Activated EM-1® (EMAS)

Activated EM-1® (EMAS)

Harga: RM 10.00 / Liter
pH: 3.4 – 3.6 
S.G: 1.2

EM-1® Microbial Inoculant products can be used directly from the bottle or they are grown one time for economical purposes. This “growing” process is called Activation Solution (EMAS). The normal activation process is to take one part EM-1® and make 22 times the amount through a simple fermentation process. Below are instructions on how to do this simple process that normally takes anywhere from 5-10 days to complete when done properly.

The cooler temperature, the longer fermentation takes to complete. And, the process is done without air. Any local home brewing supplier will have the materials you will need to have a successful Activation. These items include airlocks, carboys, tubing, etc. If you want to keep it really simple, you may use a clean soda bottle with a screw on top. These bottles are very good because they can take a tremendous amount of pressure and can be found virtually anywhere.

To prepare 22 parts of Activated EM-1® (EMAS) from 1 part of EM-1®.

• A clean airtight plastic bottle or container or large tank with lid.
• 1 part EM-1®. (5% of the total volume)
• 1 part Sugar Cane Molasses. (5% of the total volume)
• 20 parts warm water 38°C

Tools to help the preparation process

• A funnel
• A measuring cup and spoon
• pH paper / pH meter to check pH

To Make 1 liter or quart

1. Add water to fill 80% of the plastic bottle
2. Then add 50ml (1.7oz) of molasses and 50ml (1.7oz) of EM-1® in the bottle
3. Shake the bottle to dissolve the molasses. Top off with water.
4. Cap the bottle tightly and keep in a warm place.

Making 5 gallons of Activated EM-1®

1. Add water to fill 50% of the plastic container
2. Then add 28 oz. of molasses and 28 oz of EM-1® in the bottle*
3. Shake the container to dissolve the molasses and top off the container with warm water.
4. Cap the container tightly and keep in a warm place

*Dissolve the molasses with warm or hot water before adding it to the container. This makes the preparation easier.

Making 55 gallons (208 liters) Activated EM-1®

1. Add 30 gallons 38°C Water
2. Add 2.5 gallons molasses
3. Add EM-1® Microbial Inoculant
4. Fill drum with 38°C Water
5. Seal drum and keep in warm place

Making a tote of (275 gallons) or 1,000 liters of Activated EM-1®

1. Add water to fill half of the tank
2. Then add 12 gallons of molasses and 12 gallons of EM-1® to the tank*
3. Top off the tank with more warm water to prevent excess airspace.
4. Cap the tank tightly and keep in a warm place

When is it ready?

When the pH of the solution drops to 3.7 or below and has rested at this pH for 5-7 days, the Activated EM-1® is ready to use. You will have about 30-45 days to use it at this point.

* Dissolve the molasses with warm or hot water before adding it to the tank.
This makes the preparation easier.

**During the fermentation process pressure builds up in the containers as the microbes digest the sugars. To avoid rupturing the container, “burp” it and reseal. Burping may have to be done one or more times per day. You may also use airlocks or blow off tubes.

NOTE

EM-1® likes warm conditions. A suitable temperature for fermentation (propagation) of EM-1® is from 86°F to 104°F (30°C to 40°C). After making the Activated EM-1® (EMAS), place the Activated EM-1® (EMAS) next to a radiator, space heater, or other warm device, or even wrap it in a blanket or an insulator, in order to promote EM-1® fermentation for 4-5 days.

STORAGE

Activated EM-1® (EMAS) should be kept in an expandable (plastic) air-tight container to keep it anaerobic (oxygenless).

Store Activated Activated EM-1® (EMAS) at room temperature, 68°F to 86°F (20°C-30°C). Refrigeration is not necessary.

In containers that are not completely airtight, a white layer of yeast will form on the surface. Since this may lead to putrefaction, remove the layer as needed and transfer to a container that can be closed tightly. Be sure to leave as little airspace in the bottle as possible.

If Activated EM-1® (EMAS) has a foul smell or the pH rises above 4.0, the solution could be contaminated with undesirable microbes and should be discarded. This material is fine to pour into a long-term compost pile.

original article: www.emamerica.com and Edited by Bumi Segar Fish & Farm

Title: How-To Hydroponics 4th Edition
Author: Keith Roberto
Subject: How to build and operate your own hydroponic and aeroponic systems indoors and out.

