BD 500

Horn Manure

BD #500 stimulates seed germination, root growth, and humus formation. Use it when planting, transplanting, or turning in cover crops. This preparation, made from cow manure buried in a cow horn over winter, enhances soil vitality and plant health.

It boosts microbial activity and nutrient cycling, promoting robust plant development and improved soil structure for healthier, more productive gardens and farms.

BD 501

Horn Silica

BD #501 should be used only after BD #500. It stimulates photosynthesis and the ripening process, regulates leaf growth, and enhances flavor and storage quality. Made from powdered quartz, BD #501 increases light absorption, aiding in the plant’s development and vitality.

This preparation is essential for improving crop quality, ensuring healthier, more flavorful produce with better shelf life, and optimizing overall plant growth and productivity.

BD 502

Yarrow Preparation

"Yarrow is actually a miracle of creation. So is any other plant, of course, but if you compare yarrow to any other plant, you will be deeply touched by the particular wonders of yarrow… Like some sympathetic people in human society who exert an influence just by their presence, and not by what they say, yarrow’s mere presence in areas where it grows abundantly is extremely beneficial.” RUDOLF STEINER, 1924 – “Spiritual Foundations for the Renewal of Agriculture”

BD 503

Chamomile Preparation

BD #503, made from chamomile, contains homeopathic sulfur, enabling it to attract and incorporate essential substances into an organic process. As Rudolf Steiner stated, "This plant may not arouse our enthusiasm as readily as yarrow, but it too contains homeopathic sulfur, which enables it to attract other substances it needs and incorporate them into an organic process. This plant is chamomile."

This preparation enhances soil fertility and plant health.

BD 504

Nettle Preparation

BD #504, made from stinging nettle, enhances soil health and vitality. Rudolf Steiner noted, "Because it is such a good influence, the stinging nettle... should actually be growing around our hearts, since the role it plays in nature... is very similar to that of the heart in the human organism.”

This preparation supports nutrient assimilation and harmonizes plant growth, playing a crucial role in biodynamic agriculture.

BD 505

Oak Bark Preparation

BD #505, made from oak bark, is rich in calcium, essential for soil and plant health. Rudolf Steiner stated, "Now, one plant that contains plenty of calcium is the oak. Seventy-seven percent of its substance consists of finely distributed calcium. And oak bark, in particular, represents a kind of intermediate product between the plant and the living element.”

This preparation aids in disease resistance and promotes robust growth.

BD 506

Dandelion Preparation

BD #506, made from dandelion, enhances soil health by mediating the distribution of silica. Rudolf Steiner stated, "The innocent, yellow dandelion is a tremendous asset because it mediates between the fine homeopathic distribution of silica acid in the cosmos, and the silica acid that is actually used over the whole region. The dandelion is really a kind of messenger from heaven.”

This preparation promotes nutrient assimilation and soil vitality.

BD 507

Valerian Preparation

BD #507, made from valerian, enhances phosphorus processes and compost vitality. Rudolf Steiner advised, "And if you can still bring yourself to do one more thing, before using the treated manure, press the blossoms from the valerian plant, Valeriana officinalis, and greatly dilute the extract with warm water.”

This preparation, when added to compost, helps stimulate microbial activity and supports overall plant health and resilience.

BD 508

Horsetail Preparation

BD #508, made from Equisetum (horsetail), helps control fungal diseases and balances soil moisture. Rudolf Steiner noted, "Just take a look at the Equisetum plant – it has an unusual ability to draw the cosmic forces into itself, to permeate itself with silica. It contains ninety percent silica acid.”

This preparation utilizes the plant's high silica content to enhance soil structure, stimulate plant growth, and improve resilience against pests and diseases.