{"product_id":"sonnenerde-bio-hanferde-20l","title":"Sonnenerde Organic Hemp Soil 20L – Living Soil (peat-free, Terra Preta)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSonnenerde Organic Hemp Soil 20L – Peat-Free Living Soil based on Terra Preta (Ready to Grow)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSonnenerde Organic Hemp Soil 20 Liters\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003eLiving Soil\u003c\/strong\u003e specialty soil that functions like a small ecosystem in the pot: microorganisms, fungi, and soil life help the plant to make nutrients continuously available – without you having to constantly re-fertilize. The result is a pleasantly simple setup for \u003cstrong\u003eUrban Gardening\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003emedicinal plants\u003c\/strong\u003e, and demanding potted crops, where you focus on stable results instead of corrections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeat-free\u003c\/strong\u003e – made from regional raw materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree from perlite \u0026amp; coir\u003c\/strong\u003e – real \"soil\" with structure and buffer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady-to-grow\u003c\/strong\u003e: supplies plants throughout vegetation, flowering, and fruiting phases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive soil life\u003c\/strong\u003e (microorganisms, fungi, micro-organisms) for natural nutrient dynamics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffer effect\u003c\/strong\u003e – better compensates for daily fluctuations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eReduced water consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e with stable supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes the Organic Hemp Soil special?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe recipe is based on \u003cstrong\u003eTerra Preta\u003c\/strong\u003e and relies on a combination of \u003cstrong\u003ecomposted plant material\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eorganic biochar\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ewood fiber\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eexpanded clay granules\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ehorn meal\u003c\/strong\u003e. This gives you a substrate that holds water, brings air to the roots, and slowly and controllably releases nutrients – exactly what many seek in potted cultures when they don't want to react \"every minute.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePractical tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e A \u003cem\u003ewhite fungal mycelium\u003c\/em\u003e in the substrate can occur – this is not unusual for organic, living soils around horn meal and is usually a sign that something is working in the soil. The main thing is: do not overwater and ensure air exchange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePot, planter, Smartpot \/ fabric pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGreenhouse \u0026amp; balcony (Urban Gardening)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMedicinal plants, herbs, vegetables, ornamental plants and robust potted crops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplication (short \u0026amp; practical)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFill pot, plant, water thoroughly once.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThen keep evenly moist – \u003cstrong\u003enot continuously wet\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAs a rule: \u003cstrong\u003eno constant re-fertilization\u003c\/strong\u003e necessary. Less is often more here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTips \u0026amp; Tricks: How to get the most out of it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering with care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Living Soil likes consistency. Rather soak thoroughly and then let it dry out again, instead of \"a little\" every day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eFabric pots\/Smartpots\u003c\/strong\u003e are a real sweet spot: more oxygen at the roots, more stable root climate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eIrrigation systems\u003c\/strong\u003e can work great if they don't \"overwater.\" For suitable solutions: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vetter-grow.de\/collections\/bewasserung\"\u003eIrrigation at Vetter Grow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDon't forget the climate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good soil can buffer a lot – but without air exchange, it becomes difficult. If you work indoors, a stable environment (tent\/box) helps: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vetter-grow.de\/collections\/growboxen\"\u003eGrow tents \u0026amp; Grow boxes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eReuse instead of discarding:\u003c\/strong\u003e After cultivation, organic soil can often be \"refreshed\" (e.g., with compost\/topdressing) – saves money and raw materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBacklinks \/ combine effectively\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFurther soils \u0026amp; substrates (comparison \u0026amp; alternatives): \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vetter-grow.de\/collections\/erde\"\u003eSoils at Vetter Grow\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIf you are specifically looking for organic soils for propagation\/growth: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vetter-grow.de\/collections\/biobizz-erde\"\u003eBioBizz Soils\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFor substrate setups without soil (e.g., coco): \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vetter-grow.de\/collections\/kokos-substrat\"\u003eCoco Substrate\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRaw materials (according to manufacturer)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCompostable plant material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic biochar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWood fiber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eExpanded clay granules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHorn meal (slowly available nitrogen reserve)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 Liters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem weight \/ Shipping weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 12.5 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eScope of delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e1 × \u003cstrong\u003eSonnenerde Organic Hemp Soil\u003c\/strong\u003e (20L bag)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ – frequently asked questions about Sonnenerde Organic Hemp Soil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to fertilize additionally?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Organic Hemp Soil is designed as a \"ready to grow\" soil that provides plants with nutrients and trace elements throughout the entire phase. In practice, this means: good watering management is usually sufficient – without constant re-fertilization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is a white coating\/fungal mycelium sometimes normal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic components (e.g., horn meal) are slowly broken down by fungi and microorganisms. A white fungal mycelium is not automatically a problem. It is crucial that the soil is not constantly wet and receives sufficient air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the soil suitable for balcony \u0026amp; urban gardening?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes – that's exactly what it's often used for: pots, containers, fabric pots, or greenhouses. Its buffering effect makes it pleasantly forgiving in everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use the soil for young plants?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis works well for many robust crops. If you have very delicate seedlings, optionally start them in a milder substrate and then transplant them into the Organic Hemp Soil – this makes the start particularly relaxed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor which systems is Living Soil not intended?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis soil is not designed for pure hydro setups (e.g., DWC\/Aero). It plays to its strengths in potted cultures – where soil life can work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManufacturer information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSonnenerde GmbH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOberwarter Strasse 100\u003cbr\u003e7422 Riedlingsdorf\u003cbr\u003eAustria\u003cbr\u003eE-Mail: \u003ca href=\"mailto:office@sonnenerde.at\"\u003eoffice@sonnenerde.at\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sonnenerde","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52552692039946,"sku":null,"price":25.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/5700\/0202\/files\/sonnenerde-bio-hanferde-20l-living-soil-torffrei-kultursubstrat-sack.png?v=1770953932","url":"https:\/\/vetter-grow.de\/en\/products\/sonnenerde-bio-hanferde-20l","provider":"Vetter Grow","version":"1.0","type":"link"}