So if soil pH is less than 7.0, you don't have nitrifying bacteria? Such is the case in my soil but I still have quack grass and lots of other "weeds". I always learned that weeds are any plant growing in a location in which you do not want it to grow. I recognize that these videos need to be general but sometimes when complexity is generalized too much, it increases the likelihood of misinformation.
Just do not use high nitrogen fertilizer and especially do not use chemical herbicide like round up. This video said the "weeds" that grow very fast compared to your crop.
How does this work? Who defines what a 'weed' is? I have always understood a weed to be 'any plant in the wrong place'. We need biodiversity, so many native plants (some call them weeds), are vital for the pollinating insects, etc that feed other parts of the ecosystem, eg birds, small mammals...
@Ann Teather The Soil Food Web Approach is a holistic and scientific method that can be used to restore the soil biome to its natural state. We gather microorganisms from the local area, multiply the beneficials and suppress disease causing organisms (using Dr. Elaine's close-control composting method) to create a potent inoculant. We then tweak the balance of certain key groups of organisms, before we inoculate the soil. We use the microscope at key stages throughout this process to identify and quantify the 4 key-groups of organisms that are necessary to restore the soil biome. This results is nature's operating system being restored, making the need for chemical inputs redundant. Among some of the benefits are: Increased soil fertility, lower input costs and improved resistance to disease. If you have any further questions, or to learn more about our course offerings, please let us know about your goals and interests so that we can help you find the course(s) that will work best for you. please contact our team here: info@soilfoodweb.com
@@soilfoodwebschool I am all for natural soil biome and not chemicals! 😀I attended a permaculture event a few months ago and am changing my approach to 'weeds' and ground cover. I have an allotment and love fresh home-grown food.
