Once you’ve introduced beneficials, how do you keep them there? Richard Gellert explains some key steps to maintaining a healthy microbial population in a variety of different scenarios.
Do you know what soil really is and how it works? Do you appreciate all the differences between “good” soil and “bad” soil? This knowledge is absolutely key to successful organic gardening and yet you’d be surprised how few gardeners really understand what’s going on. We asked Tad Hussey to lift the veil on the soil universe.
Check out our quick guide to soil amendments and find out how to fine-tune your soil to vastly improve the quality (and quantity) of your crops.
Compost improves the soil by providing all of the essential nutrients plants need to thrive. It releases the nutrients slowly over time giving the plants a slow, steady consistent source of the elements plants need. Compost also improves soil porosity, structure, moisture capacity and air ratio. Compost will improve the texture of any soil from sand to clay. Field testing has shown that compost improves plant vigor, overall health and the plant’s immune system.
Lawrence Brooke, one of the founding fathers of the modern hydroponics and indoor gardening movement, shares his thoughts on organics, nutrient triggers and enablers, vitamins and a whole lot more!
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