Back to the Roots
Last verified: April 2026
Read our full verification: Is Back to the Roots Made in USA?Est. 2009
Back to the Roots has been manufacturing products in USA since 2009. We carry 4 verified American-made Back to the Roots products.
Heritage & History
Back to the Roots was founded in 2009 by Nikhil Arora and Alejandro Gomez Velez, two UC Berkeley seniors who discovered that used coffee grounds could grow gourmet mushrooms. What started as a college sustainability project became a nationally distributed product line. The company has since expanded from mushroom kits to organic soil, seed kits, and full indoor garden systems, maintaining its Oakland roots and USA manufacturing throughout.
Made in the USA
Back to the Roots manufactures its grow kits and garden products in the United States, ensuring quality and safety for the organic growing systems families bring into their homes. The brand is USDA Organic certified and works to source American-grown organic materials wherever possible. Products are designed for children and adults alike — making them staples in both home kitchens and classrooms across the country.
Quick Picks
Back to the Roots Organic Mushroom Growing Kit
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Back to the Roots Organic Mushroom Grow Kit with Shiitake
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Back to the Roots made in the USA?
Yes. Back to the Roots manufactures 4 verified products in USA. Back to the Roots is an Oakland, California company on a mission to reconnect people with how their food grows. Founded in 2009 by two college friends who turned used coffee grounds into mushroom kits, the brand makes organic grow kits, garden starter kits, and indoor growing systems — all produced in the USA and designed to bring gardening into kitchens, classrooms, and backyards.
Where is Back to the Roots manufactured?
Back to the Roots is headquartered in Oakland, CA. Manufacturing takes place in USA.
What Back to the Roots products can I buy?
We carry 4 verified Back to the Roots products across Garden & Patio. Every listing links directly to Amazon with verified American manufacturing.
When was Back to the Roots founded?
Back to the Roots was founded in 2009. Back to the Roots is an Oakland, California company on a mission to reconnect people with how their food grows. Founded in 2009 by two college friends who turned used coffee grounds into mushroom kits, the brand makes organic grow kits, garden starter kits, and indoor growing systems — all produced in the USA and designed to bring gardening into kitchens, classrooms, and backyards.
Does Back to the Roots ship from Amazon?
Yes, all Back to the Roots products listed here are available on Amazon with free shipping for Prime members.