Rebuilding Human Health With Nutrient-Rich, Microbe-Alive Food

Gbiota exists to restore the natural nutrition that modern food systems have lost. Colin Austin—one of Australia’s leading innovators and the original inventor of wicking beds—has spent decades studying alternative growing systems, soil biology, water management, and plant nutrition. His vision for wicking beds was never just about saving water; it was about creating the optimal soil ecosystem to grow nutrient-dense food that genuinely supports human health. Modern supermarket vegetables often look fresh but lack the beneficial microbes and essential trace minerals our bodies rely on for satiety, gut balance, and long-term wellness. Gbiota continues Colin’s mission by developing growing methods that naturally supply all the nutrients and microbes the human body needs, helping people eat better and avoid the chronic diseases driven by nutrient-poor diets.

Adding minerals to soil is easy, but most remain insoluble and unusable by plants unless beneficial microbes are present to convert them into bio-available forms. This is the foundation of Gbiota technology. We create biologically active soil where beneficial microbes out-compete harmful microbes, enriching plants, improving nutrient density, and supporting human gut health. Our approach is based on decades of studying natural ecosystems—not to imitate them, but to understand their principles so we can design regenerative systems that work in harmony with nature.

Nourish Yourself, Your Family, And Future Generations

Gbiota is not just a growing method; it is a social movement and a social-benefit company. We aim to cover costs and reinvest into regenerative research, but we reject the profit-at-all-costs mindset that destabilises communities and undermines health. Our mission is to help people grow food that nourishes themselves, their families, and future generations. If you believe in the future of our species and the power of nutrient-rich food, we invite you to join the movement.