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Living soil

Pronounced / LIV·ing soyl /

Soil managed to support an active community of microbes and fungi that break down organic matter and supply nutrients, instead of relying mainly on bottled fertilizer.

Example in a sentence

“In living soil, she mostly waters and top-dresses.”

Sources (1)
  1. https://www.leafly.com/learn/cannabis-glossary/living-soil
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