if any mycelium on the straw.
on Blue Oyster Mushroom Straw Log (Living Mulch) →Johnny E.
This product is not the same product that I ordered . Also wouldn’t say fine grade.
on Conibo Organics Fine Grade Coconut Coir 50L →Thomas W.
This crud was clogging the tip. Not sure if it's supposed to be this way. Shook it up several times. I will use it on one of two clones to see if there's a difference. Then I can truly give it a review. So one star for now.
on Grower's Secret Professional →Chris H.
A simple note on your site, on the package, and before purchasing...: DOES NOT WORK ON 5G NETWORK. Could've saved me and I'm sure many others the aggravation , time, money blah, blah... I totally expect you to read and respond to this... Like every other
on Niwa Grow Hub+ →Jeremy G.
Wasn’t very inoculated at all. Will just use reg straw next time or inoculate myself.
on Blue Oyster Mushroom Straw Log (Living Mulch) →Johnny
The Pro mix in this makes it not organic since Pro mix has no organic products, not even the BX.
on BuildASoil Heady Start Seedling Soil Recipe →BRIAN M.
I love the Q60, this doesn’t seem to work nearly as well as the 60 using the respective correct dose and like I said both of mine had hard chunks that didn’t dissolve. Like water got into it even though it had a dry pack in it.
on BuildASoil Quillaja Saponaria Extract Powder 20 →Brian H.
First time using this on some autos.
You could see the difference in a short time, definitely would purchase again!
on BuildASoil Craft Blend - Nutrient Pack →Brian H.
Not sure .
1st user.
When opening the bag for first time the bag would not re seal and most was dumped onto the ground. Hopefully the couple tbsps. I salvaged will be a significant change and hopefully a reorder...
on Rootwise Mycrobe Complete →JEFF P.
This has changed and is not the same.
Buyer beware!
on Blue Oyster Mushroom Straw Log (Living Mulch) →Nicholas C.
It must have frozen in shipping. Because it never activated.
on Blue Oyster Mushroom Straw Log (Living Mulch) →Ellie W.
Yeah mentioned what I thought in a email that hasn't been replayed to. Kits did not come with manure-based substrate and maxyeold bins are beat up, scratched, sagging bottoms, as their used for storage while sitting on shelf
on All-In-One Mushroom Growing Kit - Max Yield →Greg
Use to using Q 60 the 20 is extremely sticky and messer than the 60.
on BuildASoil Quillaja Saponaria Extract Powder 20 →Kerry P.
I seeded 7 raised garden beds with the seeds and none of it sprouted at all.
on Clover Cover Crop Blend - 12 Seed BuildASoil Mix 60% Clover →Joe L.
This might be quite beneficial but there does seem to be quite a bit of wood filler in it. I am using 5 gallon air pots. I am using it in conjunction with the Fox Farms trio and the Fox Farms Ocean Forest soil. I have been growing for 16 years but have never really dabbled in organics or varied my regimen much at all.
on BuildAFlower Top Dress Kit →Russell
Looks like good soil but out of 2 bags I didn't see even 1 worm. A little disappointed!
on BuildASoil Potting Soil Recipe 3.0 →TT
I love BuildASoil. But I have to say this stuff smells. It’s not bad out of the bottle, just has a faint vomit smell which I think we all assume is the vinegar and microbes doing work. But I’m here to tell you that my tent smells like vinegar and vomit. No matter how many times I try, this mixture it smells.
I’m over this. I’ll go back to spraying hydrogen peroxide to clean. If I got a bad batch let me know. But if we should just let stuff smell like old vinegar and assume it’s clean, no. Tweetmint was far better.
on Formula EM-5 - All Natural Garden Cleaning Concentrate →david J.
The tests were certainly thorough. For the price, I could have had the same tests done by my local county extension 3 times over. Overall, I'm happy with the results despite paying more than I had to.
on BuildASoil Complete - Most Comprehensive Logan Labs Testing →ERIK F.
Ok so as of 10/10/2022 using it on some cuttings not getting slime build up yet. I wish that the price of aloe was less expensive, this way I would use more of it on everything. Things are tight and thats with everybody so I'm trying it at different projects. Next project is starting 40 year old seeds, this will have a big hand in the different combination of enzymes, nutrients and minerals. I gave it a 3 star because of price and I have not used it enough to see what it can do. I will be back to change the rating when I'm done doing what I'm doing. As far as Build A Soil goes they are a fantastic company with a new way to treat our soil and our planet, getting back to the old ways of farming that has been pushed aside.
on BuildASoil Horticultural Aloe →Ron J.
It turns into quickrete once wet. I followed the recommended watering practices and still got root rot. Going back to FFOF, which was so much better.
on BuildASoil Potting Soil Recipe 3.0 →Oh No!!! I swear it's worth it to learn how to use a living soil vs. a perlite based potting soil that you have to replace each use. We are here to help should you want to try again. The earthbox is a great way to use living soil for the first time as it takes out most of the learning curve with watering. Please reach out if you need any help. support@buildasoil.com
Steve P.
Haven’t used yet sorry for the 3 star but I don’t want to over or under rate
on Malted Barley Grain for SST - Certified Organic →