{"title":"Bioactive Soil Substrates","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eShop nutrient-dense bioactive soil substrates for bioactive enclosures, isopod habitats, reptile and amphibian enclosures, plantings and other living setups. Backed by more than 17 years of hands-on experience building living soil systems from the ground up, each foundation is matched to your habitat’s moisture and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"microforest-complete-bio-active-soil-made-exclusively-for-isopods","title":"Microforest Complete (Bio-Active Soil Made Exclusively For Isopods)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta content=\"uuidgSg8rJCwuO2S\" name=\"uuid\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMicroforest Complete\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Bioactive Soil Substrate)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e4 Quart Bag Proudly Made In Paonia, Colorado\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMicroforest Complete is the creation of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePaonia Soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRubber Ducky Isopods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e coming together to provide a better solution to building your Bio-Active soil substrates. One of the frustrating issues is that major reptile bioactive soil brands need to reveal their ingredient list.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs we began to invest in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDesigner Isopods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, we became worried that adding a soil substrate we knew NOTHING about could potentially harm or cause unwanted issues in our Isopod breeding programs. We reached out to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBart Eller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, owner of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePanonia Soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, and spent most of the year 2022 deciding what recipe we would create to try to replicate the \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOld Growth Forest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\" where most Isopods thrive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-month brainstorming process, we are excited to bring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMicroforest Complete\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e as the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e FIRST\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Bioactive living soil substrate brought to market exclusively for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIsopod \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMillipede\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e world! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIsopods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e are present worldwide and in varying environments; however, no matter where they are, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIsopods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e all decompose organic matter. This nutrient cycling process allows the \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOld Growth Forest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\" - an endless cycle of valuable vitamins and minerals - year round!  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Macro world is complex, and the quality of the ingredients your \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIsopods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e break down eventually creates unique and vibrant Bioactive soil substrates. These thriving living soil substrates are THE key to the success of your breeding robust and bountiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIsopod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e colonies.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMicroforest Complete\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e combines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e24\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e organic ingredients to create a tried and true Bioactive soil recipe that will make a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDRAMATIC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e improvement in the overall health of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003evivariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eterrariums \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eyou are looking to build. Unlike our competitors, we are proud to reveal our organic living soil recipe to the entire Reptile and Isopod community!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur 24 Organic Soil Ingredients List \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Alphabetical Order)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAzomite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCitric Acid*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCoconut Coir Peat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDolomite Lime\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDynamic Dressing Compost \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFeather Meal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFishbone Meal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFossilized Seabird Guano\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGreensand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGypsum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHumates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKelp Meal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eManganese Sulfate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMastodon Peat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMolasses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMycorrhizal Inoculant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOyster Shell Flour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePotash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRice Hulls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSodium Borate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSphagnum Peat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWorm Castings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYucca Saponin Wetting Agent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eZinc Sulfate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eOur Detailed 24 Organic Soil Ingredients List\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrganic Coconut Coir Peat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCoco Coir Peat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e has been a tried and true organic alternative to ONLY using mined sphagnum peat moss. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCoco Coir Peat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e will last up to three times as long as conventional sphagnum peat moss and peat moss. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnlike peat moss, coco coir is hydrophilic, will re-wet easily, and can hold up to 8 times its weight in water. It makes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCoco Coir Peat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethe preferred choice for having a \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSoil Hydration Station\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\" readily accessible to the Isopods needing extra humidity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCoco Coir Peat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e promotes a healthy and eco-friendly alternative to peat moss derived from the coconut's husk. