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Original organic black earth: Sustainability meets quality
What makes Multikraft's original organic black soils so special? They are produced according to the terra preta principle and are already naturally rich in microorganisms. Find out more about our soils for vegetables and raised beds or flowers and herbs and what you should look out for when buying soil.
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In addition to the Terra Preta principle, Multikraft also uses a vegan formula for the Original Organic Black Soil, which does not use horse manure or horn grit, but instead uses a mixture of compost and charcoal grit, which is fermented with Effective Microorganisms and turned over several times. EM Active and Terrafert Soil are added each time it is turned.
The coarse structure of the Multikraft black soil prevents silting and enables the plants to optimise their nutrient uptake. In addition, the black soil dries quickly on the surface, preventing fungus gnats from colonising.
In addition to the Terra Preta principle, Multikraft also uses a vegan formula for the Original Organic Black Soil, which does not use horse manure or horn grit, but instead uses a mixture of compost and charcoal grit, which is fermented with Effective Microorganisms and turned over several times. EM Active and Terrafert Soil are added each time it is turned.
The coarse structure of the Multikraft black soil prevents silting and enables the plants to optimise their nutrient uptake. In addition, the black soil dries quickly on the surface, preventing fungus gnats from colonising.
The original organic black soil for vegetables and raised beds is peat-free. A 40-litre bag is sufficient for an average area of 2 m² if the soil is worked into the raised bed at the surface. Black soil can also be used in pots. Depending on the plant crop, it can be mixed with old soil if fewer nutrients are required. For heavy growers such as tomatoes, we recommend using the black soil alone and topping up with organic fertiliser every 3-4 weeks.
The original organic black soil for flowers and herbs is peat-reduced and specially designed for bedding and balcony flowers and herbs. Here too, top dressing with organic fertiliser every 3-4 weeks is recommended to give the plants the best possible support.
Good preparation of the beds is the best basis for optimum growth!
Professional tip from master gardener Bernadette Schützenhofer:
"It is best to apply the organic black soil to a garden bed or raised bed over a large area and work it well into the existing soil. I think it's important that it is really well mixed in, not just applied superficially. The vegetable plants can then be planted immediately. For heavy growers such as fruiting vegetables or cabbage plants, it makes sense to incorporate Bokashi in addition to the organic black soil. Weak growers such as lettuce do not need Bokashi, as it would be too intensive. As soon as Bokashi is incorporated for strong growers, you should wait ten days and only then plant the vegetables in the garden or raised bed."
What should you look out for when buying soil?
Professional tip from master gardener Berti Bergmair Russmann:
"To distinguish high-quality soil from low-quality soil, it's best to take a handful of soil and sift it through your fingers. Pay attention to what remains on your fingers. If only coarse material remains, as with the original organic black soil from Multikraft, then it is structurally stable soil that does not silt up and whose pores remain open. This is what high-quality soil should be like."
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