Soil Health & Microbes: Using H-Start

An important characteristic of a productive soil is the biology living in it. Most people think of worms when they hear that soil is a living thing, but there are many more little animals below our feet than we realize! Bacteria and fungi are the microbes that we can’t see, but their jobs are some of the most important. They keep soil filled with pore spaces for holding water and air and allow roots to grow deep into the ground. They break down organic matter, releasing important nutrients like carbon and nitrogen that plants need to grow. Some bacteria and fungi can actually fight the bad microbes (called pathogens) present in soils to protect plants from infections and diseases.

How do we make sure there are good microorganisms in our soil?

There are a few ways to promote beneficial microbes in soil. Adding compost or manure is one way. Another is to add humic acid products, which are a food source for microbes, although they will feed the good and the bad bugs present in the soil. There are a few products out there that add beneficial bacteria and fungi back to your soil. They are essentially a probiotic, just like what we take for our gut health!

HumaTerra was founded on the idea that healthy people start with healthy food that was grown in healthy soil. They make one specialty product, H-Start. H-Start is a nontoxic, organic certified, pelleted soil probiotic made in Birch Hills, Saskatchewan from local compost that contains all the beneficial microorganisms that your soil should have. It can be used in any soil type on any plant – including trees, shrubs, gardens, lawns, flowerpots, perennials, and houseplants.

Using just 1 tablespoon of H-Start per gallon of soil helps your plants grow larger root systems which translate to larger leaves; more flowers, fruit, and vegetables; and hardier plants that are better suited to fight diseases and thrive through tough conditions like drought and heat.

FAQs

1. Where was it created?

Founded in Ontario but produced in Birch Hills, SK!

2. Why was it created? What was the motivation behind the product?

Created to improve soil health, with the intention to grow healthier plants and have a healthier population.

3. How much H-Start should you use in your soil?

1 tbsp per gallon of soil, or 1 kg per 50 m2 / 540 ft2 of soil.

4. What can you expect with your plants when you use H-Start?

Larger, healthier plants that produce more flowers, fruit, and vegetables!

5. What exactly is H-Start?

A pelleted soil probiotic made of mature compost that contains all the beneficial bacteria and fungi that your soil needs.

Improving your soil health with none of the hassle has never been easier! For more information and to shop, visit https://www.dutchgrowers.com/probiotic-soil-enhancer-1kg.html.

Soil Health & Microbes: Using H-Start

Soil health can be hard to define – there are many factors that go into a healthy, productive soil! Whether you grow houseplants, flowers, or have a garden, everyone wants their soil to support plant growth.

Soil Health & Microbes: Using H-Start

Soil health can be hard to define – there are many factors that go into a healthy, productive soil! Whether you grow houseplants, flowers, or have a garden, everyone wants their soil to support plant growth.

An important characteristic of a productive soil is the biology living in it. Most people think of worms when they hear that soil is a living thing, but there are many more little animals below our feet than we realize! Bacteria and fungi are the microbes that we can’t see, but their jobs are some of the most important. They keep soil filled with pore spaces for holding water and air and allow roots to grow deep into the ground. They break down organic matter, releasing important nutrients like carbon and nitrogen that plants need to grow. Some bacteria and fungi can actually fight the bad microbes (called pathogens) present in soils to protect plants from infections and diseases.

How do we make sure there are good microorganisms in our soil?

There are a few ways to promote beneficial microbes in soil. Adding compost or manure is one way. Another is to add humic acid products, which are a food source for microbes, although they will feed the good and the bad bugs present in the soil. There are a few products out there that add beneficial bacteria and fungi back to your soil. They are essentially a probiotic, just like what we take for our gut health!

HumaTerra was founded on the idea that healthy people start with healthy food that was grown in healthy soil. They make one specialty product, H-Start. H-Start is a nontoxic, organic certified, pelleted soil probiotic made in Birch Hills, Saskatchewan from local compost that contains all the beneficial microorganisms that your soil should have. It can be used in any soil type on any plant – including trees, shrubs, gardens, lawns, flowerpots, perennials, and houseplants.

Using just 1 tablespoon of H-Start per gallon of soil helps your plants grow larger root systems which translate to larger leaves; more flowers, fruit, and vegetables; and hardier plants that are better suited to fight diseases and thrive through tough conditions like drought and heat.

FAQs

1. Where was it created?

Founded in Ontario but produced in Birch Hills, SK!

2. Why was it created? What was the motivation behind the product?

Created to improve soil health, with the intention to grow healthier plants and have a healthier population.

3. How much H-Start should you use in your soil?

1 tbsp per gallon of soil, or 1 kg per 50 m2 / 540 ft2 of soil.

4. What can you expect with your plants when you use H-Start?

Larger, healthier plants that produce more flowers, fruit, and vegetables!

5. What exactly is H-Start?

A pelleted soil probiotic made of mature compost that contains all the beneficial bacteria and fungi that your soil needs.

Improving your soil health with none of the hassle has never been easier! For more information and to shop, visit https://www.dutchgrowers.com/probiotic-soil-enhancer-1kg.html.

Soil Health & Microbes: Using H-Start

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Soil Health & Microbes: Using H-Start

Soil health can be hard to define – there are many factors that go into a healthy, productive soil! Whether you grow houseplants, flowers, or have a garden, everyone wants their soil to support plant growth.

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