Protozoa Infusion

A protozoa infusion is an easy and quick way to jump start nutrient cycling in any medium mix. 

IMPORTANT: Once you recieve your protozoa infusion it should be made within 7 days. Once it is made it should  be used with in 3 days. This gives you a total of 10 days after you recieve the infusion to use it. After the 10 days the flagellates start to move into spore form and some will die off. 

Protozoa, those single-celled marvels of the soil, play a crucial role in maintaining a healthy and balanced ecosystem. 

1. Predator-Prey Balance:

• Grazing on Bacteria: Protozoa act as tiny predators, primarily feasting on bacteria in the soil. This keeps bacterial populations in check, preventing them from exploding and depleting essential nutrients needed by plants.

• Promoting Bacterial Diversity: By selectively feeding on certain types of bacteria, protozoa encourage a more diverse bacterial community in the soil. A diverse bacterial population ensures a wider range of functions and benefits for the entire ecosystem.

2. Nutrient Cycling:

• Nutrient Release: When protozoa consume bacteria, they break down their prey and release essential nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus back into the soil. This makes these nutrients readily available for plants to absorb and utilize for growth.

• Stimulating Mineralization: Protozoa can stimulate the activity of other decomposers like fungi, leading to faster breakdown of organic matter and increased nutrient availability.

3. Soil Health Maintenance:

• Improved Soil Structure: By promoting a balanced microbial community and influencing the breakdown of organic matter, protozoa contribute to the formation of humus, a crucial component of healthy soil. Humus improves soil structure, water holding capacity, and aeration.

Additional Benefits:

• Disease Suppression: Some protozoa can prey on harmful pathogens in the soil, helping to control plant diseases.

• Enhanced Plant Growth: The indirect effects of protozoa on nutrient cycling and soil health ultimately lead to improved plant growth and overall ecosystem stability.