No-till means avoiding turning or heavily disturbing the soil. This helps preserve structure, microorganisms and natural processes. Further down you will find the complete Living Soil mixing recipe including a step-by-step guide.
Less disturbance means more consistency for microorganisms and natural processes.
Undisturbed soil can maintain structure and water distribution more effectively over time.
No-till works perfectly with mulch, cover crop and organic inputs.
Use an organically built substrate, work with mulch and complement the system with suitable natural components.
The goal is not to keep digging or disturbing the soil, but to build a calm system that works over the long term.
No-till is not an isolated trick. It is part of a holistic system. Together with cover crop and organic nutrition, it creates a stable setup.
That is why no-till and Swiss Living Soil products work so well together.
Mixing recipes based on standard potting soil. The quantities are adjusted for 50 L, 250 L and 500 L soil as the starting base.
Yields: approx. 94.5 L Swiss Living Soil
Yields: approx. 472.5 L Swiss Living Soil
Yields: approx. 945 L Swiss Living Soil
Mix soil, garden compost, worm castings, perlite and expanded clay thoroughly according to the selected recipe.
A careful mix distributes air, water and organic matter evenly throughout the substrate.
Spread Soil Vitalizer, Soil Recharger, Alfalfa Pellets and Wool Pellets evenly over the mix according to the recipe and work them in carefully.
Mix everything thoroughly once more.
Moisten the mix slowly and evenly.
The soil should feel like a well-squeezed sponge: moist, but not wet.
Avoid waterlogging and fully saturated areas.
Sow the Cover Crop Mix evenly according to the recipe and water lightly.
Optionally cover the surface with mulch. Mulch protects against drying out, supports soil life and adds organic matter.
Let the finished Living Soil mix rest for 7–14 days if possible.
Check moisture regularly and lightly re-moisten if needed.
After this phase, the soil is ready for planting.
After the resting phase, the Living Soil mix can be planted.
For best results, dust the planting hole with Psycho Myco before placing the plant.
Set the plants in and water lightly.
Living Soil should be kept evenly moist. Avoid permanently wet soil as well as completely dried-out soil.
A tensiometer helps maintain good conditions for plants, soil life and compost worms.
Compost worms recommended: They help break down organic matter, support soil life and improve soil structure over time.
Soil Recharger needs time so soil life can convert the organic nutrients it contains.
For best results, apply Soil Recharger as a top dress around 7 days before increased nutrient demand.
Gently move mulch aside, spread Soil Recharger evenly on the soil surface, replace the mulch and water lightly.
Recommended container size: Living Soil can also work in smaller containers. However, for a stable soil ecosystem, improved water retention and a long-term nutrient cycle, we recommend using larger containers or raised beds whenever possible. We recommend at least 20 gallons (approx. 76 L) as a starting point. For optimal results, use 30 gallons (114 L) or larger, or Grassroots Raised Beds.
The following recommendations are based on typical indoor Living Soil systems with short to medium vegetative time and an average plant height of about 60–100 cm.
Fewer plants allow longer vegetative times and larger individual plants. Higher planting densities suit shorter vegetative times and more compact plants.