Pest & Disease Control happyhydro | BuildASoil Formula EM-5 All Natural Cleaning Concentrate

Introducing Formula EM-5, the secret weapon of garden enthusiasts everywhere! This powerful blend contains the essential ingredient EM-1 (Effective Microorganisms-1), which has been proven to transform even the most lackluster soil into a thriving garden oasis.

BuildASoil's team of experts has carefully crafted Formula EM-5 using only the finest ingredients, including purified water, organic EM-1, organic apple juice concentrate, organic grape alcohol, organic yucca extract, organic apple cider vinegar, and organic peppermint essential oil.

By using Formula EM-5 in your garden, you'll be giving your plants the gift of life. The unique combination of ingredients in this formula will not only enhance soil health, but also promote plant growth, suppress diseases, and increase nutrient availability.

And the best part? Formula EM-5 is safe and easy to use. Simply dilute it with water and spray it on your plants throughout the growing season for maximum results.

How to Use: 

• Normal foliar spray use in container gardens: 1oz / Gallon
• Dunking Clones/Young Plants: 2oz / Gallon
• Problems (such as algae growth, odor-causing bacteria, and mold stains) use up to 2oz - 6oz / Gallon
• Can be used as a general household cleaner for any purpose.

What is EM-1

EM-1 (Effective Microorganisms-1) is a blend of beneficial microorganisms that are used in organic farming and gardening. It is made up of a mixture of lactic acid bacteria, yeast, and photosynthetic bacteria, which work together to improve soil health, promote plant growth, and suppress plant diseases. EM-1 is used as a soil amendment, compost accelerator, and natural pesticide. It is a popular product in the field of organic agriculture and is known for its ability to improve soil structure, increase nutrient availability, and promote the overall health of plants.

Can I make this natural cleaner at home? 

If you're like me, you are here because don't have time to brew it and ferment it, or want something shelf stable, premade, and available now, BUUUT, if you're a planner, BuildASoil is bringing you the recipe to make your own spectacular homemade plant wash. The fermentation extracts properties out of plant materials and the alcohol and retains them in the liquid.

This all-natural formula harnesses the power of fermentation to extract the properties of plant materials, preserving them in a potent liquid solution.

At the heart of the recipe lies EM1, the fermentation catalyst that makes it all possible. With a simple combination of water, EM1, distilled spirit, molasses, and vinegar, anyone can create this effective plant wash in the comfort of their own home.

The essential oils that are the active ingredient in the BAS Plant Wash are exempt from EPA registration as a minimum-risk pesticide.

The formula for one gallon of EM5 is as follows (1:1:1:1:20): 

1. 3/4 C EM1
2. 3/4 C Molasses
3. 3/4 C Vinegar (white or apple cider)
4. 3/4 C distilled alcohol (vodka, whiskey, tequila)
5. Add some other plant material (fresh hot peppers or garlic...or fresh herbs that have known pesticide properties like mint leaves, lavender, eucalyptus, mella luca, neem, etc.)
   
6. Fill the gallon container with warm water (110-120ºF)
7. Seal and ferment until pH goes below 4.0

Spray EM5 alternately with EM1 or Fermented Plant Extract through a hose-end sprayer.

Often people will set up an informal program as follows (Diluting the AEM1, EM5, or EM FPE with 500 parts water):

Week One: Apply AEM1, 1 gallon for 1/2 acre property
Week Two: Apply EM5, 1 gallon for 1/2 acre property
Week Three: Apply EM FPE, 1 gallon for 1/2 acre property
Week Four: Apply AEM1, 1 gallon for 1/2 acre property

This pattern is repeated throughout the growing season.