How to use EM-1®
Mixing EM-1® with organic fertilizers is safe and won’t hurt the microbes. Apply to the soil not to the leaves unless the manufacturer of the fertilizer advises differently. If you are using any chemical fertilizers, wait unless 1 day before applyin
We recommend applying 25 gallons per acre per year for trees. It is best to divide this amount out as much as possible. Most farms irrigate on a 10-day cycle. Therefore, we have people spread the 25 gallons per acre out by each irrigation. We also
EM-1 can be used on all plants. Specifically, for orchids dilute a little less than 1/2 teaspoon (2 ml) EM1 Garden per quart of water. Apply wkly as a pot drench. You do need to continue to fertilize the plants with regular fertilizer as EM-1 does
EM-1 helps with blight by helping to improve the soil health. Dilute 1oz EM-1 per gallon of water when watering the plants. We also suggest 1oz per gallon 1x per week, mixed with nutrients, as a foliar spray. During high humidity and rainy times, you
Why are Jumping Worms bad? Jumping worms turn rich organic soil into small crumbles that resemble coffee grounds. This depletes nutrients, disturbs the soil fungi and decreases the water-holding ability of soils. All this impacts the health and
Blossom End Rot: Blossom end rot is a common tomato plant issue caused by a calcium deficiency. Tomatoes will begin to rot from the bottom and make the inside of the fruit mealy and inedible. Although lack of calcium in the soil may be the issue, it
Use EM-1® to treat your seeds before planting. EM-1® can be used on any seed before planting. Be sure the seeds are not already pre-treated with synthetic antimicrobials or fungicides as this can kill the microorganisms in EM-1® . High-quality
Activated products are never safe for human consumption, as the activation is likely not done in a food grade lab.
EM-1 does great in high temperatures. When applying to leaf surface as a foliar, it is best to wait until evening or early morning. The product should not be stored in direct sunlight or left to freeze. The microbes in EM-1® do not survive when froze
The white flakes are the beneficial yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae and are perfectly normal.
EM-1 Shelf Life or Expiration: EM-1 generally has a shelf life 9-10 months. If stored properly and kept airtight EM can last long after the expiration date and will still not do any harm to plants or drains if disposed of after date. Test the PH of
No mushrooms or mushroom bi-products are used in the manufacturing of our products, including EM-1®
Most synthetic weed killers will kill the microbes, but as long as you are reapplying the EM-1® weekly you will be replacing the good microorganisms and creating a great soil environment. You will notice after consistent use of EM-1®, that you will b
Yes, they work well together.
No, you do not need to make any adjustments to any water used to dilute or activate. But you will need to check pH when activating.
Activated EM-1 can be used in addition to Bokashi in composting, especially in compost tumblers or piles, however it is best to only use Bokashi when using the airtight buckets for food waste as to not add more liquids. Composting
For worms, many use EM-1 Microbial Inoculant to spray worm beds several times per week. The Bokashi food waste system can also be used once a bucket has finished fermenting. The fermented food waste can be put into worm bins. If the material is too
1. You can do soil tests and see that pH will be more regulated 2. You can carefully pull out a few and see the stronger root system 3. If this isn't your first garden you will notice less compact soil, more moisture retention and your product may
We have to recommend Pro EM-1 for human consumption as it is approved for that use. However, many customers do take EM-1 instead, but we can't endorse that use. EM-1 is not harmful to animals or humans though and would be equally effective as a
Ideally you should use both. Bokashi provides your soil with high quality rice bran to help with moisture retention, increase soil structure and provide nutrients. EM-1 can be used for a variety of uses. EM-1 adds microorganisms to your soil, is a
If simply mixing with water, use within 12-24 hours. If activating, use no later than 45 days.
EM-1 can be diluted to several different rates, generally 1:100 is the most often dilution used for odor control. Also see Apc500 for cleaning and odor control.
Yes, you can find our updated certificates on OMRI website here: OMRI Certificates