The book “Bread from Stones: A New Rational System of Land Fertilization and Physical Regeneration” explores the ancient idea of nourishing plants with stone dust so they can flourish. Originally written in German by Julius Hensel, this book was translated into English so that people of the U.S. can understand that plants, just like people, need proper nutrition to grow and thrive. Criticizing the older salt fertilization hypothesis, Hensel discovered that plants fertilized with stone dust are healthier and free of disease.
- “Bread From Stone: A New And Rational System Of Land Fertilization And Physical Regeneration” is a free ebook offered by Farming Secrets.
- Written a century ago, Hensel’s book was a groundbreaking attack on the salt fertilizer theory.
- Hensel discusses how using stone dust to fertilize plants can make them healthier, safe, and more nutritious.
“Translated from the German writings of Julius Hensel, the book was designed to introduce the people of the U.S. to the idea that plants require healthy food in order to flourish, just as a human being does.”