Blog & Tips
Eggshells under tomatoes? What works and what's an urban legend
Eggshells are the most common home remedy against blossom-end rot – but they won't help this year's crop. We show you what actually works.
Pepper blossom-end rot: why the tip rots and what to do today
The pale, then blackening spot at the tip of a pepper is calcium deficiency – not a disease. Quick help and lasting prevention in one place.
Black spot on the bottom of your tomato? It's not a disease – here's how to save the harvest
The dark, leathery spot on the bottom of a tomato is not a fungus but calcium deficiency. Fungicide sprays won't help – but this will.
Soil structure and water management – why is the root zone key?
Soil structure determines how water and nutrients move.
Why is the grass greener on the other side? – The real difference
It's not luck – the condition of the soil is the key.
The synergy of microorganisms and plants – how nature works
Plants and soil life work together – this is the foundation of nature's balance.
How to feed your soil microorganisms?
Supporting soil life is the key to healthy plants.
Microorganisms in the soil – what do they do and why are they important?
Billions of microorganisms are at work in the soil – without them there are no healthy plants.
Optimal Soil pH – Why Is It Key to Plant Development?
pH determines whether nutrients are available to the plant.
Ion exchange in soil – this is how bound nutrients are released
The soil is full of nutrients – yet deficiencies still appear. Why? Ion exchange is the key.