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Espoma VM8 8-Quart Organic Vermiculite - Brown/A

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,106 ratings
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Brand Espoma
Style Modern
Item Weight 1.1 Pounds
Item Volume 8 Quarts
UPC 050197708081 100076950886 745682292670 617407746402

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  • All natural 100% Vermiculite to improve heavy soils
  • Helps loosen heavy soils and prevents compaction
  • Aerates soil
  • Promotes root growth
  • Vermiculite
  • For improving heavy soils
  • Helps loosen heavy soils and prevents compaction
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Espoma VM8 8-Quart Organic Vermiculite

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Espoma Organic Vermiculite

  • All natural – pure.
  • Loosens Soils & Prevents Compaction
  • Aerates Soils for Better Root Growth

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Customers find that the soil works well for growing seedlings and providing nutrients. They appreciate its good quality, sturdy bag, and consistent material. The vermiculite is praised for its moisture retention and organic content. However, some customers have mixed opinions on value for money and size.

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59 customers mention "Works great"59 positive0 negative

Customers find the soil works well for mixing soil blocks and covering seeds. They say it's easy to mix and helps recondition soil for flower beds.

"...Espoma Organic Potting Mix (same brand), and together the combination works very well." Read more

"Definitely worth the price. This is a great product...." Read more

"This worked great, I guess. It seems that the vermiculite holds moisture a lot more than regular potting mix...." Read more

"last bag had 4 holes in it this one was good and sealed , using this for making a great starting soil, mixed,with perlite, potting soil, and good..." Read more

46 customers mention "Soil quality"46 positive0 negative

Customers like the soil quality. They say it's a great gardening solution, good for growing seedlings, and helps plants get the nutrients and air they need. It helps lighten up and give your soil an airy quality, making it good for seed starting mixes.

"...I use it this way and I also use it to help with sprouting...." Read more

"Wonderful organic product. Really helped my plants get the nutrients and air that they need...." Read more

"...I urge you to experiment as well, and enjoy the fun in gardening. Plants are cool! Recommended." Read more

"The quality of the product itself is a GREAT addition to my soils so far..." Read more

33 customers mention "Quality"30 positive3 negative

Customers are satisfied with the soil's quality. They mention it's sturdy, well-made, and has a good consistency without being too fine or prone to dust. The bag is sturdy and re-sealable, and the material itself is a good consistency without it being too fine and prone to leaving dust. The perlite is more solid and won't compact as easily over time, while vermiculite will. It's a finer version of horticultural chips, good for seed starting mixes, and not half medium grade and half sand, as with other brands. Customers like that it's used for strong, healthy plants and that it provides good soil aeration.

"...Perlite is more solid and won't compact as easily over time, vermiculite will compact over time and turn mushy, but it also holds moisture/..." Read more

"...The material itself was a good consistency without it being too fine and prone to leaving dust...." Read more

"...These pieces are better and if you are looking for soil aeration, this seems like a much better choice...." Read more

"...Other than that it appeared to be good quality coarse vermiculite, but it clearly wasn't sterile...." Read more

27 customers mention "Vermiculite"23 positive4 negative

Customers like the vermiculite. They say it's nice and clean, with a high grade and good coarse texture. Some mention that the tray was clean and the vermiculite wasn't mixed with anything else. There are different types of vermiculite, including organic and high-grade.

"...It was easy to open and I sprinkled the vermiculite on the mold and the mold went away. The bag also was easy to close up again...." Read more

"...So far, this one is the only consistently large-flake Vermiculite I've found...." Read more

"...bag now that I know that this is course vermiculite. I couldn't find it anywhere in town...." Read more

"...The tray was clean and the vermiculite wasn't mixed with anything else, so the seeds had to have been in the vermiculite as packaged...." Read more

20 customers mention "Moisture retention"20 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the moisture retention of the soil. It helps keep potting soil hydrated and maintain an even, moist condition for better germination. The product creates airy, well-drained soil that is great for sprouting seeds.

"...pearlite, add it to your soil to make it less clumpy and improve the drainage and air flow...." Read more

"This worked great, I guess. It seems that the vermiculite holds moisture a lot more than regular potting mix...." Read more

"...will compact over time and turn mushy, but it also holds moisture/fertilizer better...." Read more

"...Doesn't compact under the seeds and helps the soil hold moisture for better germination...." Read more

15 customers mention "Organic content"15 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the organic content of the soil. They say it's important to find organic supplies, and they like that the product is organic. Some mention it contains asbestiform fibers, but overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and recommend it for organic growers.

"Wonderful organic product. Really helped my plants get the nutrients and air that they need...." Read more

"...multiple consumer uses that has been shown to contain various concentrations of asbestiform fibers...." Read more

"...This vermiculite seems to be the right conduit. Glad it is organic as I grow food. I will buy this again!" Read more

"organic is most important. a bit pricey ???" Read more

33 customers mention "Value for money"23 positive10 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the soil's value for money. Some find it good value and a great buy, while others feel it is a bit pricey given the organic label.

"Definitely worth the price. This is a great product...." Read more

"...The price on this product is also great on amazon, cheaper than my local gardening shop, especially if you want to go organic." Read more

"...Maybe a tad pricey given the "organic" label (I didn't really shop around so I can't say for sure) but I do appreciate the next day shipping I got..." Read more

"...Worth it value wise especially if there’s no place around you that sells it. And it’s easy to use" Read more

18 customers mention "Size"9 positive9 negative

Customers have different views on the size of the product. Some find it a good size for home gardeners, with nice-sized granules. Others mention that it lacks in size and the particle size is inconsistent, making it unsuitable for uniformity. The price may be an issue for some customers.

