Living Soil Calculator
Build a Living Soil Mix Without Guessing
Tell the calculator what you’re starting with — a bag, gallons, or a raised bed size — and it will show exactly how much compost, base, aeration, and organic nutrients to use.
Use the simple mix option first. Then upgrade to the Sprouting Homestead approach when you want stronger, more customized results.
Step 1: What are you starting with?
Choose the option that matches your situation. Keep it simple — the calculator will do the conversions.
Step 2: Choose mix style
Beginner is easiest and cheapest. Premium adds more living-soil support and pairs well with the Sprouting Homestead method.
Your Soil Mix Recipe
Here is the simple recipe based on your inputs.
Compost
Coco / Peat Base
Aeration
Organic Nutrients
Simple Mix Ratio
Most beginner living soil starts with roughly equal parts compost, base, and aeration.
Shopping List
Copy this list, then use what you already have before buying more.
Want Plants Like This?
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Sprouting Homestead Living Soil Results
Healthy plants start with healthy soil. This plant was grown using my personal Sprouting Homestead living soil methods.
Get My Sprouting Homestead Mix
This calculator gives you the basics. My Sprouting Homestead mix is the simplified version of what I personally use when I want strong, healthy plants without overcomplicating the process.
Best positioning: “Want the exact mix behind my plant results? Get the recipe and shopping list.”
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Get Everything You Need in One Place
Choose the storefront that matches the base you selected in the calculator. Each list includes the main ingredients needed for that style of living soil mix.
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Choose the Peat-Based Mix if your calculator recipe uses peat moss. Choose the Coco-Based Mix if your recipe uses coco coir.
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