The importance of irrigation
Proper water supply is a central element in managing a Supersoil / Living Soil system, as it enables the development and maintenance of active and efficient soil micro-life.
In Living Soil, water does not only serve a hydration function, but also regulates biological processes, nutrient availability, and the oxygen–moisture balance of the substrate.
- Excess water: accelerates nutrient release and reduces oxygenation
- Water deficiency: slows down biological activity and nutrient availability
Irrigation is not a recipe, but an art that is learned through experience.
The role of supersoil volume
Volume defines active substrate, water reserve, and system speed.
- Large volume: slower and more stable system
- Small volume: faster and more reactive system
Avoid disrupting the root network
Roots operate in symbiosis with soil micro-life.
- Repot only when the root system is well developed
- Avoid breaking the root ball
Recommended mulching
The surface of the pot is a biologically active zone.
- Active mulch: living cover crops
- Passive mulch: straw or organic materials
- Protects micro-life and stabilizes the system
Feed the soil before the plant
Nutrients must be transformed by soil micro-life into available forms.
- Support micro-life
- Avoid direct interventions on the plant
Reduce interventions
Every intervention alters the biological balance of the system.
- Limit unnecessary interventions
- Observe before correcting
Living Soil requires time
- System that requires stabilization
- Adequate vegetative phase
- Avoid forced cycles
Anticipate nutrient needs
Deficiencies are late signals.
- The system may lose efficiency before symptoms appear
- Proactively support the soil
Substrate selection
- Use neutral or lightly fertilized substrate
- Peat 60–80%
- Coco 20–40%
- Balance between retention, aeration, and structure