"...So I went online and found this. The bag is the right size for a home gardener...." Read more

"...This is a large grain vermiculite and not a fine grain, which matters when doing certain household experiments...." Read more

"Sizeable bag for a good price. Was able to sprout acorns using this vermiculite." Read more

"The particle size is incredibly variable, so if you're looking for uniformity, this may not be the best choice for you." Read more

Messed up bag!!!
1 out of 5 stars
Messed up bag!!!
This is the second time that I have received a this product in this condition. A total of 16 wholes have been punctured into the bag. 8 in the front and 8 in the back. The bag is covered in vermiculite dust, making touching the bag very unappealing. If holes were punctured in the bag so as to release air, are 16!!!! holes necessary? It's over-kill. Moreover, should the air be let out?? The product is described as coarse vermiculate, but with no air to cushion the contents, the vermiculite is tussled into powder!!The only reason I am not returning it, is because the cost of the product is not worth the time and hassle of schlepping it over to the UPS store.
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Top reviews from the United States

  • Emperor of Nerds
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very happy plants!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2015
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    This is my first experience using vermiculite, at first I was really surprised at how light the bag was, and at how light weight and airy the product itself is, it is about the same density as foam packing peanuts (just slightly more dense and crunchier). Be sure not to have any fans blowing in the area because the wind picks this stuff up very easily and could make a mess very easily. I like to put this in layers in between the soil and spray each layer, then fluff it all up together afterwards. My tomatoes and roses seem to be thriving, I mixed this together with Espoma Organic Potting Mix (same brand), and together the combination works very well.
    5 people found this helpful
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  • Elijah
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great product.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2016
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    Definitely worth the price. This is a great product. You can use it the same way you use pearlite, add it to your soil to make it less clumpy and improve the drainage and air flow. I use it this way and I also use it to help with sprouting. If you put your soil, seeds, water the seeds, then on the top only vermiculite and water that, you'll be amazed how much faster your seeds will sprout.
    25 people found this helpful
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  • Ben B.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2016
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    Wonderful organic product. Really helped my plants get the nutrients and air that they need. I like the bag that it came in with a ziptop so I can use a small amount for my small plants then just zip the bag back up to be sure nothing gets in the bag to contaminate the product. I have been using these to grow roses in small pots and this vermiculite allows for the air to get all the way to the bottom of the pots and keep the roots nice and healthy. I plan on using this in my new herb garden that i will be placing in large pot lining my window sill. Mixing this in with your soil will really help a plant live a long and healthy life. The price on this product is also great on amazon, cheaper than my local gardening shop, especially if you want to go organic.
    4 people found this helpful
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  • M Lizarraga
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great tarantula substrate (mixed with coco fiber) but also does wonders in the garden.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2016
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    This worked great, I guess. It seems that the vermiculite holds moisture a lot more than regular potting mix.

    I currently am using this with a mixture of coco fiber to house my tarantula, and he's doing great. I assume this mix will work well in arid areas where you need your substrate to absorb water longer.
    7 people found this helpful
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  • benjamin bannister
    5.0 out of 5 stars Helps Aerate Your Potting Soil
    Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2016
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    Vermiculite is sort of like perlite, but is slightly different.

    When added to soil, vermiculite and perlite both help lighten up and give your soil an airy quality to it. An airy soil mixture is great for certain plants whose roots prefer air channels to breathe. Perlite is more solid and won't compact as easily over time, vermiculite will compact over time and turn mushy, but it also holds moisture/fertilizer better. Aesthetically, perlite is white in color, vermiculite is brown and blends in with your soil.

    I own a lot of different potting mediums because I experiment with custom mixes for my carnivorous plants, and vermiculite is a must for any horticulturalist. I urge you to experiment as well, and enjoy the fun in gardening. Plants are cool! Recommended.
    13 people found this helpful
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  • Amy Perry
    5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what I needed
    Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2014
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    In February I was searching hardware stores here in Indiana for vermiculite, to combat some green mold on top of the growing medium where I'm starting some seedlings. The stores didn't have their gardening products out yet. The only vermiculite they had was in huge bags in the construction or insulation departments. So I went online and found this. The bag is the right size for a home gardener. It was easy to open and I sprinkled the vermiculite on the mold and the mold went away. The bag also was easy to close up again. I might not need it again for another year and I think it will last.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • reviewsidk
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfectly as described! (but a little dusty)
    Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2020
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    The quality of the product itself is a GREAT addition to my soils so far (I have recently returned to gardening due to current world events and my ~botanist~ friend as well as google explained that each plant is unique and a “one size fits all” potting soil won’t work the best, so I make my own mixes for soil) and I have zero complaints regarding the product itself but BE WARNED it is shipped in a box significantly larger than the item so (probably due to handling) when I opened the box, some loose vermiculite flew out. Although there were no holes in the bag so I’m not super sure how that happened.
    5 people found this helpful
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  • cc
    5.0 out of 5 stars last bag had 4 holes in it this one was good and sealed
    Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2020
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    last bag had 4 holes in it this one was good and sealed , using this for making a great starting soil, mixed,with perlite, potting soil, and good ole sand mountain tops soil, for blue berries, roses, peppers, tomatoes.!
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  • Ron Wasser
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on February 2, 2018
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    Exactly what it says it is. There's a surprising amount for indoor gardening. Just means i can plant more.
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  • Philipp
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good
    Reviewed in Canada on January 10, 2019
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    Shipping is a killer. Look for local shopd
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  • SKIP
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on April 15, 2016
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    USE YEARLY
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  • S. Lusk
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great
    Reviewed in Canada on January 26, 2017
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    My garden loved this stuff.
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  • Donald Nicholson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on June 20, 2015
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    an excellent product for making my own mixes for african violets, hoya and streptocarpus.
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