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Our hydroponic full set equipment is simple, easy and cheap that can be used by everyone. It can produce fresh, clean and poison-free vegetables by just leave it in verandah, balcony, corridor and porch. This set is suitable for those that do not have land or space to do cultivation for example terrace house, apartments, kondominium and flat.

International Consultants to Practical Hydroponics and Greenhousesclaims that Hydroponics are, “a good alternative for producing safer urban crops.” There are many cases available through the International Consultants to Practical Hydroponics and Greenhouses website that offer evidence to support the claim that hydroponic farming in an urban setting is both environmentally beneficial and a viable source of food.

The following are the benefits as outlined by International Consultants to Practical Hydroponics and Greenhouses.

* Isolation from soil. Planting takes place at a convenient height, where soil pollution has no impact. Plants are grown in water containers or in low–cost natural substrates (sand, rice husk, pumice, etc.). With this system, it is possible to grow a vast range of vegetables, for example, lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, celery, watercress eggplants, beans, parsley, wild radish, leeks, strawberries, melons, aromatic and medicinal plants, etc.

* Use of limited space. One of its main advantages of hydroponics is the possibility of using urban spaces which until now had not been considered adequate for growing food

* High efficiency in the use of irrigation water. Water is recycled and does not pollute the environment.

* Pest, disease and weed control. Hydroponic systems facilitate the adoption of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs. There is also a significant reduction in the use of chemicals once used to control pests and weeds. Moreover, neither the produce nor the environment is contaminated by chemicals.

* Higher yields and shorter times between harvests. Hence, total output is greater than the case of conventional soil systems.

* Easy to learn. The technique is easy to understand, it does not require prior knowledge and concrete results are achieved quickly.

* Potential use of recycled materials. It is possible to use recycled materials to build growing systems. Subsequently, growers can use materials they already have on hand, e.g. wood, disposable packaging materials.

* Source of income from direct sales. It promotes family or community owned micro-enterprises.

* Food is of a high quality. Fruit and vegetables have a high biological and dietary value. Crops for household consumption are harvested when they are ready to be used. Hence, produce is fresh and has its nutritional and medicinal properties intact (vitamins, minerals, phyto-nutrients, etc).

Although hydroponics seems like a modern and high-tech form of farming , it has deep roots. The first hydroponic experiments, in fact, were done in the early 1600s by Sir Francis Bacon, who was the father of hydroponic growing, although he called it “water culture” – but Bacon’s plants did poorly in the distilled water that he thought would be the ideal medium. It took another century or so before early agronomists realized that the micronutrients present in ordinary water were necessary for plant vitality.

The word hydroponics was coined in 1937, and it was about that time that the agricultural world started to get seriously interested. In Latin, it means “water working.” Early hydroponics proponents made some exaggerated claims for the method’s potential – but even after discounting some of the hyperbole, hydroponics remains an extremely viable method of growing crops. Some of the key advantages of hydroponics:

* Hydroponically grown plants can be provided with the exact amount of water needed – not a drop more, not a drop less. In fact, the water use efficiency of hydroponics is astoundingly high – a properly-designed hydroponic setup will use 10% of the water it would take to grow in soil outdoors.

* Hydroponically grown plants require much less land surface. Plants can be stacked (or even placed on multiple-story buildings, for high-density areas) with extreme efficiency – a hydroponic greenhouse can produce as much plant matter as a conventional field ten times the size.

* Hydroponics requires no soil whatsoever, meaning that farming can be done in areas with poor or even no soil – famously, Wake Island was hydroponically supplied with vegetables during WWII.

* Hydroponic farms can be located wherever power and water are cheap, and can be placed in close proximity to the demand for the crop, reducing or even eliminating shipping costs.

Because hydroponic greenhouses are environmentally-controlled, the need for herbicide and pesticide are greatly reduced or even eliminated – which also puts hydroponic farming 90% of the way towards organic certification without any extra effort on the part of the farmer. (note: it is fairly easy to get organic certification in a hydroponic operation, yes, organic is possible)

HYDROPONIC EQUIPMENTS

1. Hydroponic tray

Dimension :22’(length)  X 18’(wide) X 4’ (height)

Maximum volume = 20 litres

Made from polypropylene copolymer and non recyclable material

2. Polystrene cover

Support the medium basket

Avoid ray and support athmosphere

The best material use help to avoid heat absorbent

Make the air smoothly

Density = 3 kg

White colour rebound lights to help photosynthesis process

3. Hydroponic fertilizer

Fertilizer should have chelating agent especially humates because these humates makes Fe to be taken by roots. Chelating agent can reduce the increasing of Ph by bicarbonate that include in fertilizer. If fertilizer doesn’t have chelating agent, Fe will become prepicitate in the bottom of the tray.  Chelating agent(humates) helps gaining nutrient from the roots. Humates also act as to prevent poison Cu and Fe to the crops.

