Does EM-1 go bad?
Does EM-1 go bad?
Air causes the Activated EM-1 ® to spoil. If Activated EM-1® has a foul smell or the pH rises above 4.0, the solution is likely contaminated with something and should be discarded. This material is fine to pour into a long-term compost pile or down a household drain.
How do you use EM fertilizer?
As a soil application Give a good watering ensuring the solution fully drenches / wets the soil. Apply as required around mature plants or on open ground. When incorporating organic matter/compost into the soil, apply EM dilution to the organic matter before digging in.
What is em1 fertilizer?
EM is a certified organic, microbial inoculant that provides a broad spectrum of microorganisms, enzymes, vitamins, and various organic acids which are all essential components for healthy soils and plants.
How can you make microbes effective?
The Steps For Making Effective Microorganisms
- Mother culture. First, you need a mother culture.
- Molasses. Get some unsulfured blackstrap molasses, from me or from the grocery store.
- Container.
- Water.
- Mix in the molasses.
- Nutrition.
- Mix in the mother culture.
- More water.
Can I drink EM1?
We don’t recommend consuming our EM1 products orally. While some of the probiotics in it could certainly be considered beneficial, there are other probiotics there that are not suitable for consumption.
How do I activate EM-1?
To “activate” EM-1 Mix one part EM-1 and one part molasses with 20 parts warm water, 110°. Put into an airtight bottle or brewing container with an airlock. Ferment at room temperature for 3–5 days. (If you use an airtight bottle, unscrew the lid daily to release pressure buildup.)
What microbes are in em1?
EM-1 contains these three types of microorganisms:
- Lactic Acid Bacteria – This family of bacteria makes yogurt and cheese.
- Yeasts – Yeasts are single celled fungi such as those used in making bread and alcohol.
- Photosynthetic Bacteria – These bacteria are the ones that allow the other microbes in the mix to coexist.
Can you drink EM1?
What is the difference between EM and EM1?
What is the difference between EM1 and EMAS? EM1 is the solution required for the production of EMAS (EM Activated Solution). EM1 is activated so that you can make approximately 20 times the original amount and is often done purely for economical reasons. EMAS should be used within 30 to 60 days after it is made.
Can you drink em?
There is nothing harmful within our EM (and as you say, many people choose to drink diluted EM and many growers use it as a foliar spray). However, our EM is cultured for use on plants and soils. It has not been tested for human consumption.
Is EM-1® a fertilizer?
EM-1® is not a fertilizer. It does not contain a significant amount of any plant nutrients. EM-1® does help increase the efficiency of plant nutrient absorption and fertilizer availability to plants. Combined with applications of organic matter, a reduction in fertilizer/nutrient requirements is often a result of using EM-1®.
What is EM-1® and how does it work?
EM-1® does help increase the efficiency of plant nutrient absorption and fertilizer availability to plants. Combined with applications of organic matter, a reduction in fertilizer/nutrient requirements is often a result of using EM-1®. Is EM-1® safe to use on organic farms?
What is EM-1 – effective microorganisms?
EM-1 – Effective Microorganisms Evil Anaerobic Microbes or Ultimate Good Guys EM-1, aka effective microorganisms, is a combination of anaerobic microbes that work to ferment or pickle rather than immediately decompose waste. But wait a minute – aren’t anaerobic microbes the bad guys when it comes to the garden.
How do you use EM-1 insecticide?
You can also add EM-1 concentrate to a suitable hose-end sprayer and spray directly onto plants, lawn or soil surfaces. One 32 oz. hose end sprayer (set to 1 oz./gal.) should cover about 1/8 acre. Apply once per week throughout the growing season.
