Healthy Soil, Better Flowers | Soil Biology with Nicky from Crop S3 E10

Healthy flowers begin with healthy soil—but what does that really mean?In this episode of Flower Farming in New Zealand, I sit down with Nicky from Crop to explore the fascinating world beneath our feet. We discuss how soil biology influences plant health, why understanding your soil test is so important, and how microbes, fungi, pH and organic matter all work together to produce stronger, healthier flowers.Nicky also shares practical ways flower farmers can improve soil naturally, including the role of biochar, avoiding common phosphorus mistakes, and building resilient soils that support productive crops year after year.Whether you're growing flowers commercially or simply want healthier plants in your garden, this episode will change the way you think about soil. It's all about healthy soil for flower farming.Easy Ways to Support Our Work!1) SubscribeSubscribe to Flower Farming in New Zealand for practical conversations with growers, florists and industry experts from across New Zealand.2) Share If this episode helped you, please share it with another grower. Every recommendation helps strengthen New Zealand's flower farming community.3) DonateIf you'd like to support the podcast, please consider making a donation. Your support helps us continue sharing practical knowledge and connecting New Zealand's flower industry. The easiest way to donate is to Buy us a Coffee (make a donation) following this link ⁠⁠https://coff.ee/flowerfarmersinnz⁠⁠4) Comments and LikesComments and Likes really help the algorithm find us so that other flower farmers and growers can enjoy our content.Resources discussed in this episode:Crop: Understanding Your Soil Test Workshop Dr Elaine Inghams Soil Food Web School Episode with Matt from Carbon Options on BiocharPodcast episode of Six Inches of SoilSix Inches of Soil DocumentaryFor the Love of Soil BookConnect with our Sponsors - Fresh Cut Flower Wholesalers #healthy soil #soil biology #flower farming NZ #soil health #flower farmer podcast#soil testing #biochar #mycorrhizal fungi #regenerative flower farming #healthy flowers#sustainable flower farming