What They Don't Tell You About Living Soil: Jeff Lowenfels Spills the Dirt

What They Don't Tell You about Living Soil – Jeff Lowenfels spills the dirt on soil secrets in this eye-opening episode. Discover why living soil—teeming with beneficial microbes, fungi, and other life—is so valuable for your plants. Jeff explains the soil food web principles that make soil a living ecosystem, where microbes cycle nutrients and boost plant health naturally. The conversation dives into the differences between growing in inert mediums (like sterile potting mix with bottled nutrients) versus cultivating in microbially rich living soil. Learn how a living soil can lead to stronger, more resilient plants with enhanced immunity and flavor compared to chemical-fed grows. Jeff also shares practical tips for new organic gardeners (and experienced growers alike), including the importance of organic matter (even old roots) in your soil and not over-complicating the process. Whether you're growing cannabis or organic veggies, these insights will help you cultivate healthier, more vigorous plants naturally. Tune in for advice on brewing and using microbial compost teas, creating water-only super soil mixes, and effective soil inoculation techniques. KEY HIGHLIGHTSLiving Soil vs Inert Mediums – 00:12:45 What is "Living Soil"? – 00:21:45 What's Growing On? - 24:14 Microbial Teas & Super Soil – 00:33:39 Organic Grower Tips – 00:52:14 Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only. Don’t forget to like,

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What They Don't Tell You About Living Soil: Jeff Lowenfels Spills the Dirt is an episode from Grow Weed at Home with Homegrown Cannabis Co. by Nate Hammer.

This episode is 00:54:56 long.

This episode was published on Apr 18, 2025.

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