EM-1® is the authentic and official mother solution of EM® technology. It was developed by Professor Teruo Higa in Japan. For optimum results, it needs to be activated under anaerobic conditions using molasses.
The EM-A (EM-Activated) formed can then be used in a wide range of applications.
EM-1 is a product containing effective original EM micro-organisms, made up of a wide variety of beneficial micro-organisms produced by a natural process and not chemically synthesised or genetically modified.
It promotes the germination, rooting, flowering, fruiting and ripening of plants.
EM-1® improves the physical, chemical and biological composition of soil and accelerates composting. It is used to immunise soil using naturally occurring micro-organisms and is suitable for all types of soil.
These Effective Micro-organisms promote and stimulate the development of beneficial micro-organisms present in the soil, thereby guaranteeing the biological activity and fertility of the soil.
EM-1 is certified for use in Organic Agriculture (EU) 2018/848 and 2021/1165 (certificate available on request).
EM PURE AS A REVITALISER:
It can be used directly on plants and in compost to increase substrate fertility.
- For plants: Dilute 1% of EM-1® in water and water your plants.
- For compost: Add 1L/m3 to 2 litres of water and water your compost.
If you decide to activate it beforehand, use a 5% solution. This means that out of 10 litres of water, you take half a litre of EM-1 and molasses.
PURE EM TO BE ACTIVATED WITH MOLASSES A+ FOR MULTIPLICATION (EM-A+):
In a 50cl bottle of EM-1®, there are around 50 billion micro-organisms. EM must be diluted and multiplied before it can be used. The multiplication of EM is called activation. They then become active EM.
Recipe for making EM-Active
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Mix 50% EM-1® and 50% molasses (A+) with non-chlorinated water (if tap water, leave the water to stand for 24 hours in the open air for the chlorine to evaporate) at lukewarm temperature (between 25 and 30°) in a quantity twenty times the quantity of EM-1®.
Example of dosage: 100ml EM-1® + 100ml molasses + 2 litres of non-chlorinated water.