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Asked by mahadiyu ·May 24, 2023 ·19.2k readers

Inputs storage

In regards to the storage medium for the natural farming inputs, can ordinary baked clay pots used instead of the glazed pots of korea. Also, will making FAA in the ordinary clay pot yield positive results

clay-pots

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From the KNF library

From the KNF library Drafted by Claude from Office Hours and the books · Sep 2026 · 3 sources

Cho's recipe book names a clay jar, a cedar box, and a PE container as tools for making FAA. (Cho, Recipe, p. 48) Clay is one option among several, and plastic is on the list. (Cho, Recipe, p. 48)

Drake and Cho both care more about the setup than the vessel. Keep the batch in a cool, shaded place with no direct sunlight. (Cho, Recipe, p. 48) The best temperature range is 23~25°C. (Cho, Recipe, p. 48) Drake uses a container with a spigot on the bottom for easy pour off. (KNF Demystified, p. 39)

Plan on a long wait. Cho says at least 6 months are needed to get well-fermented FAA. (Cho, Recipe, p. 50)

The library does not say whether the clay jar must be glazed. It also does not say how FAA turns out in ordinary unglazed baked clay.

Sources

  • p. 48 Cho, Recipe · “Clay jar, cedar box, PE container”
  • p. 50 Cho, Recipe · “At least 6 months are needed to get well-fermented FAA.”
  • p. 39 KNF Demystified · “Add fish or meaty waste to a container with a spigot on the bottom for easy pour off”

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