Organic soil is a type of soil that does not contain chemical ingredients like pesticides, fertilisers, herbicides and fungicides. It is composed of ingredients from natural resources only which have been certified as organic. Some of the typical amendments are organic manure, compost and mulch. There are several benefits offered by this type of soil and some of them are discussed below.

High Nutrient Content

If the soil in your garden contains organic matter, the soil will have a lot of important nutrients for plants including potassium, phosphorus and nitrogen. Unlike chemical amendments that are known to strip soil of essential nutrients and cause fast growth of plants, this kind of soil promotes slow and steady plant growth.

Abundance of Essential Microorganisms

This soil type has millions of important bacteria and various microbes. These are especially helpful if you are growing hardy plants.

The Environment is Kept Clean from Chemicals

Whenever you water your garden or when it rains, there is some water that flows elsewhere in what is called a runoff. If your soil is not organic and you make use of chemicals, the chemically tainted runoff can get into groundwater and sources of drinking water

Better Soil Structure

When compared to chemically treated soils, the organic type usually has better physical structure. This is because the organic matter tends to clump and form a collection of soils, producing a soil composition that is more porous and aerated.

Better Water Retention

This type of soil, when compared with chemically treated soil, absorbs and retains water from irrigation or rain better. The water penetrates the soil quickly and more effectively. What that means is that more water is received by the plants than that which is lost to runoff.

Less Diseases

There are common plant diseases that are a result of nutrient deficiency. Because organic soil has a lot of nutrients, it is unlikely that your plants will have such diseases. Plus, because there is more activity of soil microorganisms, some of them can help fight off some of the diseases.

Prevent Soil Erosion

The soil contains organic matter which creates a stable soil structure and such soil structure results in increased water infiltration. The overall result is a landscape configuration that is more stable. It is believed that organic soils can reduce soil erosion by as much as 33%.

These days, because many people are trying to eat healthy, they would much rather eat foods that are grown organically. So, whether you want to grow organic fruits and vegetables in your backyard for your own consumption or your want to do it large scale and start a business, organic soil will help you achieve that goal.