Science

The Rhizosphere

In their natural ecosystems, plants live within the rhizosphere; the combination of their root systems and its surrounding environment. The symbiotic role of beneficial microbes within the plant rhizosphere has been explored for decades, leading to the understanding of how the colonisation of the root system with beneficial microbes promotes root growth, increases fruit production and protects the plant from disease. This is in part done by an increase in the availability of key nutrients within the rhizosphere. Additionally, many bacteria have been shown to produce natural phytohormones capable of increasing flower site production and total flower mass. The growing appreciation for these microbes has begun to shape and refine horticultural practice.

At Eden Bio Organics, we utilise a range of beneficial microbes to create the optimum rhizosphere conditions for cannabis growth. By introducing external sources of different microbes into the rhizosphere throughout the plant’s life cycle, we are able to create the optimum conditions first for vegetative growth and later for flower production. Alongside this, we provide a background supply of vital microbes to promote general plant health and reduce the incidence of infectious pathogens like Pythium. All of this combined not only produces a healthier and stronger plant, but has been shown to increase dry flower weight in addition to cannabinoid and terpene content.