Earthgro Organic Steer Compost and Manure 1 cu. ft.

I bought 15 bags locally, got it home, and had already opened and spread it on the organic food garden when I first noticed that the word "organic" does not seem to be on the bag anywhere. The product is prominently marketed as "organic." It seems odd to have the word "organic" in the sales listings everywhere -- and my register receipt - yet not printed on the bag as well. If I am wrong, I will eat (organic) crow and amend this review later.And what is "organic" commercial manure, exactly? Does that mean that the cows were grazed only in pastures that have never used any glyphosate at all? Does it mean the cows were fed for their entire lives only non-GMO food? Does it mean the cows were a certain certified distance from any farm field that was being sprayed with pesticides, in terms of run-off? Does it mean they have had an actual blood test for common pesticides? I believe the BAGS, as well as the marketing, should include a full and detailed explanation of exactly what the use of the word "organic" means in the context of this manure, marketed as "organic." They owe the consumers that and open, full disclosure is the only way to build trust. This is why I support detailed, full origin labeling, too.Other than that, it does look okay as a soil mix for my garden. It is a rich, dark color (like mature compost) and mostly of fairly fine or smaller grain like sifted soil. In a bulk package I would expect a few (small) wood chip pieces or chunks or rocks, so have no issue with the appearance of it.

You would think a product which carries the Scotts brand name would be of good quality. In this case you would be wrong. Even though I did not purchase this product through Amazon, I could not find anywhere else to post a review, so I will attempt to do so here. I purchased 30 bags of this stuff to amend my garden soil. I have opened two bags so far, and had to screen out the rocks and other trash I have found in the so called compost. Each bag contained about a pound of rocks, some larger than a quarter dollar. Also I picked out bits of plastic, like food wrap and bag plastic, and even pieces of PVC. Then there are the chunks of bark and tree branches, some of which are as big as my thumb, and even if you have a small thumb, that is not a useful bit of compost to apply to ones garden. If you don't mind taking the time to screen out the junk, and you can buy this stuff for under a buck a bag (which I did), then you may find it worthwhile to pick up a few bags. Otherwise, don't waste your money, there are better products out there. I could not find anywhere on the Scotts website to post a review.

I can get a better quality steer manure compost at the local Ace for 1/3 the price.