Dr. Teruo Higa pioneered the methodology of repeated applications of a microbial inoculant in farming systems. The USDA learned of EM•1® in the early 1990's and experimented with it finding many beneficial effects for cropping systems.
EM•1® Microbial Inoculant is most effective when applied either early mornings or late evening. The key to success with Effective Microorganisms® is to apply lots of organic matter (available carbon) with it to provide a home and food for the microorganisms. Humates are a great source of available carbon. Conventional farmers can use EM•1® Microbial Inoculant as well as long as they do not mix synthetic chemicals with EM•1® Microbial Inoculant. If pesticides are to be used, please wait at least one week between applications of pesticide and EM•1®.
Benefits of EM•1® Microbial Inoculant :
- Promotes soil aggregate formation and soil compaction resistance.
- Improves seed germination and root development.
- Increases nutrient availability.
- Improves crop quality: size, color, and shelf life.
- Helps improve soil structure and porosity.
- Maximizes conversion of organic matter into soil humus.
- Increases beneficial native microbial populations.
Uses: For all horticultural applications.
Directions: Apply EM•1® Microbial Inoculant through an irrigation system, boom sprayer, backpack sprayer, fan sprayer, hand pump sprayer, or an electrostatic sprayer. EM•1® Microbial Inoculant can be applied once a week during periods of extreme drought or rain and once a month for maintenance.
The general goal of first-year applications is to apply 40 gallons of Activated EM•1® per acre of property. A typical program of 5 gallons per acre, applied 8 times per year will achieve this. Dilution rates vary according to plant time, timing, plant age, and method of application.
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| AEM•1® Application Chart
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TYPE
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| Frequency
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Dilution w/Water
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Soil w/o Irrigation
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5 gallons per acre or
15 oz / 1,000 square feet
| 4- 8 applications annually |
enough for coverage
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Soil: w/Irrigation
| 1-3 gallons per acre
| Weekly (or divided by number of irrigations per week)
| enough for coverage |
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Foliar Spray Treatment of
Annual Crops
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1-5 gallons per acre
| At least once per week. 2-3 times per week during times of high disease pressure (rains and humidity)
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3%-5% solution
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| Transplants | Dip or drench
| At time of transplant
| 5% solution
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Cover Crop or
Residue Incorporation
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5 gallons per acre
| During or Before Incorporation
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enough for coverage |
Greenhouse / Potting Soil
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| Each Preparation
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Hydrate 40 lbs Potting Soil With 2 oz EM•1® |
Compost
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| During Preparation
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1.5 Gallons Per Cubic Yard Of Materials
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Evaporative Coolers for
Greenhouses & Hydroponic systems
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| As Needed To Maintain Dilution Ratio
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1 Part EM•1® per 1,000 Parts Cooling Water |
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