4. Media basket

Best combination (as a coolant)

Small rectangular hole = for plant strength

Round hole for root and nutrient

Ergonomics structure = easy harvesting

5. Measuring cup

Volume 250 ml (lab standard beaker measurement

To measure the fertilizer which used in the dilution

Good measuring is important to produce high quality yield

Need to be clean before & after use it to avoid algae

6. Medium strings

Growth Medium is an alternative that used in hydroponics planting technique. It is used to absorb the fertilizer’s dilution.

Note: Do not put the Growth medium into the water because it will attract algae

7. Seeds

We are providing 2 types of seeds in our hydroponic set

ADVANTAGES OF OUR HYDROPONIC EQUIPMENT (without pump)

☺     Clean, high quality and poison-free vegetables

☺     No high skills and knowledge on agriculture required

☺     No wide areas required

☺     No electric pump required

☺     No weeding and watering required

☺     No organic fertilizers required

☺     Can be planting anywhere, anytime and by anyone

☺     Easy for insect protection

☺     Easy and save

☺     Mininum manpower

☺     High break even

Using hydroponic technique, crops would be fresh and clean

3T CONCEPT

Basic concept to hydroponics cultivation method that we introduce was 3T or TANAM(PLANTING)–TINGGAL(LEAVE)-TUAI(HARVEST). This concept is very easy to understand and practiced by everyone.

PLANTING

Planting starts from mixing the hydroponic fertilizer until the planting process.

A. HOW TO MIX HYDROPONIC FERTILIZER:

Step1: pour 20 liter water into the hydroponic tray (water should be 1 inch from above)

Step 2: Pour in 20 cups (250ml) of pipe water  into a pail ready with cover. Pour in fertilizer, stir for dilution process.

Step 3: Stir fertilizer and put only 2 cups into the tray.

Step 4: Stir the mixture in the tray. Cover the tray with the polystrene cover and prepare for planting process.

Step 5: Cover the pail with fertilizer and keep for the next use. Do not expose to sunlight.

B. PLANTING PROCESS:

Step 1: Insert the strings into the media basket. Pull the strings to make a wick.

Note: Ensure all holes around media basket are closed to avoid mosquitos

Step 2: Sow three seeds into each basket

Note: Due to different maturity period, apply only one type of plant per tray.

LEAVE

When nursery process was done, new crop just now left behind exposed place to sunshine. This is to ensure crop get enough nutrition beside guard against plant growth of hindered.

Quickest seed germination time using this method is about 2-3 days (depends on type of crop that is planted). On the 7th day, leave only 2 in media basket

Germination period is 2 to 3 days. On the 7th day, remove one and allow 2 plants in each basket.

HARVEST

Harvest time is approximately 4-6 weeks (depends on type of crop that is planted).

SET KAZZPONIC

HARGA:RM45.00

TERDIRI DARIPADA:

1 Takung Hidroponik

1 Penutup Polystreen

1 Baja Hidroponik

1 Cawan Penyukat(250ml)

2 Jenis Biji Benih(Pilih sama ada: Kailan, Kangkung, Sawi, Bayam, Salad)

2 Bungkus Benang Media

8 Bakul media

HARGA PEMBELIAN UNTUK SETIAP UNIT

1. TAKUNG HIDROPONIK

HARGA:RM15.00

2. PENUTUP POLYSTREEN

HARGA: RM10.00

3. BAJA HIDROPONIK

HARGA: RM20.00(Untuk 10 kali tanaman)

4. CAWAN PENYUKAT(250ML)

HARGA: 0.60 Sen

5. BIJI BENIH (Setiap satu plastik)

HARGA: RM1.00

6. BENANG MEDIA

HARGA: RM1.00(Setiap satu bungkus)

7. BAKUL MEDIA

HARGA: 0.30 Sen(Setiap 1 bakul media)

APAKAH HIDROPONIK?

