Let’s Dig a Little Deeper

Discover how GROZOME’s living biology creates better soil health.

Healthy soil isn’t just dirt — it’s an underground ecosystem full of life. At GROZOME, we’re on a mission to help home gardeners restore that invisible world, one handful at a time.

SEE OUR LATEST TESTING RESULT

Soil Structure is Key

Why Soil Structure Comes First

Is your soil compacted, soggy, or lifeless?

Poor soil structure creates anaerobic (low-oxygen) zones that suffocate roots and kill beneficial microbes.

Over time, this leads to:

  • Root rot and fungal outbreaks
  • Compacted containers
  • Constant watering needs
  • Poor nutrient absorption

A living soil must drain well and hold structure to support healthy microbe and root growth. If your soil is compacted, this too will need to be addressed to gain the full benefits of GROZOME.

GROZOME helps improve soil structure naturally by:

  • Adding micronized bamboo biochar (92% carbon and highly porous - providing long term housing for microbes, nutrients and moisture- staying in soil for thousands of years )

  • Introducing microbial composters that break down organic material (Thermobispora, Sphaerobacter, Parageobacillus )

  • Delivering essential minerals that feed these microbes and rebuild aggregation

Users of biologically complete microbial extracts report that their plants stay happier longer -compared to using traditional synthetic chemical inputs- reducing the need for re-potting. 

Want to know where your soil stands today and/or how to improve it?

GET A BIOLOGICAL + CHEMICAL SOIL TEST CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE MOVEMENT

The Science Behind the Solution

What is the Soil Food Web

The Soil Food Web is nature’s original nutrient delivery system — a balanced community of fungi, bacteria, protozoa, nematodes, and micro-fauna that work together to:

  • Break down organic matter
  • Fix nitrogen
  • Control pests
  • Build soil fertility and structure

Most soils today are missing critical components due to synthetic chemical use, over-tilling, or urban development.

GROZOME helps rebuild the entire Soil Food Web:

  • Includes all 5 major microbial groups
  • Contains 3,900+ verified genera for maximum biodiversity
  • Supports beneficial fungi (not pathogens)
  • Encourages predatory nematodes to balance microbe populations
  • A functioning soil food web reduces your need for fertilizers, pesticides, and other inputs.

Biologically Complete

What Does Biologically Complete Mean?

A biologically complete soil or amendement has a balanced ratio of fungi to bacteria (generally close to 1:1)— and contains all the essential micro-life forms at the appropriate minimum populations, including:

  • Protozoa
  • Amoebae
  • Nematodes (bacterial, fungal and predatory feeders)

This is the gold standard in soil biology — and GROZOME is proud to meet and exceed it.

SEE OUR LATEST TESTING RESULTS

Matching Microbes to Plant Health

Let’s break down what GROZOME’s biology is doing underground — and how that benefits your plants:

Function Microbial Genera
Nutrient Cycling Paenibacillus, Bradyrhizobium, Mesorhizobium, Rhizobium — nitrogen fixation
Disease Suppression Streptomyces, Bacillus, Pseudomonas, Micromonospora — antibiotic compound producers
Soil Health Hub Streptomyces, Bacillus, Pseudomonas, Micromonospora — antibiotic compound producers
Plant Growth Promotion Burkholderia, Bacillus, Sphingomonas — produce auxins and increase root growth
Bioremediation Mycolicibacterium, Cupriavidus — detoxify soils and reduce contaminants

The Issue with Synthetic Chemicals

Most soils today are missing critical components due to synthetic chemical use, over-tilling, or urban development.

Decades of synthetic chemical fertilizers and pesticides have disrupted soil ecosystems — with real consequences:

  • Fertilizers feed plants, not soil — causing microbial collapse
  • Over time, synthetic phosphorus  lock outs nutrients and kills fungi
  • Pesticides and fungicides destroy beneficial life alongside pests
  • Chemical systems create dependency, not resilience

GROZOME offers an alternative:

  • Grown from biodiverse living systems, not made in labs
  • Restores fertility naturally
  • Builds a resilient soil biome over time
  • Reduces your need for fertilizers, pest control, and guesswork
SHOP NOW

Soil Testing Services

Want to know what’s really happening underground in your garden?

