Hi Growmies~!
In this post, I’ll walk you through how to cultivate live microbes at home with minimal supplies.
[PROS]
1. Can alleviate plant stress in as little as 6 to 72 hours.
2. Effective for houseplants, exotics, crops, and other plants.
3. Provides a foundation for creating liquefied nutrients.
4. Helps dissolve dry nutrients quickly.
5. No need for pH pens, bubblers, air pumps, or other complex equipment.
6. Easy to determine when microbial activity is at its peak.
[CONS]
- Short shelf life; may develop a strong farm-like odor if it goes bad.
[HOW TO CULTIVATE]
1. Fill a bucket with the desired amount of dechlorinated water.
2. Dissolve 1 pinch of sea salt per gallon of water.
3. Mash a cooked potato and mix it into the bucket.
4. Add 1 tablespoon of compost or worm castings per gallon of water.
5. Stir well, cover the bucket (if possible), and place it in a dark, room-temperature location.
6. The video included is a timelapse showing the changes inside the bucket as the preparation completes.
[HOW TO USE]
**WARNING: DILUTION IS A MUST**
- Use the solution when bubbles form a "pizza shape" on top and start to pile up.
- Dilute to 5-10 ml per liter of water for by-weekly feeding.
- Once the bubbles disappear, the microbes have died off. You can either mix the remaining solution with plain water for feeding or discard it.
This is most of the Korean Farms use, and prepare soil for season.
Hope you find this helpful!
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