I've had experience with both products and can vouch for their quality. While I can't speak to Gaia Green's business practices, Build-A-Soil goes beyond being just an organic retailer—they've cultivated a complete lifestyle brand. Their customer service is exceptional, and their products consistently deliver premium results.
It's important to note that these are fundamentally different products serving distinct purposes. One functions as a quick-release fertilizer, while the other is a living soil amendmended to designed for long-term soil health. Let me break down the key differences:
| Component Type | Build-A-Soil (BaS) | Gaia Green 4-4-4 |
|---|---|---|
| NPK Rating | Unknown (Soil Building Focus) | 4-4-4 (Balanced) |
| Protein Sources | Wild Fish Bone Meal | Fish Bone, Feather, Alfalfa, Soy Protein |
| Volcanic/Rock Minerals | Basalt, Volcanic Tuff, Biochar | Phosphate Rock, Greensand |
| pH Adjustment | Oyster Shell, Gypsum | Oyster Shell, Gypsum |
| Sea-based Inputs | Icelandic Kelp Meal | Seaweed Meal (Ascophyllum) |
| Unique Features | Charged Biochar, Rice Bran | Insect Frass, Growth Hormones |
| Best For | Long-term Soil Building | Consistent Plant Nutrition |