In agriculture, chitosan is used primarily to activate plant defenses and to stimulate growth, not to fertilize. When applied to plants or soil, it triggers natural immune responses, stimulating the production of defense enzymes, phytoalexins, and other protective compounds. This can increase resistance to fungal, bacterial, and viral diseases. Because it works by signaling and strengthening plant physiology rather than killing pathogens directly, chitosan fits well within re

POTASSIUM DEFICIENCY occurs when soil is lacking potassium. Even when sufficient potassium is present, if the soil contains high levels of lime and magnesium, the plant still suffers from potassium deficiency because these elements suppress potassium absorption. Potassium deficiency can also easily occur in sandy soil, which has less humus, because potassium is readily leached from sandy soil, as with nitrogen.   Using a soil foundation with Indigenous Micro-Organisms (IMO)

To practice Natural Farming, the goal is to have a solid Soil Foundation with high concentrations of local soil biology. And while IMO is the best technology to achieve that goal, there are other methods. Leaf mold is fallen leaves in a composting state. It is the natural state of a forest floor. Leaves can be used directly, but it is better if they are already in a composted or composting state, such as leaf mold. Leaf mold can be added directly to planting soil. It is best