A key ingredient to Korean Natural Farming is the use of Indigenous Microorganisms (IMOs). When added to soil, IMOs create the perfect conditions for growing plants by adding nutrients and building a disease and pest resistant crop without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. IMOs are particularly effective when they are harvested locally because of they are already natural to the the local climate and environment.

Baldridge Farms harvests and packages IMOs for local Hillsborough, NC farmers and gardeners that are native to the area. Explore the products below to find an IMO or IMO-based soil treatment for your gardening or farming needs. Please contact us for any questions about which soil treatment will work best for you.

Compost Teas, Fungi Diverse Soil Starters & IMOs

Compost Teas

A key feature of compost tea-

amended soils is the increase in soil organic matter and microbial diversity and

its associated benefits. Research on appropriates rates for field and container use

show large variability associated with edapho-climatic factors and crop species.

However, foliar application seems best suited to maximising the dual nutrition

and phytopathogenic effects of compost tea.

Fungi Diverse Soil Blocks

Fungi is one of many components that contribute to the soil food web, a complex community of diverse flora and fauna that are unique to local ecosystems. Indigenous Microorganisms (IMOs) are caught in traps in the local Hillsborough area, and Baldridge Farms introduces the IMOs to the soil blocks. Start start seeds and seedlings in blocks to colonize (aka establish) a strong root system with increased water and nutrient absorption capabilities.

IMO Solutions

Baldrige Farms harvests and cultivates IMO solutions that are local to Hillsborough, NC. The soil additives create the perfect conditions for growing adding nutrients and building a disease and pest resistant crop without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. IMOs are particularly effective when they are harvested locally because of they are are already adapted to our local climate and environment. For a perfect pairing, spread IMO in piles around your garden or plant beds and saturate with compost tea.