What is Living Soil?
Living Soil is an organic cultivation method inspired by natural ecosystems. It is based on the presence of micro-organisms (bacteria, mycorrhizal fungi, protozoa) and macro-organisms (earthworms, arthropods) that break down organic matter and release essential nutrients for plants. This system promotes healthier growth, better nutrient uptake, and increased disease resistance.
Living soil is a cultivation system that has seen its number of fans multiply in recent years all over the world. In addition to being especially respectful of the environment by reducing the use of fertilizers and pesticides, this method offers you plants with top-level organoleptic properties. Today we will tell you what exactly living soil is and how you can prepare it and start enjoying its advantages.
How to prepare your Living Soil?
- Choose a base substrate: a mixture of peat, coco fibre, compost, and perlite for good structure and aeration.
- Add organic amendments: compost, worm castings, algae, and minerals to enrich the soil with nutrients.
- Introduce micro-organisms: nitrogen-fixing bacteria, mycorrhizal fungi, and actinomycetes to improve symbiosis with plants.
- Incorporate macro-organisms: earthworms and arthropods to aerate and naturally fertilise the soil.
- Use mulch and compost tea: these techniques nourish micro life and improve soil fertility in the long term.
Benefits of Living Soil
- Improved soil and plant health
- Reduced use of fertilisers and pesticides
- Improved disease and pest resistance
- Increased yield and quality
- Sustainable and environmentally friendly approach
This increasingly popular method allows growers to work in harmony with nature and produce abundant, high-quality harvests.