We purposefully reintroduce essential bacteria and
mycorrhizal fungi into the soil, which unlock nitrogen, phosphorus, and a full spectrum of trace elements for strong plant immunity and vitality. Beneficial nematodes and protozoa (predators), in turn, are key players in nutrient cycling and are considered primary indicators of soil health and quality.
Humic acids act as
a molecular sponge in the soil, absorbing and retaining water in the upper soil layers. Beneficial fungi, on the other hand, create a living vascular network that efficiently distributes this water directly to the plant roots. As a result, the soil can withstand extended periods of drought.
Humic acids lay
a stable foundation by binding soil microparticles together. Beneficial fungi weave a resilient underground network that prevents soil erosion and runoff. Beneficial nematodes, along with other microorganisms, continuously aerate the soil, creating respiratory channels for water and air, effectively transforming it into a living sponge.
By restoring the soil's natural microbiome,
by restoring the soil's natural microbiome, we are putting control back into the hands of nature.
The majority of minerals in the soil are "locked away" from the plant. Bacteria
and mycorrhizal fungi produce enzymes and acids that solubilize these minerals (e.g., phosphorus, zinc) and deliver them to the roots in exchange for exudates (sugary root secretions). Agrochemicals disrupt this symbiotic relationship. [1, 2, 3, 4]
When a plant interacts with a rich microbiome,
its immune system is continuously and gently stimulated. When provided with a full spectrum of nutrients, it can afford to invest energy into the increased production of secondary metabolites. As a result, it produces more antioxidants, flavonoids, and polyphenols, which serve as its own defense mechanism. In human nutrition, these compounds are crucial for the prevention of chronic diseases. [5, 6, 7, 8]
Synthetic nitrogen fertilizers force the plant to grow rapidly and absorb
excess water. The plant invests energy into volume (starch and water) at the expense of quality (vitamins and protective compounds). Organic nitrogen is more advantageous for the plant because it receives it from microbes in a ready, reduced form (such as amino acids), which means it does not have to expend up to a quarter of its photosynthetic energy on the highly energy-intensive chemical conversion of synthetic nitrates. [9, 10, 11, 12]