The Soil Food Web, Microbes & Composting… EXPLAINED! (Garden Talk #70)

In this episode of Garden Talk, I interview K TheGuy. He is certified through Dr. Elaine Ingham's Soil Food Web School and has extensive knowledge in soil biology. Today we’re going to get into a small handful of topics that relate to soil biology: The Soil Food Web, Microbes & Composting. What type of plants do you like to grow? Broccoli, kale, bok choy, lettuce, citrus trees, house plants, let us know in the comments section below. If you enjoyed this video please click that thumbs up button :) K TheGuy’s channel- https://bit.ly/3mXS8zP This gardening video is for educational and/or documentary purposes and isn't designed to help or encourage others to imitate. I earn from qualifying purchases made through some of the links below. Thanks to our sponsors: Mars Hydro (Discount code: MRGROWIT)- http://bitly.com/2RovEIn AC Infinity (Discount code: MRGROWIT)- https://bit.ly/3xrhd9p Patreon- http://bit.ly/2ptXkhI Grow equipment I use- http://amzn.to/2pANVnZ Grow equipment store- http://bit.ly/2krBnR9 LED grow light store- http://bit.ly/2keJel4 ★Premium Content★ My How To Grow book- http://bit.ly/2kpKqSC My How To Grow audio book- https://adbl.co/32zXuHZ My How To Grow video course- http://bit.ly/2N5w4R0 ★Social Media★ Main YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/2Fru5WR Twitch: https://bit.ly/311j9ey Instagram: http://bit.ly/2jj5IO3 Facebook: http://bit.ly/2jWR3HS Twitter: http://bit.ly/2kpvJyG ★Timestamps★ 00:00 - Montage & Podcast Intro 01:43 - Sponsors 02:56 - Introduction 06:32 - His Style Of Gardening 09:56 - What Is The Soil Food Web? 11:58 - Recommended Microscope 15:57 - Sand vs Silt vs Clay 19:00 - Bacteria 21:57 - Oxygen Levels 26:28 - Fungi 31:08 - Protozoa 38:13 - Nematodes 41:44 - What Is Thermophilic Composting? 45:09 - Thermophilic Composting Indoors Or Outdoors? 47:19 - Starting A Thermophilic Compost Pile 51:12 - Tools Needed For Thermophilic Composting 52:21 - When Is The Compost Ready To Use In Your Garden? 56:30 - Advice For Using Microbial Inoculants 59:08 - Final Words ★Music In Video★ Johannes Bornlöf - An Introduction 4