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Getting started with living soil

An introductory FAQ compiled from Soma’s Guide to Gardening with Living Soil and our product information. Choose at your own pace and see when personal advice may help.

What does Soma mean by living soil?

In Soma’s approach, soil is more than a place for roots. Soil structure, organic matter, soil life, air and water belong together. His story therefore starts with a sound base and attention to the whole system.

This is also Sacred Soil’s starting point: choose a suitable soil and keep observing your plants and their conditions. A product cannot replace that care.

What is the difference between Super Soil and DIY Mix?

Super Soil 50 L is a bag of premixed soil. DIY Super Soil Mix is an amendment for preparing 50 litres of light potting soil yourself. Potting soil is not included with DIY Mix.

Looking for a premixed base? Explore Super Soil 50 L. Prefer mixing your own? Explore DIY Mix for 50 litres.

Can I start planting straight after mixing DIY Mix?

DIY Mix requires preparation. After mixing, allow around two weeks for activation and follow the current mixing and usage instructions. It is a different choice from a bag of ready-to-use soil.

Before ordering, check what you need and what you must add yourself on the DIY Mix product page.

Can I use rich Super Soil as seed-starting soil?

In Starting Out Right Soma describes a mild, airy starting medium for young plants. A rich, pre-fertilised soil is not automatically suitable for every early growth stage.

Starting with seedlings or very young plants? Choose soil suited to that stage. Ask us for advice and tell us which plant and potting soil you use.

How do I know when to water?

Do not use a fixed number of days as your only rule. Soma describes the importance of moisture and enough air around the roots. Living soil needs balance: avoid complete drying out and prolonged waterlogging.

The right amount depends on factors such as pot size, drainage, plant size and conditions. Look beyond a dry surface layer. If unsure, details about your pot and watering routine help us advise you.

Do I need extra nutrients or all the supplementary products?

Ready-to-use Super Soil already contains nutrient sources. What else you need depends on your use and conditions. We therefore do not promise that every plant always needs the same care.

Compost Tea, Molasses and Root Dust each have their own purpose. You do not need to order them all automatically. Start with a suitable base, follow each product’s instructions and ask for advice if you are unsure about an addition.

Does organic soil mean the product is vegan too?

No. Organic does not automatically mean vegan. The Super Soil recipe in the book includes worm castings, guano, seaweed, blood meal and bone meal. The animal-derived ingredients mean this formulation is not vegan.

Does ingredient origin matter to your choice? Check the current formulation on the product page and label, or email us before ordering.

What information helps you advise me on products?

Tell us which plant you have, its stage, whether you grow indoors or outdoors, your pot size and the soil or mix you currently use. Describe your question and what you have already tried.

An overview photo and a picture of the soil or label can help. Send photos by email or WhatsApp. The form below does not accept attachments.

Editorial adaptation and practical guidance. Based on the book: Happy Plants (pp. 20–21), Starting Out Right (pp. 14–17), Soil for the Soul (pp. 28–29) and the guidance on watering outdoor plants (p. 32). Product choice and preparation: current Sacred Soil product information. Always follow the instructions on your packaging.

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