When it comes to germinating seeds and propagating seedlings, the choice of soil is crucial. While many opt for sterilised seedling soil or potting mix, there’s a compelling argument to embrace living soil instead. Living soil, enriched with beneficial fungi and bacteria, offers a host of advantages that can profoundly impact the health and vitality […]
Article on Stuff.co.nz (Sep 23) about the founders of Herbi
7 tips to grow healthier produce in living soil or hydroponically at home, without pesticides. 1. Before planting Decide on your growing priorities. Despite the best of intentions, you’re not going to do it all. 2. Growing space and experience How much space is available? Whether you grow hydroponic lettuce from a container on a […]
Scientists and researchers are digging deeper into understanding healthy soil and how microbes play a key role in this. It’s the backbone of regenerative agriculture – growing healthy plants, crops and produce – and it’s becoming increasingly clear that maintaining a diverse range of soil microbes and a balanced fungi to bacteria (f:b) ratio is critical to sustain and protect life – food production, filtering and absorbing pollutants, greater immunity to disease and weather extremes for healthy growth.
A simple guideline This is an example of growing successful tomatoe plants in Herbi SOIL. Do I need to add more Herbi nutrients during the growth cycle? It depends on the plants you’re growing. How long is their growth cycle? Are they fruiting/flowering? What can go wrong? A few more tips