How to make EM1 Inoculant

EM1 is made up of lactobacillus, actinomycetes, yeasts and photosynthetic bacteria.

Materials

• Jars - 2 jars that can accommodate 1 gallon (3.78 liters) water
• Plastic Pail - that can hold 10 liters water 
• Plastic Container with resealable cap (can be multiple to hold around 8 liters of EM1 solution)
  
• Mollasses - 1 liter
• Yogurt (Preferabley Greek Yogurt) - 1 liter
• Eggs - 3 eggs
• Yeasts - 2 tablespoon dissolved in warm water
• Non-chlorinated Water - 4.78 liters
• Leaf Mold Soil (LMS) - 2 cups

 

Procedure

For Jar No. 1

1. Fill-up with 1 liter non-chlorinated water;
2. Add 1 liter Yogurt;
3. Add 1 liter mollasses;
4. Using the 3 eggs, separate the egg whites from the yoke.  Add the egg whites;
5. Dissolve the 2 tablespoon of yeasts in warm water (just enough water, not too much) then add the yeast solution; and
   
6. Mix the solution
   

 

For Jar No. 2

1. Fill-up with 3.78 liters (1 gallon) non-chlorinated water;
2. Add the 2 cups LMS;
3. Mix the solution; and
   
4. Let it steep for 3 days;

• After 3 days, strain the contents Jar No. 2 to the Plastic Pail.  Then, add the contents of Jar No. 1.  Mix the contents;
• Clean the jars; 
• Place the contents of the Plastic Pail back to the jars;
• Place the cover but allow air to escape;
• Place the jars in a secure, cool, dry, and dark area;
• Label Date of Production; and
• Wait for 30 days;
• After 30 days, you now have EM1 solution.  Strain and place the contents in resealable plastic containers.  Fill the container to maximum contents and avoid as much as possible air.  The EM1 solution is good for 1 year.  Label date of production and date of expiration.

 

Note:

• The Actinomytes and Photosynthetic Bacteria will come from the Leaf Mold Soil (LMS);

• The Lactobacillus will come from the Yogurt;