Soil Wisdom, Plant Brilliance
Power up your Land with Advanced Soil Restoration™
We provide biologically sound, science-backed solutions for your soil and crop challenges. Through deep insight into nature's fascinating "optimised for health" strategies, we're able to support arable farmers, horticulturists, arborists and gardeners with biological solutions in challenging environments which chemistry alone can't fix. Typically we work with;
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Inconsistent or poor establishment of green manures & yielding cash crops
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Unsuccessful woody plant transplants
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Persistent plant diseases
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Stubborn, unyielding soils & intolerable weed pressure
Nature, in its infinite wisdom, has crafted intricate systems that sustain and propagate life with unparalleled elegance. By aligning ourselves with these fundamental principles, we unlock the potential for profound transformation, elevating the very essence of soil & its capacity to support livelihoods.
BioComplete™ Soils for Climate-Resilient Landscapes
A beautiful, dark, moist, fragrant soil, with good tilth & full of worm life has everything in it your plants need to thrive. These indicators point to a functional & biologically active soil. A BioComplete™ soil, is a tangible outcome of plant roots, microbes, and minerals working in synergy, to support robust growth. This powerful feedback loop enhances fertility, and provides the foundation for healthy cell formation during the plants many growth stages.
The holistic lens through which we see soil
Soil we see through the lens of a dynamic systems science. Since the living world is not a static entity, but a fluid, dynamic, and self-organising system, we must look at soil as a process rather than a substrate. From this perspective we can fuse old & new scientific principles to reveal insights across the sciences to build a knowledge bank from which we can make decisions with predictable outcomes.
This approach applied to soil ecosystems has transformed landscapes at scale, proving itself invaluable in the pursuit of vibrant, species rich ecosystems for our ever growing client base.
The blueprint of life itself is one of optimised vitality; thus, the pursuit of holistic land care must be our ultimate aspiration. A society that recognises this fundamental truth will witness the ripple effects of enhanced health permeating every facet of human experience, from the individual to the collective..
Our Mission, Vision and Purpose
Josef Winter—a seasoned regenerative land steward with over 25 years of experience has witnessed first hand how the "siloing effect" of scientific principles are leveraged for exploitative gain. The flaws of applying poor science has left a gaping hallmark on the landscape.
Josef see's an ever increased need for practical, process based forms of land care that ensure soils are fed, plants nurtured & the animals nourished. Without wisdom in our decision making we are led astray from sensible, pragmatic management practices that procure desirable, long lasting results.
Are We a Good Fit?
Our desire to improve food quality, nutrition and plant health through best soil care practices are a driving force behind everything we do. We bring a wealth of experience to an emerging field of holistic land management to a broad client base aligned with our values.
If you find yourself trapped in a maze of conflicting information leaving you uncertain about how to advance your soil and crop health, we're here to navigate you out of the weeds.
Our Operations at Bona Gård, Munsö, Sweden
At 59Degrees, we operate from Bona Gård, an 800-hectare mixed-use farm managed by the fifth-generation Giertta family.
Situated at the challenging yet opportunity-rich 59˚ latitude, this location is the foundation of our advanced soil rehabilitation practices. Here, we expertly blend expert care, comprehensive knowledge, and a deep understanding of large-scale land management challenges to support transitions to regenerative agriculture.
Holistic Soil and Plant Health Methodology
We take a comprehensive approach to solving plant-soil issues by getting to the bottom of what’s really going wrong beneath the surface. By enquiry into the following parameters;
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The balance of minerals of your soil
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The microbial health of your soil
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The stability of water stable aggregates
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Relative health of crops
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Site history
These comprehensive insights, combined with understanding the relative physiological health of your crop, we are able to support the soil building process from day 1.
Our Impact Across Industries
We work with a wide range of clients, from farmers to city planners, horticulturalists, gardeners & arborists. Our expertise helps fill crucial knowledge gaps in the realm of dynamic systems science. Our aim is to support you to integrate the vital knowledge of how to implement small changes in your management practices to leverage huge transformations in soil-plant health.
How we work with you and your land
No matter the size of your land—from large farms to small urban environments—our customised solutions promote healthier, more effective, and more productive environments. Our experienced team supports you to achieve rich, vibrant BioComplete soils with your patch of land humming with life!.