30/04/2026
When we look at a garden bed, we see plants, but beneath our feet lies a complex «microworld» where beneficial bacteria and fungi, neutral inhabitants, and pathogenic microorganisms all live together. Some coexist, while others suppress and displace one another.
The area around the root is called the rhizosphere — and it is here that it is determined whether the plant will be healthy or fall ill.
Many microorganisms live in symbiosis with plants. Beneficial bacteria fix nitrogen, fungi (mycorrhizae) expand the root system, and microbes help absorb phosphorus and micronutrients. The plant, in turn, «pays» them with sugars.
But at the same time, pathogenic microorganisms also live here, causing rot (for example, Fusarium, Phytophthora), disrupting water transport, releasing toxins, and inhibiting plant growth.
The balance between beneficial and harmful microorganisms determines the fate of your plants.
How to achieve this balance: maintain the number of beneficial microorganisms, as they produce antibiotics, compete for space and nutrients, and block pathogens’ access to the roots.
This phenomenon is called antagonism!
You can actively influence your soil fertility to promote plant health.
❌ Do not «sterilize» the soil with chemicals
✅ It is important to maintain biodiversity
✅ Add organic matter (compost, mulch)
✅ Use biological products to enrich the soil with beneficial microorganisms