What is living soil?
- It is a naturalistic approach to agriculture
- Living soil uses organic materials, soil life, and natural ecosystems to provide complete nutrition, reduce pests, and promote on-going plant health
- Organic materials are used instead of in-organic additives.
Why Living Soil?
- Conventional Fertilizing
- Organic Mineralization
- Aerobic Environment
- Anaerobic Environment
- Water & Oxygen
Soil Life
- Microorganisms
- The Rhizosphere
- Bacteria
- Bacterial Decomposition
- Fungi
Soil Structure
- Soil Structural Components
- Loam
- Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC)
- Soil Organic Components
Composting
- Decomposition
- Compost Heaps
- Maintaining the Compost Environment
- Moisture and Aeration
