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Hi Jenny,

There have been many experiments with rock dust as a seed treatment, most are quite beneficial, but not all are. I would suggest experimenting with a small amount before trying it on all, just in case there are any negative effects.

While I haven’t checked, Welter Seed and Honey Company would be my first inquiry, followed by Green Cover Seed, to see if they can access.

I find it intriguing how much can be achieved with little input other than wise and careful stewardship.

Hi there, the above recommendations sound good.

I’m curious if anybody has tried something like this:

Every application is going to to jolt the microbiome, so I would think one big application with the slowest release will be best. That would be pelletized dolomitic limestone broadcast on the surface, not tilled in.

Don’t add nitrogen to…

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Years ago we got into the habit of planting lucerne (alfalfa) between the rows whenever we replanted a block. This would last for years. We slashed it, throwing it under the trees. We had mulch and free N. We just made sure it flowered each year to persist.

Once we moved to a biological growing system white clover became the dominant species,…

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