Organic Fertilizers and Soil Care

This section of our website is devoted to creating healthy, living soil. You will find the highest quality organic fertilizers, soil amendments, micro-nutrients, and foliar spraying materials that will enhance soils and plants for traditional, transitional and organic gardeners and farmers.

As stewards of the land it is important to realize that the soil is alive. The living organisms in the soil represent the key to plant health and to human health. Soil microorganisms are the essential link between mineral reserves and plant growth. Ecological soil management aims at assisting all soil organisms instead of substituting them with a simplified chemical system. When synthetic chemical fertilizers are applied to the soil, Nature’s delicate balance becomes interrupted as essential microorganisms become eliminated, compaction of the soil occurs and weeds become prevalent.

It is important to learn about the soil and how it works. A soil analysis will provide you with information regarding the health of your soil. To learn about your soil we recommend a soil analysis. Gardeners who want to know about the basic condition of their soil will want to use the Rapitest Soil Test Kit. It will give you information about the pH, Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium levels in your soil. For farmers who want a more comprehensive soil profile, ARBICO Soil Analysis will provide you with the most extensive soil examination available. Test for over 22 soil variables and receive a start-to-finish, month-to-month tailored program specifically designed for your soil situation. Included in your analysis is unlimited consultation with an ARBICO consultant who will assist you by recommending what steps to take to improve your soil conditions and help you ensure that your plants or crops will be as healthy as possible.

Encourage microbial growth by adding ARBICO's EM-Power Microbial Inoculant to the soil. Support your soil by using Green Manures that will provide organic matter and Nitrogen to your soil. When the soil is cared for, it provides food for a healthier plant, which makes it possible for plants to naturally resist insect and disease pest problems.

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