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marigold FPJ for chickens
From the KNF library The library does not say whether marigold or nasturtium FPJ raises lutein in egg yolk. It does cover the FPJ side. Drake says FPJ is plant food made from growth tips, flowers, or fruit, depending on the plant's stage (Office Hours Aug 2025, 50:58). So a…JMS bad Smell
dagoofman it can have a bit of a funky smell but its never been like OMG that stinks (now JLF smells bad like really bad dont get that stuff on your skin u will smell it for days) i would think if your JMS has gone that funky u left it to long and it has gone beyond…Growth stage sprays using the app
Drake Weinert L4 · provisional This is actually the hardest part of KNF to explain. This past year I went to 3 trainings specifically on this topic, and I finally get it. So, I have only done one lecture series explaining this in english that was recorded, but I have yet to process the…Beef blood poured on top of my soil.
Drake Weinert L4 · provisional Those are definitely Indigenous Micro Organisms becoming active from a large food source, but probably not the IMO you want to collect Seed IMO from as they are probably not that well suited for soil life.FPJ using Taro leaves
Drake Weinert L4 · provisional Yes, you will get benefit from making KNF Food from taro leaves. Taro is generally very nutritious so the leaves will contain those compounds and add benefit to the other crops when applied to them. One general rule is that the best food for a plant is the…Water use per sq ft
leo For soil applications, use 4 to 5 gallons of solution per 100 square feet and water it in with about 15 gallons. For foliar applications, it depends on your sprayer. The smaller the droplets, the less you need to use. If the droplets are 50 microns or…Inputs storage
dagoofman No ... porous vessels are not advised in storing or fermenting of KNF inputs ... when making inputs we are drawing out the liquids in the plants through osmotic pressure and fermentation then binding the liquids with sugar for preservation by using a porous…How to store knf ferments
Drake Weinert L4 · provisional After pouring them off, supersaturate them, and store them in a clean container in a cool place out of the sun.KNF for Rapid Ohia Death
Drake Weinert L4 · provisional Restoring and strengthening the indigenous soil biology around the 'ohia tree keeps the trees from being overrun by the symptoms of ROD. Other solutions made from plants from the native forest help to feed the trees as well. The key is to establish a schedule…which temperature need for using JMS, brown Sugar or maybe salt
dagoofman How to culture microorganisms in winter: If the temperature of the water drops below 18℃ (64.4℉), you need to use heating and insulation. Pick a spot less affected by wind – inside a greenhouse is excellent – and be sure to wrap the container tightly with…Mushroom rings
From the KNF library The library says nothing about mushroom rings at the drip line, so it cannot say whether they are a good sign. It also does not cover what causes them or what to do about them. It does say fungi matter. One KNF study calls the presence of fungi "of vital…Trying to make FPJ out of dried seaweed n kelp Need Ideas Please
joelorusso I remember master Cho stressing that a true FPJ is from new growth from live plants only. This insures you are getting plant growth hormones and active enzymes. If you are trying to capture the minerals from the sea, you could probably add some wild harvested…Bulb onions
leo Onion bulbs are modified leaves..... No fruit or flowerCompost toilets/KNF Raised Beds
dagoofman there is really good info in the jadam book on composting humanure iv also learned from others that time is what it take to process humanure lots of time even in the jadam method i think it says 1 yr to process if using a dry method id almost say wait 2 yrs…Various FPJ Questions
hugoflmatos Hi there, 1. Yes, so here is the deal: when adding sugar you should stir the solution, at first you'll notice how fast the sugar sinks and dissolves, when aproaching saturation the sugar will sink in "slow motion" and need more stirring to dissolve, but when…IMO 4
From the KNF library Cho's collection recipe says red and blue molds may appear in several spots on the collection box. (Cho, Recipe, p. 12) That means anaerobic microbes were collected too. (Cho, Recipe, p. 12) Anaerobic microbes are indigenous too. But if they are in the…How can I get certified?
From the KNF library Drake certifies people in person at his farm in Hawaii. Drake says you come for a week, get trained, and get certified in Korean natural farming (Office Hours Ep. 88, 9:02). You get an orange hat and a certificate (Office Hours Ep. 81, 35:04). The course has…What to use when making FFJ
Drake Weinert L4 · provisional Fermenting plant juice to make KNF Food is done with strictly one plant at a time. Other recipes for making KNF Food from fruits use 3 or more. The reason for only using one plant material at a time is in the stage of fermentation, to make it as clean and…Blue green algae
Do you have any experience using knf treatments to process a blue green algae blooms?