Homa, Farming, Agnihotra >> Homa-Hof Heiligenberg

Our experiences

When the present “Homa Farm” was obtained in 1988 by the newly-founded “Community for Homa Farming”, the soil had not previously been treated intensely with artificial fertilizers and pesticides. This tempted some observers to say: ”Nothing can grow here...” Since taking over the farm, we have been running it according to the regulations and specifications of certified organic farming, without the use of artificial fertilizers and pesticides. By practicing a special fire technique, we produce a highly energetic ash. As an organic fertilizer, it exceeds all those used up to now in agriculture.

In the past years, the soil quality has improved successively from year to year. The soil structure is very friable (crumbly), has good water retention, and contains ample essential nutrients. In years of continuing drought we were surprised to notice that even after several weeks without rain the topsoil was still humid several centimeters below the surface. This caused crops and meadows to appear noticeably fresher and greener – compared to surrounding areas of cultivation - as some astonished visitors to the Homa-Hof reported.Soil depletion, a condition often occuring in organic farming, is not present. Instead, there has been improvement in the soil’s condition. Only the ash from the Homa fires, occasionally stone meal (powder made from particular stones conducive to soil fertility), and natural preparations (such as a stinging nettle solution) are applied to the soil. When possible, organic waste that accumulates is composted. Otherwise, it is brought out onto the fields to decompose. About every three years, a green manuring procedure is carried out.

Homa Landwirtschaft Homa-Hof Heiligenberg

The vegetables we produce are firm in structure, highly energetic, very tasty, and (as many of our custumers claim) very digestible. At the Homa Farm near Heiligenberg you may tour the fields and purchase our produce. In addition, we offer you the opportunity, Saturdays at the farmer’s market in Uberlingen, to convince yourselves of the quality of our produce. And to ask for further information and make contact with us.

Homa farming is a holistic farming practice that can be combined with any organic, sustainable farming method.

Additional Information

Homa farming methods are used to treat the atmosphere, soil and plants; to control and, if need be, treat pests and diseases. Maximum yields from relatively small cultivated areas can be obtained through the Homa methods; the fertility of the soil is also increased, waters purified, and even atmospheric conditions become favorable for growing. Some scientists discovered that Agnihotra (Homa) ash contains 94 elements.

According to the special vedic fire technologies, by burning dried cow dung and ghee (Sanskrit for clarified butter) in a special copper pyramid vessel, negatively-charged ions are released. These act like catalysts on plant growth. In the Homa atmosphere plants develop leaf veins that are cylindrical and larger than normal. Water and nutrients can, thereby, be more easily assimilated by the plants.

In addition, Agnihotra ash increases the amount of water-soluble phosphorus available to plants in the soil. This has a great effect on their growth and reproductive cycles. Consideration of the moon’s phases and rhythms, with which seeds are sown and plantings done, also support the success of Homa farming.

The Homa atmosphere is also conducive to the production of chlorophyll, thereby supporting photosynthesis and respiration. This, in turn, promotes proper systems of oxygen cycles in nature.

Plants that grow in a Homa atmosphere display a greater array of cell structures. Vegetable and fruit varieties have excellent substance, taste, and color; along with good seed size and seed quality. An important part of the work on the fields is applying the Agnihotra ash into the soil and increasing the availability of soluble nitrogen by cultivating the soil. This not only increases the life-promoting (vital) forces in the soils, but helps stabilize the amounts of potash, nitrogen, and trace elements in it. Earthworms proliferate in this environment, due to increases in their hormonal production; they distribute moisture in the soil and provide it with humus.

Bees are also attracted to the Homa energies; they enable them to fulfill their task of pollinating plants more efficiently. In addition, bees produce a special hormone in the Homa atmosphere which, consumed through the honey, strengthens the immune system in people.

All in all, the Homa applications are a practical contribution to environmental protection because they purify the atmosphere and improve the quality of air, water, and soil. The effects of so-called subtle (vital) forces and energies on plants, as well as on humans and animals, could easily be proven if scientists paid attention to them.

Scientific research in, and documentation of, Homa farming has been carried out successfully on more than 1000 hectares of testing areas in countries such as Peru, Chile, and Venezuela. Because of the successes of Homa methods, the Peruvian government encouraged farmers in the Alto Huallaga region of the Amazon to begin with Homa farming. Over 200,000 farmers practiced Homa farming with great success in 2003. The produce resulting from Homa farming conforms perfectly to the latest certification standards of the European Union for organic farming i.e. sustainable agriculture, which are the highest in the world.

Impregnations of Seeds and Bulbs

Before planting/sowing, seeds and bulbs are treated i.e., impregnated with a mixture of Agnihotra ash and cow urine. It is recommended to prepare a mixture of cow urine and water in a ratio of 50:50, to which up to 4 tablespoons of Agnihotra ash per 5 liters of solution are added and stirred. Seeds and bulbs should soak in this solution for 30-40 minutes. This strengthens the germinating plant and makes it more resistant to pests.
Like cow dung, cow urine has antibacterial effects and provides a protective coating around the seeds and bulbs. After this time of treatment, seeds are spread on filter paper, or other absorbent paper, to dry. They should be dry enough to spread, but moist enough so that the core of the seed doesn’t dry out. Through the impregnation, germination is started-which would be ended if the seeds completely dried out. Bulbs may be planted immediately after being treated with the solution.

Fertilizers

In addition, plants can be fertilized with a mixture of Agnihotra ash, stinging nettles, and water. This special liquid fertilizer strengthens plants. The stinging nettles are fermented i.e. decomposed in the water for 7-14 days, depending on weather conditions and the amount of nettles needed. This mixture should then be diluted to a solution with a ratio of 1:9. In other words, 1 part stinging nettle solution is mixed with 9 parts water and filtered with a fine screen (sieve) into a spraying container or watering can.

Plant Nutrient Solution

To make an Agnihotra plant nutrient solution, up to 4 tablespoons of Agnihotra ash and up to 4 tablespoons of pulverized, dried cow dung are stirred in approximately 5 liters of water and then applied to plants. This may be repeated every 14 days, depending on how much it is needed.

Spray Solution

A nutrient solution to be sprayed can be made by mixing up to 4 tablespoons of Agnihotra ash with 5 liters of water. This spray solution is left standing for 3 days and then filtered through a fine screen before it is used to protect plants against pests and diseases. A spray solution can also be made from certain fern blossoms, in which approximately 150 grams of the blossoms, mixed with 2 liters of water and 2 tablespoons of Agnihotra ash, are left standing to ferment for 7-10 days. Filtered through a narrow-meshed screen and then finally distributed on the plants with a sprayer, this helps keep away pests such as snails.

Pratical applications

Besides the practice of Agnihotra and the frugal distribution of Homa ash on beds and fields, a variety of further applications are recommended. Here are some examples: