Effective Microorganism Activated Solution (EMAS)

 Effective Microorganism Activated Solution (EMAS)

EMAS, also known as Activated EM-1, is the fermentation of EM-1 (Effective Microorganism) with molasses for 7 days.  EMAS is made up of lactobacillus, yeast, and photosynthetic bacteria.  It is a microbial inoculant for soil to improve the condition of the soil microbiome.  It can be use for sowing seeds to improve germination, drenching soil to improve fertility, immune booster for livestock,  foliar spraying, and sanitizing agent for livestock beddings and floorings.

Ingredients

• EM-1 Solution
• Molasses
• PET bottle - 1 liter
• Measuring cup for 50ml
• Non-chlorinated water

 

Procedure

1. Add 50 ml of EM-1 solution to the empty 1 liter PET bottle;
2. Add 50 ml of molasses to the same PET bottle;
3. Add non-chlorinated water to fill the remaining space in the PET bottle;
4. Label "EMAS and Date of Production";
5. Store in a dark, cool, and dry place;
   
6. Ferment for 7 days; During the fermentation period, the microorganism will geometrically grow and as a result will produce lots of gasses.  Slowly release the cap every day during the fermentation in order to release the pressure.
7. After 7 days, the EMAS is ready for use.  The product is best use within 3 months;

 

Usage

1. Dilute the 20 ml of EMAS solution with 1 liter of non-chlorinated water;
2. For seeds sowing, soak the seeds with diluted EMAS for at least 30 minutes before sowing to improve germination;
3. For drenching and foliar application for plants, apply once a week;
4. As immunity booster for pets and livestock, use as tonic drink at least once a week;
5. As sanitizing agent, apply twice a week the first time and once a week thereafter in the livestock beddings, floorings, feces and droppings;
6. To hasten anaerobic composting, spray on the material whenever you can smell odor;
7. Likewise, to hasten pile or pit composting, spray on the material to be composted at least once.  The composting material must be moist for EMAS to work well.