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Plant hormones, also known as phytohormones, are chemical messengers that play a crucial role in regulating various physiological processes in plants. These hormones control everything from growth and development to responses to environmental stimuli such as light and temperature. There are 5 main types of plant hormones: auxins, cytokinins, gibberellins, abscisic acid and ethylene. Each […]

Mycotrex is an inoculant based on mycorrhizae. Formulated as a soluble powder, it contains carefully selected spores. All products used in Mycotrex are of biological origin and of the highest quality. The word mycorrhiza defines the symbiosis between a beneficial soil fungus (mycos) and the roots of a plant (rhizosphere). These fungi increase the effective […]

Maren Krings and Hahnemühle’s joint project came about when the environmental activist was writing a book about industrial hemp. Her research led her to the German paper manufacturer, which agreed to produce letterpress paper from hemp fiber instead of from trees. Hahnemühle is one of the first to produce commercially viable hemp paper. Maren’s book […]

Bactrex  is a microbial biostimulant for plants produced with very high-quality raw materials with organic certification. Bactrex can be identified as the most concentrated product on the market with beneficial soil bacteria and Trichoderma fungi. This product is safe for use on a variety of crops. These beneficial soil bacteria naturally inhabit the root zone […]

On July 1, 1997, Hong Kong became a dependency of China as a Special Administrative Region. Today, Hong Kong is governed by a limited democracy and will not be able to regain its sovereignty until 2047. Both countries have very extreme anti-drug laws with harsh prison sentences and almost million-dollar fines. But what is happening […]

In Thailand, the use of cannabis for medical purposes was legalized in 2018. Thailand was the first in Asia to legalize its use. The plant has long been used by Thais to cure various ailments but was now also available for recreational use. Although the decriminalization of adult-use cannabis in Thailand came into effect, it […]

Water is the most precious natural resource on the earth. Plants, animals, and human beings, all need water to survive. Most weather patterns are controlled by water. Oceanic tides create regular seasons for plants and crops. Even human seasons are affected by the change in seasons in the oceans. Water is crucial to the survival […]

Both boosters complement greatly: While the Bio PK is a liquid fertilizer, the Compost Tea supplies with plenty of beneficial bacteria providing with additional minerals for the plants. When using the BioTabs Classic Strategy, stop supplying the Orgatrex and Bactrex with the watering once you begin administering any of the boosters. You can also spray […]

Soil is the most complex and diverse ecosystem in the world. In addition to providing humanity with 98.8% of its food, soil provides a broad range of other services, from carbon storage, greenhouse gas regulation, water filtration, to flood mitigation. But soil is a finite resource, and rapid human population growth coupled with increasing consumption […]

By Alfred Decker, Permaculture Designer, Teacher, and Consultant “Take your time. Observe. Cultivate a critical mind. Reflect. Learn.” – Karel Schelfhout, the founder of BioTabs and co-author of The Organic Grow Book. – How can the following suggestions help us to turn the vicious cycle of unsustainability into a virtuous one? Let’s break it down with […]