Cultivationsuch

Cultivationsuch is a term used in some sustainability and design discourses to denote a deliberate practice of nurturing the inherent potential or suchness of a system—its qualities that are not immediately visible or measurable yet essential to its resilience. The term is not widely standardized and its meaning varies by context.

Originating in online communities and academic discussions around regenerative design, permaculture, and mindfulness, cultivationsuch emphasizes non-coercive cultivation, observation before intervention, and attention to emergent properties.

Practitioners describe a workflow: careful observation of ecological and social dynamics; minimal, reversible interventions aimed at supporting natural processes; and ongoing reflection to align actions with the perceived suchness of the system. Metrics are often qualitative, including vitality, balance, and coherence, supplemented by conventional indicators.

It is used in urban farming, landscape design, education, and organizational development to foster adaptive capacity and ethical stewardship. The approach aims to integrate practical outcomes with an awareness of the broader context and interdependencies within a given setting.

Critics note vagueness and potential for hypothesis drift; some worry it can obscure measurable goals. Proponents argue it can complement quantitative methods by centering experience and humility.

Overall cultivationsuch is a contested, evolving concept with no single standard definition. It presents a framework rather than a fixed methodology, inviting practitioners to reflect on what a system’s deeper potential or nature might require in practice.