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  • Biodynamic Quick Kit with Pfeiffer Field and Garden Spray, Compost Starter, and nearly empty BD 501
  • Biodynamic Quick Kit contents arranged in a top-down flat lay
  • Biodynamic Quick Kit contents on a garden potting bench
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The Josephine Porter Institute

Biodynamic Quick Kit

Biodynamic Quick Kit

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Description

The Biodynamic Quick Kit offers a simple introduction to three JPI preparations with minimal setup. The Pfeiffer Field and Garden Spray and BD 501 units each cover up to one acre under their separate directions. The one-ounce Compost Starter unit treats 1–1.5 tons (1.5–2.25 cubic yards) of compost material.

Kit contents

  • 1 unit Pfeiffer Field & Garden Spray
  • 1 unit Pfeiffer Compost Starter
  • 1 unit BD 501 Horn Silica

A planting calendar is not included.

How to use the kit

Each preparation has a different purpose and method. Follow the current instructions for the exact water volume, stirring or activation time, timing, and application rate:

Field & Garden Spray is applied to the soil, Compost Starter is used in compost, and BD 501 is sprayed as a fine mist over plant foliage. Do not combine the products or use one product’s instructions for another.

For help choosing or applying the preparations, visit the JPI FAQ or email info@jpibiodynamics.org.

Shop components separately: Pfeiffer Field & Garden Spray · Pfeiffer Compost Starter · BD 501 Horn Silica

Suggested companions: The Celestial Planting Calendar helps with seasonal planning, while Biodynamics for Beginners adds background and practice. Neither is included in the kit.

Research behind the Pfeiffer preparations in this kit

Explore the published research and practical experience for Pfeiffer Compost Starter and Field and Garden Spray, two of the preparations included in this kit.

Pfeiffer Compost Starter

Published accounts describe its use in garden heaps and farm windrows. Read the reported results, composting conditions and source notes.

Explore Compost Starter evidence

Compost Starter application instructions →

Pfeiffer Field and Garden Spray

Published vineyard accounts describe its use alongside cover-crop management. Read the grower observations, field conditions and source notes.

Explore Field and Garden Spray evidence

Field and Garden Spray application instructions →

The research is presented for each Pfeiffer preparation. Follow the separate instructions for every preparation in your kit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the Biodynamic Quick Kit?

The kit includes Pfeiffer Field and Garden Spray, Pfeiffer Compost Starter, and BD 501 Horn Silica.
How does the Biodynamic Quick Kit benefit my yard?

It supports living soil, balanced plant growth, and resilient yard or garden ecosystems when each preparation is used according to its instructions.
How do I use the products in the Quick Kit?

Use the Field and Garden Spray on soil, Compost Starter in compost, and BD 501 Horn Silica as a fine mist over plant foliage. Prepare and apply each product separately using its own current instructions for water, stirring or activation, timing, and rate.
How much area does the Biodynamic Quick Kit cover?

The Pfeiffer Field and Garden Spray and BD 501 units each cover up to one acre under their separate instructions. The one-ounce Compost Starter unit treats 1–1.5 tons (1.5–2.25 cubic yards) of compost material.