If you want to get started building and experimenting with electroculture devices, here are the best tools, supplies and resources we have found.
Remember that your best results will come from trying different ideas and finding out what works best in your area, and for your needs.
You might even invent something that works better than anything made before!
These devices are easy to make and don't cost a lot. But if you don't have time to make devices yourself, then consider buying one from us.
So have fun and let's grow some healthy plants!
This list will be updated whenever we find new high-quality supplies and tools.
If you're new to electroculture, be sure to read our Ultimate Guide to Electroculture first.
Supplies
Here are some basic supplies that you can use to get started.
- Copper wire: The best wire material.
- Bamboo skewers: These 6 inch skewers are perfect for small plants.
- Wooden dowels: If you want something thicker for outdoors or large plants, use a dowel. Select the thickness based on your needs.
- Basalt dust: This rock comes from volcanoes and has been shown to improve soil quality.
Tools
- Long nose pliers: Useful for shaping wires.
- Compass: Essential for figuring out magnetic North and for figuring out which side of a magnet is North or South.
- Magnets: Simple magnets for any of your experiments. The hole in the middle makes them easy to secure, so you know that the right side will always face up.
Books
French
- Lacepède et l’électricité by Bernard-Germain-Étienne de La Ville-sur-Illon: Results of experiments with treated water.
- Essai Sur L'Électricité Naturelle Et Artificielle by Bernard-Germain-Étienne de La Ville-sur-Illon: Results of studies of the effect of electricity on seed germination.
- Reissue of Justin Christofleau's book on Electroculture
English
- Electroculture: Translation of the work of Justin Christofleau.
- Electroculture for Beginners by Errol Ramos: A great book to help you get started with electroculture.
- Electricity in Agriculture and Horticulture by Selim Lemström: Results of experiments done after observing the Northern Lights.
- Paramagnetism: Rediscovering Nature's Secret Force of Growth by Phillip Callahan
- Ancient Mysteries, Modern Visions: The Magnetic Life of Agriculture by Phillip Callahan
- Nature's Silent Music: A Rucksack Naturalist's Ireland by Phillip Callahan
- Geotherapy: Innovative Methods of Soil Fertility Restoration, Carbon Sequestration, and Reversing CO2 Increase by Goreau/Larson/Campe
- Bread from Stones by Julius Hensel: How stones can help plants grow.
- The Magnetic Pulse of Life: Geomagnetic Effects on Terrestrial Life by Alan Cruice
Websites
French
- Electroculture by Yannick Van Doorne: He has a ton of great information. Even if you don't speak French, hit the translate button and you'll be able to understand most of what he's writing about.
- Justin Christofleau's Facebook fan page.
English
- IronCabin articles
- Cultivate Elevate has a ton of great content on electroculture and other health related topics.
- Electroculture Life is a documentary project that will show the benefits of electroculture.
- The Gardens Trust has great articles on electroculture, especially from a historical perspective.