Hidroponik ialah satu kaedah penanaman sayur-sayuran yang tidak menggunakan tanah.

KELEBIHAN HIDROPONIK

Hidroponik ini mempunyai beberapa kelebihan berbanding dengan sistem penanaman biasa yang menggunakan tanah seperti berikut:

• Sistem ini boleh dipraktikkan pada kawasan yang tidak sesuai untuk penanaman secara biasa seperti tanah bertoksik, padang pasir dan lain-lain;
• Sayur-sayuran akan cepat tumbuh dan mengeluarkan hasil yang berkualiti tinggi;
• Bersih dan bebas daripada sebarang racun makhluk perosak;
• Tidak perlu merumpai, menyiram dan mencangkul;
• Penggunaan air dan baja yang terkawal dan efisien;
• Pulangan hasil seunit kawasan bagi seunit masa adalah tinggi.

APAKAH SET KAZZPONIC HIDROPONIK DOMESTIK (TANPA PAM)

Set KAZZPONIC Hidroponik Domestik merupakan peralatan yang ringkas dan mudah serta murah yang boleh digunakan oleh semua golongan. Ia berupaya menghasilkan sayuran segar,bersih dan bebas dari sisa racun dengan hanya diletakkan di beranda/balkoni, kakilima/corridor,porch dan patio rumah anda. Set ini sesuai untuk mereka yang ketiadaan tanah untuk bercucuk tanam seperti dikawasan rumah teres, rumah pangsa, pangsapuri/apartment/kondominium dan menggunakan larutan baja hidroponik sahaja.

APAKAH KELEBIHAN SET KAZZ PONIC HIDROPONIK DOMESTIK?

Set ini cukup mudah untuk digunakan dan disamping itu ia tidak menggunakan pam elektrik, murah praktikal, boleh menanam sayuran disepanjang tahun (tanpa musim), tidak perlu penyiraman dan tidak perlu merumput. Yang mustahak adalah ia bebas dari semburan racun serangga. Anda akan menikmati sayuran segar dan bersih dari sisa racun.

BOLEHKAH SISTEM KAZZPONIC INI DIJADIKAN SEBAGAI HOBI?

Ya.! Ini terbukti dari sambutan orang ramai terutama warga kota dan mereka yang tidak mempunyai ruang tanah/kawasan untuk bercucuk tanam. Tambahan pula penanaman dengan cara ini tidak memerlukan kemahiran dan pengetahuan yang tinggi didalam bidang pertanian.

BOLEHKAH PENANAMAN CARA KAZZPONIC HIDROPONIK DOMESTIK DIJADIKAN LANDSKAP?

Ya.! Jika anda memiliki 4 atau 5 set hidroponik domestik dirumah dan disusun disepanjang corridor rumah anda, ia boleh menjadi seolah-olah sepeti `bunga-bungaan’. Anda dan jiran-jiran anda akan terpesona dengan sayur-sayuran anda yang subur dan segar menghijau disekitar rumah anda. Tambahan pula keadaannya yang bersih dan segar.

BAGAIMANA SISTEM INI DAPAT MENGHASILKAN SAYUR-SAYURAN UNTUK KEGUNAAN SENDIRI?

Jangkamasa penghasilan satu-satu jenis tanaman sayuran adalah lebih kurang 4 minggu. Dengan penanaman berperingkat umpamanya 4 set hidroponik domestik seminggu dan dibuat 4 minggu berturut-turut, anda akan dapat menikmati sayuran setiap hari tanpa perlu lagi pergi ke pasar. Ini tentu sekali dapat menjimatkan atau mengurangkan perbelanjaan harian anda.

APAKAH KANDUNGAN BAJA YANG TERDAPAT DALAM SISTEM KAZZPONIC INI?

Kandungan baja hidroponik untuk pemakanan pokok mengandungi unsur-unsur Makro seperti Nitrogen, Pasfurus, Kalium, Kalsium dan Sulfur. Dan juga unsur- unsur Mikro seperti Ferum, Mangganan, Zink, Kuprum, Boron dan Molybdenum.

BOLEHKAH SISTEM KAZZPONIC INI DIJADIKAN ALAT BANTUAN MENGAJAR?

Ya!. Kebelakangan ini kebanyakan sekolah telah menggunakan sistem ini didalam matapelajaran Kemahiran Hidup.

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