Michelle and Frank Lachmnann produce Herbi soil which is produced in Germany under licence. Photo: supplied
A next-generation living soil developed by a husband and wife in their Taranaki backyard has been named Germany's Garden Product of the Year.
Frank and Michelle Lachmann are the owner-operators of Herbi NZ, and their Living Soil Growing mix is made up of more than 40 natural ingredients, with no manmade synthetic chemicals.
Their journey into developing this potting mix started when they tried growing hemp, under license, because family members were suffering from cancer. Unfortunately, their soil was very compact and full of clay, Frank says growing it was "a disaster".
He then became obsessed with creating good soil and that is what led him and his wife to create their Living Soil Growing mix.
Michelle Lachmann holding zucchinis that were grown with Herbi's Living Soil Growing mix. Photo: Supplied / Frank Lachmann
