Vermicast is
the end product of vermicomposting in which worms breakdown organic matter.
If we make vermitea to multiply beneficial microorganisms present to vemicast, we usually needs aerator or brewer.
Straight aeration for few days helps the microorganisms present in vermicast
reproduce and become active. However, adding EM-1 no longer requires,
additional aeration. The
mixture of microbes of EM-1 will befriends the present microorganisms in vermicast
and
these microbes help each other in releasing the
nutrient, hormones and bio-active substance present in vermicast.
How to make VEM (EMpowered Vermitea)
♣ 20-25
kilos vermicast
in a sack (Animal
manure (except dog and cat) could also be use in replacement of Vermicast)
♣ 5 kilos molasses
♣ 170-200 liters water
♣ 1
liter EM-1
Procedure:
1.
Dilute
5 kilos of molasses to 170-200 liters of water.
2.
Add 1 liter of EM-1 and mix well.
3.
Soak the vermicast
inside the drum and cover it tightly.
4.
Ferment it for 1 week before using. Stir every 3 days to release the gas.
The
good thing about EM-1 and vermitea
is that you could mix and match and apply whatever is more suitable base from
your farm condition and available materials. Here is one of the mix and match
that’s proven effective in reducing the use of chemical fertilizers and at the
same time repels insect pest.
How to make Vermitea Cocktail
♣ 20-25 kilos vermicast
in a sack***
♣ 5 kilos molasses
♣ 200 liters water
♣ 1-2 liters EM-FPE
♣ 1 liters EMAS (EM Activated Solution)
Procedure:
1.
Dilute
5 kilos of molasses to approximately 170-200 liters of water.
2.
Add 1 liter of EMAS and EM-FPE. Mix well.
3.
Soak the vermicast inside the drum and cover it tightly.
4.
Ferment it for 3-7 days. Stir it every 3 days to release the gas.
Let's use it to improve crop production!
FOR LEAFY VEGETABLES APPLICATION
- For Foliar application: Dilute 150 ml of VEM OR vermitea cocktail to16 liters of water. And spray it on lower and upper leaves of the plant once a week.
- For Drenching: Dilute 300-500 ml of VEM OR vermitea cocktail to 16 liters. Drench atleast 150 ml per plant.
FOR FRUITING VEGETABLES APPLICATION
- For Foliar application: Dilute 150 ml of VEM OR vermitea cocktail to 16 liters ofwater. And spray it on lower and upper leaves of the plant once a week for the first 6 weeks. And twice a week for succeeding weeks.
- For Drenching: Dilute 500 ml to 1 liter of VEM OR vermitea cocktail to 16 liters of water. Drench this at the rate of 150 ml per plant for the first 3 weeks. Apply 500 ml per plant once a week for the next 4 weeks and twice a week for succeeding weeks until fruiting.
