A new concoction is becoming increasingly popular among farmers. Usually
called indigenous microorganisms (IMO), this concoction has been
successfully tried by government agriculturists, academic researchers and
non-profit foundations alike. They have found it useful in removing bad
odors from animal wastes, hastening composting, and contributing to crops’
general health. To make your own IMO, follow [...]
Book Description
Publication Date: March 17, 2011
Gil Carandang, Fulbright Scholar and organic farmer, is also considered to
be the father of Modern Philippine Organic Farming. This manual provides a
comprehensive breakdown of his macro and microbiotic farming techniques
developed over years of study in Japan, Korea and the United States and
gives an insight into farming methods that involve harnessing the power of
beneficial microorganisms to boost soil health and produce yield without
the need for harsh chemical fertilizers or processes that unnecessarily
deplete the ecosystem of essential nutrients.
Five out of five stars rated.
More on using EM and IMO in compost tea:
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Fwd: [compost_tea] Re: The use of EM in brewer / BIM ... Gil A. Carandang
Lactic acid bacteria can be collected from the air.
Pour rice wash (solution generated when you wash the rice with water) on
a container like plastic pot with lid.
Allow air gap at least 50-75% of the container.
That reminds me of various air sample studies done by the
US Government measuring hundreds and hundreds of various bacteria
floating around in da thin air at various locations.
The possibilities make you wonder.