This is the lowest point of the land at Zone Taylors. Due to its geographic location, an abundance of organic material and nutrients have been washed down the concrete road and slopes resulting in an accumulation of fertile and loamy soil clogging up the road’s edge. During rainy season, this area can be really soggy. This road also happens to be the main road leading into the farm, currently lined with berangan bananas to soak up excess water and nutrient.
Muddy road sounds like a problem? Maybe not. In permaculture, there’s always a solution to the problem. This fertile soil is periodically harvested to be used as instant growth medium for nursery seedlings at the farm. Instant as in, it’s a ready mix of balanced components of sand, silt and clay to be used immediately for planting or germination.
To the avid gardener, this friable and nutrient-dense soil is simply what is known as good black soil. It’s an excellent alternative to common black soil in the market derived from oil palm EFB.
Recognising the value of this free resource generated 24/7 right under my nose, a muddy road isn’t so bad after all.
And what better way to celebrate its availability than to share it with those who appreciate the goodness of natural black soil free of chemicals. This Kampung Black Garden Soil is available for sale in either a 5 Kg or 10 Kg packaging.
