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Importance of Soil
Save our soil
Importance of Soil
Save our soil
Why is soil so important?
We asked Weleda gardeners from all around the world to talk to us about the importance of soil in making effective products.
Why is soil so important?
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Microorganisms
After winter, our gardeners gently turn the soil to prepare it for new seeds and plants. A handful of soil holds billions of valuable microorganisms.
Different soil types suit different plants, but all healthy soils need life within them.
Our soil is in crisis. How much tonnes of soil a year is lost on Earth due to erosion?
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Incorrect – 24 billion tonnes
24 billion tonnes
“Soil is in major crisis. Predictions suggest we may only have 50 to 100 harvests until the world’s soil is totally exhausted." Dr. Stefan Siemer
“Soil is in major crisis. Predictions suggest we may only have 50 to 100 harvests until the world’s soil is totally exhausted." Dr. Stefan Siemer
Listening to soil
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Healthy soil is brimming with life: millions of microbes, bacteria, algae and fungi need food. A rich mix of compost keeps our soils well fed.
Animal life in the Weleda garden
Animals play a vital role: as pollinators, pest control and for manure. Weleda’s garden in New Zealand is self-sufficient, producing its own manure.
Animals in the Weleda garden
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When we arrived, this land was made of clay and nothing grew here. Through years of working with biodynamic preparations, we now grow healthy crops from the soil.
From clay to healthy soil
Starting 25 years ago, investing in the soil has meant "bringing life to the mineral playground" for Jan in the Netherlands, step by step.
From clay to healthy soil
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