Find answers to the most commonly asked questions about Earthfood products.

Whether you're a home grower, gardener, homesteader, or commercial farmer, we've got you covered with helpful information to make the most of our organic solutions.

Common FAQs

What ingredients are in Earthfood?


Earthfood Life is food for your soil. It is a soil-borne living microbe product designed to establish in the root zone and support plant function from the ground up.

As an all-purpose liquid organic bio-fertiliser and microbial inoculant all in one. It is derived from naturally occurring source material and a select range of microbes formulated to strengthen sustainability in soils through mineralisation and elemental conversion.

A biological environmentally sustainable natural solution.

Why does Earthfood contain microbes?

Earthfood contains living microbes because microbes are the workers that make soil function. They help draw on atmospheric nitrogen, unlock minerals, process organic matter, support earthworms, improve soil structure and make nutrients available to plants. Without microbes, soil may contain nutrients, but plants struggle to access them.


How does Earthfood compare to synthetic fertilisers with higher fertiliser numbers?

High NPK numbers do not always mean healthier plants. Synthetic fertilisers can push fast green growth, especially with high nitrogen, but fast growth without balanced minerals and soil biology can leave plants weaker and more vulnerable to pests and disease.

Earthfood Life works differently. It is not a high-nitrogen plant pusher. It is certified organic living soil biology designed to help the soil function, draw on atmospheric nitrogen, unlock minerals and trace elements, support roots and make nutrients more available to plants.

Plants need more than NPK. They need living soil.

Earthfood contains all the many nutrients and trace elements needed to build soil fertility, crumb structure, increased water holding capacity, provide food for the beneficial microbes and contribute to the many other things necessary for plants to grow healthy.

In addition, comparing chemical NKP numbers with those of organic fertilisers is very deceiving. It does not represent the slow-release nitrogen or the nitrogen potential that is locked up in the organic matter or the natural amino acids and humates.

Remember it takes more than NPK for optimum plant growth and soil health. Earthfood uses a patented process to turn selected naturally occurring materials into a 100% safe, environmentally friendly soil conditioner and plant food.

* NPK ratings refer the the nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium content in a product

Does Earthfood have a shelf life?

The microbes in our Earthfood are in a state of suspended animation, just waiting for a food source to wake up and begin working for you.

Stored in a cool, dry location and out of direct sunlight Earthfood will be ready for you when you are ready for it.

We have tested our Earthfood after 10 years of storage in a cool, dry location out of direct sunlight and the microbes were still perfectly viable.

Is it safe to use Earthfood on my lawn?

Yes. Earthfood Life is suitable for lawns and normal garden environments. It will not burn grass or roots because it is not a high-nitrogen fertiliser. It works by supporting the living biology in the soil beneath the lawn, where stronger root growth and healthier grass begin.

For best results, water the lawn first so the soil is moist, then apply Earthfood Life evenly across the lawn and water it into the root zone. Apply in the early morning, late afternoon or on a mild day, and avoid hot direct sun where possible to protect the living microbes.

If your lawn has bare patches, lightly cover the exposed soil with mulch, hay or fine organic matter after application. This helps protect the soil surface, hold moisture and give new growth a better chance to return.

Does Earthood contain any pathogens?

No. Earthfood Life is regularly tested for pathogens by independent third-party laboratories and agricultural university testing services. It contains beneficial living soil microbes, not disease-causing pathogens.

Is Earthfood fertisiler safe to use?

Yes. Earthfood Life is safe to use as directed in gardens, lawns, pots, orchards and farms. It is not a high-nitrogen fertiliser, so it does not burn roots. It works as certified organic living soil biology, supporting the soil and root zone where plant health begins.

Does Earthfood have an odour?

Yes, Earthfood Life has a mild earthy smell like a rainforest after rain. Any odour is minimal and dissipates quickly once applied to soil.

Will Earthfood natural solution burn my plants?

No. Earthfood Life will not burn plants, lawns or roots. It is not a high-nitrogen fertiliser; it is living soil biology designed to support the root zone naturally.


Is Earthfood Gratitude Living Soil available yet?

Not currently. Earthfood Gratitude Living Soil is not available in the shop at this time. For now, we recommend Earthfood Life as the main living soil microbe product for pots, gardens, lawns, orchards, farms and soil restoration.

Apply to moist soil, protect from direct sun, and cover bare soil with mulch, hay, bark, ground cover or living plants to support the biology.

Use on potting mix in twice in 2 weeks then use in the pots / gardens.

If I use another product what will happen to the microbes?

If you have used another product, organic or synthetic, wait two weeks before applying Earthfood Life. Some chemicals and high-nitrogen products can interfere with living microbes. Apply Earthfood to moist soil on its own so the biology can establish properly.

What is our Returns and Refunds Policy?

Thank you for shopping at yourearthfood.com. If you are not entirely happy with your purchase we are here to help.

  • You have 14 calendar days to return an item from the day you received it.
  • To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition you received it.
  • Your item/s must be in the original packaging.
  • Your item/s need to have a receipt or proof of purchase.
  • You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable.
  • Once we receive your item, we will carry out an inspection and notify you that we have received your returned item. We will immediately notify you of the status of your refund after inspecting the item.
  • Should you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund amount.
  • If your return is approved, we will initiate a refund to your credit card (or original method of payment).
  • You will receive the credit within a certain amount of days, depending on your card issuer’s policies. 

What is your Shipping Policy?

  • All Earthfood products shipped through Australia Post.
  • We recommend allowing 6-8 days for deliveries to be completed and up to 3 weeks for some rural areas.

How do I leave a review?

Our team would love to hear from you so tell us about your experience by leaving a review on Google or talk to us directly by emailing: enquiries@yourearthfood.com

EARTHFOOD IS LIFE, NATURALLY BETTER.