Introducing Living Soil: The Foundation of Sustainable CBD Cultivation

You can't grow healthy CBD hemp flower without healthy soil.

That's why sustainable CBD hemp producers like True Indoor CBD are turning to "living soil" system cultivation methods that support robust microbial activity. Here's what you need to know about this game-changing approach to CBD flower cultivation.

What is Living Soil?

Living soil contains a community of microbes working together to break down organic matter which in turn provides valuable nutrition to the plants. This natural process is known as "biological decomposition" and is part of our natural world.

 We all know that plants grow in soil. However, not all soil is created equal. Before the 1980s agricultural science did not appreciate the important role of natural microbes living in the soil. Early conventional farming introduced synthetic materials that essentially killed beneficial microorganisms and beneficial bacteria in exchange for synthetic fertilizers and nutrients. Many growers took this route to cut costs.

 Today, we know that there are communities of microorganisms that contribute to plant growth most beneficially. The natural biological processes of microbes ingest nutrients found in the healthy soil and excrete more simple forms which facilitate plant uptake. This is nature's way of making minerals in the soil life available to plants and is crucial for good health.

 The problem is that when we use harsh chemicals, we disrupt or even destroy these beneficial relationships. This is why more and more growers are turning to sustainable methods like living soil cultivation. In short, living soil contains a complex and unique microbiome that helps plants to grow healthy and strong.

 

Why is Living Soil Better for CBD Hemp Plants?

CBD hemp plants grown in living soils are healthier and more resilient than those grown in conventional soils. They typically have deeper root systems, better flavor, and higher cannabinoid and terpene levels resulting in better CBD products.

 There are many reasons why having a deeper plant root system is beneficial for a CBD hemp plant. For one, deeper roots mean that the plant has access to more nutrients and water at various stages. This can lead to a healthier plant with stronger growth.

 Additionally, deep roots help to anchor the plant in place, preventing it from being uprooted by strong winds or heavy rains. Finally, plants with deep roots are less likely to be affected by drought conditions. Their extensive plant roots system allows them to continue to access water even when the surface soil is dry.

 In addition to having a deeper root system, better flavor, and higher cannabinoid levels, plants that are grown indoors in living soil also have higher terpene levels. Terpenes are responsible for the aroma and flavor of cannabis, and they can also have therapeutic effects. Therefore, plants with higher terpene levels are generally more pleasant to smoke and may provide additional benefits such as stress relief or pain reduction. CBD has been shown to provide a range of potential health benefits, including reducing anxiety and inflammation. Plants with higher CBD levels are typically considered more valuable by medical users.

 The benefits of living soil extend beyond the individual plant. Because living soils are teeming with beneficial microbes, they help to create a more diverse and balanced ecosystem in different environmental conditions with fewer nutrients. This is important because it makes farming more sustainable in the long run and the earth depends on it.

Why is Living Soil Better for the Planet?

 

The living soil method is better for the planet because it helps to improve water and air quality, while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, living soil provides a habitat for a variety of plant and animal species, helping to promote biodiversity.

 However, perhaps the most important benefit of living soil is its ability to sequester carbon. Microbes in the soil convert atmospheric carbon dioxide into organic matter, which is then used by plants to build their roots, leaves, and stems. In this way, living soils act as a carbon sink, storing carbon dioxide that would otherwise contribute to climate change.

 Given the many environmental benefits of growing CBD hemp in living soil, it is clear that this crop has great potential for making a positive impact on the planet.

Conclusion

If you're serious about sustainable hemp cannabis cultivation, living soil cultivation is the foundation you need for success. Living soils are teeming with beneficial microbes that work together to break down organic matter and provide valuable nutrition to plants.

 The benefits of living soils include enhanced nutrient availability, improved drought tolerance, increased pest and disease resistance, better root development, and sequestration of carbon dioxide. By supporting robust microbial activity, living soils provide plants with the nutrition they need to thrive while using fewer inputs overall. This does not just apply to CBD hemp but also other plants.

 

 

True Indoor CBD Hemp Flower is lovingly grown in living soil within an environmentally protected lab-like facility.  This allows us to offer you the highest quality full spectrum CBD products on the market today at great prices.  Our growing methods eliminate the need for pesticides and herbicides so that we can offer the consumer a truly organic CBD product devoid of heavy metals, synthetic chemicals and other adulterants.  While many hemp or CBD products on the market use the full plant including stems and leaves, True Indoor uses only CBD flower in extraction to ensure the highest quality and preserve the chemical compounds that are needed to create the full “entourage effect” that include not just CBD compounds but also terpenes and flavonoids. 

 

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