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrganic Sphagnum Peat Moss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrganic Sphagnum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e has over 380 scientifically accepted species of mosses, commonly known as \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epeat moss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e,\" so quality sourcing of this material is paramount for longevity when building Bioactive living soil substrates. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur Organic Grade Peat Moss is ideal for plant propagation. It boasts an impressive air-filled porosity (AFP), allowing the microbial world to flourish and expand to its maximum capacity. Mushroom growers also prefer it for its fiber structure and water absorption properties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrganic Rice Hulls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eImproving the soil food web means adding perlite to your Isopod soil recipes. The main issue we have found is that perlite floats to the top of the soil substrate over time, eventually leading to soil compaction layers. Utilizing rice hulls has proven to be more natural and beneficial to your soil substrate system. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrganic Dynamic Dressing Compost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUtilizing high nitrogen content and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBiodynamically\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e prepared chicken compost, the organic dressing is fully composted at over 140F and then cured. Paonia Soil then fine-tunes this time-consuming process by turning excess carbon into a nitrogen-balanced recipe using our \"secret sauce\" known as natural sawdust for higher microbe species and more diverse nutrient availability across the Soil FoodWeb. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn addition to the Biodynamic preps inserted into the high-end compost pile, our compost is inoculated with beneficial nematodes. We add a layer of protection by adding the \"Fungus Gnat Destroyer,\" known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStratiolaelaps scimitus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. These \"Soil Lion\" micro-arthropods will safeguard your Bioactive Microforest Complete soil, looking for unwanted pest insects to devour. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStratiolaelaps scimitus \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eprovide the final layer of the Soil Food Web protection, allowing the delivery of organic nutrients to your Isopods and Millipedes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrganic Worm Castings (VermiCompost)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe have \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e heard about the immense and diverse beneficial improvements healthy and vibrant compost adds to a healthy soil ecosystem. One of the \"Secret Sauces\" of this organic soil recipe is that we use \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003evermicompost \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eComposting Worms \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecalled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRed Wigglers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e to add \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Biofilm\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e all over our living bioactive soil substrates. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBiofilm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e is essential in the survival of microorganisms, and any synthetic replication would not show the actual benefits that utilizing composting worms would provide.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrganic Kelp Meal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor high-end \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIsopods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e to thrive, they need \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTRACE \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eminerals just as much as they need proteins, fruits, and vegetables. Kelp meal has been at the forefront of our soil-building framework as the trace minerals help slow-breeding colonies find optimum nutritional values and begin reproducing higher-quality offspring as each generation comes to fruition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrganic Kelp Meal also consists of minerals, amino acids, and trace amounts of other micronutrients. Our sourced Kelp meal is seaweed, specifically \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAscophyllus nodosum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, harvested from the Icelandic ocean waters. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrganic Feather Meal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOld-growth forests begin to thrive because of excess proteins, High nitrogen levels, and excellent fungal to bacteria dominance that allows the Old Growth Forest to communicate and find quality decomposing food and wood sources in a much more efficient manner. Feather meal provides another diverse source of macro and micro minerals; Isopods and Millipedes need for maximum reproduction rates to be achieved.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrganic Gypsum \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(Quality Calcium Source)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNext level Isopod thinking MUST begin to include thoughts on Calcium sources. For the soil microbial world, Calcium is KING as this Macro soil nutrient is much harder to find in nature. Adding Calcium helps your Isopods breed as well as your composting worms so that you never experience anaerobic or soil compaction issues.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrganic Oyster Shell Flour \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(Quality Calcium Source)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs mentioned above, Calcium is KING because it is much harder to find in abundance for the small macro microbial world in nature. The diversity of Calcium sources was another main focus when we created this soil recipe, as this diversity helps create symbiotic variety. This is why a living bioactive soil substrate dramatically IMPROVES soil over time instead of degrading soil over time.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrganic Dolomite Lime \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(Quality Calcium Source)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur 3rd source of quality Calcium diversity also adds magnesium to the soil substrates. Found naturally in limestone caves, this Calcium source adds a pH buffer to the soil system if you choose not to use composting worms to help regulate pH levels. Dolomite lime will buffer acidic conditions yet never rise above 7.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrganic Molasses \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne of the best ways to improve Mother Nature is to find high-quality carbohydrate sources that help build and feed vast and diverse microbial life. Another reason to think about adding a healthy cover crop as an addition when designing your Bioactive soil substrates is that roots from plants release their own carbohydrates known as exudates. Closed-loop Isopod breeding is the future of our industry. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAzomite\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e® \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA scarce natural trace mineral source, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAZOMITE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e® is a highly mineralized ore that is complex silica discovered in Utah after an ancient volcanic eruption that ejected released this unique mineral over time formed one of the groundbreaking fertilizers from Volcanic ash! