biodynamic
adjective
bio·dy·nam·ic
ˌbī-(ˌ)ō-di-ˈna-mik 
-dī-
1
: of or relating to a system of farming that follows a sustainable, holistic approach which uses only organic, usually locally-sourced materials for fertilizing and soil conditioning, views the farm as a closed, diversified ecosystem, and often bases farming activities on lunar cycles
biodynamic practices
… these wines are distinctive and delicious. And … an increasing number of them are made from organic grapes or according to biodynamic principals, only deepening their purity and unique sense of place.—
Wine Spectator
Wine SpectatorThe shop features plants, herb seasonings, and herb teas all grown on the property by means of biodynamic methods.—Anthony Hitchcock and Jean Lindgren
Anthony Hitchcock and Jean Lindgren2
: grown by or utilizing biodynamic farming
biodynamic vegetables
a biodynamic vineyard
biodynamics
noun, plural in form but singular in construction
To proponents of biodynamics, the soil is not just a medium in which living things grow; the soil is itself a living organism.
—Bill St. John
Bill St. John
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But the real joy here is the wine list, which is stocked with everything from hard-to-find and private-order bottles to biodynamic selections, organic Burgundies, and orange wines.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
The five-hectare property has been certified organic and biodynamic since 1998.
—Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Guests are encouraged to roam the land by golf cart or on foot, visit the biodynamic vegetable garden, fish the Flint River, and connect with the ranch’s horses.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
Large says it was well farmed from day one, including being planted with massal selection vines and using biodynamic and organic practices.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 17 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
The five-hectare property has been certified organic and biodynamic since 1998.
—Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Guests are encouraged to roam the land by golf cart or on foot, visit the biodynamic vegetable garden, fish the Flint River, and connect with the ranch’s horses.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
Large says it was well farmed from day one, including being planted with massal selection vines and using biodynamic and organic practices.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 17 May 2026
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“Biodynamic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biodynamic. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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