So, what is a ‘bio’-fertiliser?

No need to continue pondering life’s greatest mysteries alone. Here are some answers to your burning questions about biofertilisers.

What is a biofertiliser?

 Biofertilisers are basically organic (non-synthetic) fertilisers that contain living microorganisms to improve soil health and plant growth.
They may have a NPK rating displayed, but while they do contain nutrients, their purpose is also to provide life and improve soil health.

So if synthetic fertilisers are like a vitamin pill.
Biofertilisers are Saurkraut or Kefir. (Yum 😋)

So, is this like Charlie Carp? (Our most common question)

We love Charlie Carp. They claim to be the only sustainable fertiliser in Australia. And compared to synthetic fertilisers, this is true. Charlie Carp is a fertiliser made from minced, cooked, and rendered down invasive European Carp. 

Our biofertilisers contain fish frames, other food waste. These are then inoculated with a bacteria mix that fermented to produce a liquid hydrolysate, containing microorganisms and plant available nutrients.

So, Charlie Carp provides fishy nutrients to your soil, for existing microorganisms to convert for the plants.

Biofertiliser provides microorganisms, plus a wider range of plant available nutrients.

What's the deal with the rising popularity of biofertilisers?

Industrial agriculture (and some home gardeners) are realising the damage being done to soil by synthetic fertilisers. The food being produced reflects the chemical inputs to the soil. 

Regenerative agriculture is focusing on improving soil health, food quality and nutrients with a move away from synthetic inputs. An added bonus is healthier soils draws down significant carbon from the atmosphere as a long term sink.

Biofertilisers are the cool kids in the gardening world. They not only provide essential nutrients to your plants but also help improve soil structure, increase water retention, and even suppress plant diseases.

So, there’s the scoop on biofertilisers and all the burning questions you never knew you had.  Now you can impress your friends with your newfound knowledge.