Our professional soil testing includes:

  • Biological microscopy scans (bacteria, fungi, protozoa, nematodes)
  • Fungal to bacterial ratios
  • Soil food web scoring
  • Nutrient availability analysis
  • Custom GROZOME usage recommendations
PURCHASE A SOIL MICROBIOLOGY ANALYSIS
SOIL MICROBIOLOGY ANALYSIS INSTRUCTIONS

Send in your soil. Let the biology speak.

Learn, Grow & Join the Movement

Soil health isn’t just science — it’s a movement.

We invite you to explore more, learn from experts, and share your garden journey with GROZOME.

WATCH SOIL SPEAKS WITH @FARMEREVEREST

Share Your Garden Story @GROZOME

SHOP GROZOME PRODUCTS NOW

GROZOME can reduce fertilizer use so you have a working soil food web, and it naturally replenishes itself.” — Everest Holmes, Co-Founder & CSO

Voices from the Soil Movement

Get to know the pioneers, mycologists, and regenerative advocates that are shifting the way we think about soil:

KISS THE GROUND DOCUMENTARY CLIP
MATT POWERS - THE PERMACULTURE STUDENT
PAUL STAMETS - THE POWER OF FUNGI
SOIL FOOD WEB
HIWASSEE PRODUCTS

Go Native: Grow Local Biomes

Planting native species supports local pollinators and builds a more resilient soil ecosystem.

  • Boost biodiversity
  • Support native insects
  • Protect your watershed
FIND NATIVE PLANTS IN YOUR AREA

DIY Tips for Joyful Gardeners

Make Your Own Potting Mix

No need to rely on store-bought soil. Learn to craft a custom mix using leaves, compost, sand, bark, and local topsoil.

THE CLEVER WAY SMART GARDENERS MAKE AMAZING SOIL

Composting Tips

Turn your food scraps and green waste into black gold.

HOW TO BUILD A SIMPLE COMPOST BIN
FUNGAL-DOMINANT VS. BACTERIAL COMPOST

Upcoming Soil Health Events

Join the GROZOME Team and other growers, experts, and soil lovers at these national events:

  • Check back soon for our Fall line up.

Why Test Your Soil?

Understanding your soil biology and chemistry gives you a roadmap for healthier plants, fewer problems, and sustainable growth.

  • Target your inputs
  • Avoid over-fertilizing
  • Improve water retention
  • Optimize GROZOME application

GROZOME-Approved Soil Testing Services

SUBMIT YOUR SOIL SAMPLE

We’ll connect you with certified partners offering full-spectrum testing — including microbial counts, fungal-to-bacterial ratios, and custom recommendations.

Grozome Quiz

Are you concerned about using chemicals in your garden or lawn? 

Yes, I want a safer, more natural approach
No, I haven't really thought about it much

Are you tired of the endless treadmill of spoon-feeding your plants?

Yes, I'd love a more sustainable, self-supporting system
No, I don't mind giving my plants extra attention

Might you be skeptical of what's in "organic" or "bio-dynamic" soil products?

Yes, I never really know what's inside those bags
No, I usually trust what's on the label

Are you concerned about the sustainability of the feedstock gardening materials you use?

Yes, I care about the long-term impact of my choices.
No, I haven't looked into that before

Do you want to save money on garden products while improving plant health naturally?

Yes, that sounds like the perfect balance
No, I'm fine with what I'm spending now

Do you want to grow your own nutrient dense foods that taste amazing?

Yes, homegrown and healthy is exactly what I want
No, I buy most of my produce from the store

If you answered YES to any of these questions, then give our products a try!

At GROZOME, we believe that the key to unlocking true plant potential is by "farming" microbes, rather than "farming" plants. There are many companies out there selling "bio-dynamic" shelf-stable microbial products of all types and form factors like super expensive microbial powders, "bugs-in-a-jug", to store bought bagged designer compost and vermiculture. These all have the same things in common, they are not biologically complete.
Try Our Products

GROZOME in Action

Watch our community build better biomes across gardens, balconies, farms, and containers.

Tag your videos: #Grozome

Be featured: @grozome on Instagram