The practice of biodynamics | Hugo Erbe

Biodynamic agriculture, based on the principles of Rudolf Steiner, is growing in popularity, both among farmers and amateur gardeners. This is notably reflected in the success of the lunar calendar and books on cultivation techniques. Rudolf Steiner had many disciples, and one of the most interesting is the lesser-known Hugo Erbe. He introduced innovative principles, particularly with new preparations to energize crops. For the first time, a translation of his work has been published in French. This will highlight his importance in the biodynamic movement and the relevance of this farming method, capable of making us independent from the agro-industrial system. Hugo Erbe, a student of Rudolf Steiner, applied biodynamic principles on his own farm. Following the nuclear explosions of 1945, he noticed a major disruption in the elemental world and the loss of the beneficial influence of biodynamics on his farm. It was at this point that he directed his research towards new biodynamic cultivation principles.