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis volcanic ash started filling a tiny sea bed and the combination of seawater; by the 1930s, this ash was feeding several hundred rivers rich in volcanic ash, creating the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAZOMITE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e® deposit, found nowhere else on Earth. The deposit is ancient; Rollin Anderson, the geological prospector that discovered the first benefits of this rare mountain, has said the age of this location to be somewhere north of 30 million years. By 1942, Azomite was a local household name for becoming known as a fertilizer that lived up to the hype when caring for plants and livestock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrganic Fishbone Meal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInterestingly enough, Isopods are closely related to crustaceans... That's correct; these Isopods need more of a tropical ocean or cave-minded humidity setup. Contrary to nutritional information found online, our view on fish flakes is that they cause MAJOR problems when used as a consistent food source. Alternatively, utilizing Fishbone meal is high in nitrogen, protein, and phosphorous, all HIGHLY beneficial microbe foods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrganic Fossilized Sea Bird Guano\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFound in the Ocean, organic Fossilized Sea Bird Guano contains high levels of Calcium, Phosphorus, and Nitrogen. The elevated levels of micronutrients allow for increased water retention, an essential part of replicating the Old Growth Forest. Furthermore, this allows your Isopods to move freely amongst any substrate level because the Guano prevents significant substrate compaction, a common issue with a non-bioactive substrate. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe high levels of Phosphorus allow for a quick breakdown of the nutrients, benefiting the substrate as an organic fertilizer. No fillers allow micronutrients and NPK values to help any plants you may have grown within your enclosure.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrganic Humates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen it comes to soil decomposers, the goal should be to find a variety of complex carbon sources. Complex organic acids help to build complex soil systems and improve nutrient distribution to all corners of the Bioactive soil substrate. Fulvic and humic soil inputs are ancient compost, and because of that fact, where you source humates should be a point of reference.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrganic Mastodon Peat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen we are searching for the best Isopod ingredients money can buy, one of those ingredients should be Mastodon Peat moss. Harvested from a local archeological excavation here in Colorado, Paonia Soil was able to acquire vast amounts of this fantastic organic material!! Paonia Soil's sourced Mastodon Peat Moss offers extremely RARE and diverse forms of fulvic and humic acids. This prehistoric ingredient is well over 45 million years old, and this ancient plant matter was found surrounding accurate and scientifically verified mammoth and mastodon remnants. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMycorrhizal Fungi Inoculant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne of the most significant benefits of using a \"Chop and Drop\" system in your Bioactive isopod enclosures allows the addition of Mycorrhizal fungi. Using a cover crop for diverse root building allows the Mycorrhizal fungi to bond with the plant's roots to build a macro soil communication network. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCover crop plant roots give off exudates that attract a diverse group of microbes to begin to build a soil utopia. The connection made as the system grows and develops over time has been described as going from a \"Dial Up Network\" to a \"Fiber Optic Network. Microforest Complete offers 12 strains of symbiotic root organisms to increase the uptake of nutrients and water, building a closed-loop ecosystem for your Designer Isopods!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrganic Greensand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOther Bioactive soil companies frequently tell their customers that they have replaced their Isopod enclosures. Usually, issues begin with these soil systems because they use essential cheap filler as part of the recipe. Over time this causes compaction layers within the soil substrate, causing anaerobic bacteria and smelly conditions to overwhelm the vivarium or terrariums. Greensand is an ancient sand deposit that provides grit, silica, and potassium and prevents soil compaction over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrganic Manganese Sulfate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eManganese sulfate is one of the 9 primary essential nutrients that plants require for growth. This trace element helps dramatically improve the Bioactive soil substrate in which your Isopods and Millipedes thrive. Another reason we prefer to use a cover crop plant layer as Manganese Sulfate helps with chloroplast formation speed, photosynthesis rates, nitrogen metabolism, and synthesis of some enzymes. This role of Manganese in plants is highly crucial. Deficiency, common in soils with neutral to high pH or a substantial amount of organic matter, can cause severe plant problems. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrganic Zinc Sulfate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSince Microforest Complete was made with an Isopod and Millipede closed-loop system in mind, we chose to add another essential plant and bioactive soil element known as Zinc. This element is a crucial yield factor that is responsible for leaf sizing. Since cover crop leaves are our Bioactive's primary solar panels, these leaves' overall size (surface area) will directly govern the amount of sunlight our cover crops can capture and use those excess energies to produce exudates for our Isopods and Millipedes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePhotosynthesis is responsible for 90% of all Bioactive cover crop production, so improving photosynthesis is improving cover crop production. Additionally, water absorption is enhanced and retained within our soil substrates when you supply adequate zinc levels to your cover crops. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBecause water is required for all cover crop uptake and nutrient translocation within the Bioactive soil substrates, improving water absorption is key to achieving top reproduction rates. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrganic Sodium Borate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA tiny amount of Sodium borate assists our living soil cover crop production in its immune function by allowing overall healthy growth to thrive and feed your growing Isopod colonies.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrganic Potash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAnother excellent natural source of potassium sourced by the Paonia Soil team allows Isopod farmers to have another Potassium source more readily available than the Green Sand mentioned above in the Soil Food Web for immediate soil microbial diversity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrganic Yucca Saponin Wetting Agent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn organic, yucca-based wetting agent with saponins increases your Bioactive soil substrates water and nutrient uptake! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYucca extract improves the soil substrate absorption and dispersal of nutrients and water by reducing surface tension. 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