// Definition
Growing complementary herb species alongside cannabis to stimulate secondary metabolite production. Plants like yarrow and chamomile release phenolic compounds into the soil that interact with cannabis root exudates, potentially boosting trichome and terpene production.
// From the Episode
Russell Pace (CHA) cited emerging research on interplant chemical signaling through phenolic compounds. Dragonfly Earth Medicine incorporates ground herbs like lavender into their soil blends. The biodynamic approach views plant-soil-microbe interactions as a circular loop rather than a linear process. Very little scientific study exists on this topic for cannabis specifically.