Compost

High-quality compost, rich in microbial life – especially fungi – is a key ingredient for successfully regenerating any land-based ecosystem.

By leveraging the active microorganisms found in complete compost, we can revitalize even the most depleted soils, restoring them to their full natural potential.

Our approach involves hot composting, an aerobic process that requires regular monitoring of humidity and temperature to ensure optimal conditions.

Production of solid compost

Amoeba

Nematode

Hyphae

Arcella

Hyphae

Unlike traditional NPK fertilization, which typically involves adding only specific elements like nitrogen, phosphorus, or potassium in the form of salts, compost application offers a more holistic approach.

The microorganisms in the compost not only supply plants with a full range of nutrients and trace elements, but also help protect them from pests and diseases.

This microbial activity around the root zone enhances plant growth and overall health.

Adding microorganisms through high-quality compost help building and maintaining soil structure. Their activities promote soil aggregation, nutrient cycling, resistance to compaction, and improve aeration and drainage.

The comparison of two fava bean plants – both planted and harvested at the same time, but only one grown with added compost – illustrate this effect very well (see image).

Production of liquid compost (extract)

If producing enough solid compost through the labor-intensive hot composting process is not feasible – especially for larger areas – compost extract offers a practical alternative.

The solid compost is placed in a textile bag and submerged in a large water tank, where air is blown in from below to agitate the mixture.

This process transfers microorganisms such as bacteria, fungal hyphae, amoebas, and nematodes from the compost into the water, creating a liquid extract. After a brief period, the extract can be applied directly or used for irrigation in systems like gardens or olive groves.

Once introduced, these microorganisms help enrich the soil’s organic matter, supporting soil formation and enhancing nutrient uptake by plants.

Production of liquid compost (Compost tea)

The process of brewing compost tea is more time-intensive, taking 24 to 48 hours, because it involves adding nutrients to encourage microorganisms to multiply in the liquid.

Unlike compost extract, compost tea serves a different purpose. When sprayed directly onto plants, it forms a protective “biofilm” on the stems and leaves, shielding them from pests and diseases, particularly on leaves and fruits.

With a high enough concentration of beneficial fungal biomass, compost tea acts as a natural fungicide, helping to prevent or treat most types of fungal infections on plant leaves.

Like with solid compost, the same rule of thumb applies to both types of liquid compost (compost extract & compost tea): A complete beneficial micro-biome provides the soil with the right biology responsible for building healthy soils and that will in return generate healthy plants.

This way, we increase the natural resilience of the plants, so it can resist diseases better and is consequently less likely to be attacked by pests.

Vermicompost

Vermicomposting is a process that harnesses the power of specific earthworms, such as Eisenia fetida (red wigglers), to transform organic waste into nutrient-rich compost.

These worms thrive in a controlled environment with optimal moisture and balanced pH levels.

The resulting compost is of exceptional quality, boasting high levels of humic acids and remarkable microbial diversity.

We use this premium compost to create compost extracts and teas. It’s a low-maintenance, highly rewarding method for boosting soil health and supporting regenerative agriculture.

Compost

High-quality compost, rich in microbial life – especially fungi – is a key ingredient for successfully regenerating any land-based ecosystem.

By leveraging the active microorganisms found in complete compost, we can revitalize even the most depleted soils, restoring them to their full natural potential.

Our approach involves hot composting, an aerobic process that requires regular monitoring of humidity and temperature to ensure optimal conditions.

Production of solid compost

Unlike traditional NPK fertilization, which typically involves adding only specific elements like nitrogen, phosphorus, or potassium in the form of salts, compost application offers a more holistic approach.

The microorganisms in the compost not only supply plants with a full range of nutrients and trace elements, but also help protect them from pests and diseases.

This microbial activity around the root zone enhances plant growth and overall health.

Adding microorganisms through high-quality compost help building and maintaining soil structure. Their activities promote soil aggregation, nutrient cycling, resistance to compaction, and improve aeration and drainage.

The comparison of two fava bean plants – both planted and harvested at the same time, but only one grown with added compost – illustrate this effect very well (see image).

Production of liquid compost (extract)

If producing enough solid compost through the labor-intensive hot composting process is not feasible – especially for larger areas – compost extract offers a practical alternative.

The solid compost is placed in a textile bag and submerged in a large water tank, where air is blown in from below to agitate the mixture.

This process transfers microorganisms such as bacteria, fungal hyphae, amoebas, and nematodes from the compost into the water, creating a liquid extract. After a brief period, the extract can be applied directly or used for irrigation in systems like gardens or olive groves.

Once introduced, these microorganisms help enrich the soil’s organic matter, supporting soil formation and enhancing nutrient uptake by plants.

Production of liquid compost (Compost tea)

The process of brewing compost tea is more time-intensive, taking 24 to 48 hours, because it involves adding nutrients to encourage microorganisms to multiply in the liquid.

Unlike compost extract, compost tea serves a different purpose. When sprayed directly onto plants, it forms a protective “biofilm” on the stems and leaves, shielding them from pests and diseases, particularly on leaves and fruits.

With a high enough concentration of beneficial fungal biomass, compost tea acts as a natural fungicide, helping to prevent or treat most types of fungal infections on plant leaves.

This way, we increase the natural resilience of the plants, so it can resist diseases better and is consequently less likely to be attacked by pests.

Vermicompost

Vermicomposting is a process that harnesses the power of specific earthworms, such as Eisenia fetida (red wigglers), to transform organic waste into nutrient-rich compost.

These worms thrive in a controlled environment with optimal moisture and balanced pH levels.

The resulting compost is of exceptional quality, boasting high levels of humic acids and remarkable microbial diversity.

We use this premium compost to create compost extracts and teas. It’s a low-maintenance, highly rewarding method for boosting soil health and supporting regenerative agriculture.

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