Growing tons of vegetables without a gram of chemicals is not science fiction, but a reality that has been kept silent about for decades.
In the archives of the closed USSR Research Institute of Agronomy, records were discovered that described the technology of the “bioactive layer”.
The idea is to create a layer of rotted hay, manure and tree bark under the beds.
This mixture generates heat and releases carbon dioxide, accelerating root growth by 2 times.
But the main thing is that they add regular yeast to it. They start fermentation, turning organic matter into a natural stimulant.
The method was banned due to the risk of leakage: collective farms could do without expensive fertilizers. Now the technology is legal.
Dig a trench 30 cm deep, fill it with a "layer" and cover it with soil. Plant seedlings in a month - the harvest of cucumbers, tomatoes and peppers will be like from an industrial farm.
But not all crops react to the bioactive layer in the same way. Cabbage and carrots prefer cooler conditions, so the layer is made thinner for them - 15-20 cm. But pumpkins and squash, on the contrary, adore warmth: increase the depth to 40 cm.
It is better to use pressed yeast - it interacts more actively with organic matter.
If the mixture starts to smell like ammonia, add a handful of ash: it will neutralize excess nitrogen.
And don't forget about earthworms - introduce them into the trench so that they loosen the soil.
After a season, you will notice that the soil has become darker and crumblier. This is a sign that the method is working.
And if mold appears, sprinkle it with sand - it will stop the spread of fungus.
