EM preparations have appeared on the market not so long ago, and more and more often heated debates of summer residents about the benefits or dangers of such ecological fertilizers are flaring up. Someone claims that the drugs are extremely effective, someone, on the contrary, is dissatisfied with the result. One of such innovative means is Baikal EM 1. This is a special microbiological fertilizer that increases fertility and improves the structure of the soil.

Composition of EM preparations

The first, more than 20 years ago, to think about the creation of EM technologies were Japanese specialists. And in 1998, scientists from Novosibirsk created a unique preparation Baikal EM 1. Recently, it is gaining more and more popularity among gardeners and flower growers. How does it work and what does it consist of?

EOs are efficient microorganisms adapted to life in natural conditions. Most of them are found in the soil, but during the winter period their number decreases markedly. This leads to a deterioration in the composition of the soil, a decrease in fertility. The number of beneficial bacteria in the soil increases slightly only by the beginning of autumn. To compensate for their deficiency before sowing, special concentrates are used - EM preparations.

The correct and timely use of such fertilizers allows not only to accelerate the growth of cultivated plants, but also enrich them with useful substances that increase immunity and have a beneficial effect on the human body.

Composition

1 ml of the preparation Baikal EM 1 contains a huge amount of beneficial microorganisms

Photosynthetic bacteria- the most unusual microorganisms. They feed on organic matter, plant materials and poisonous hydrogen sulfide. As a result, they produce nucleic and amino acids, sugars and other biologically active compounds that accelerate the growth and development of plants. Thanks to this synthesis, the content of other beneficial organisms increases in the soil.

Yeast synthesize special hormones, enzymes and antibiotics that protect the plant from diseases and pests, stimulate root growth and plant development.

Lactic acid bacteria in the process of development, lactic acid is released, which clears the soil of chemicals, gets rid of weeds, and destroys harmful bacteria.

Fermenting mushrooms accelerate the decomposition of organic matter, improve the structure and composition of the soil, protect the soil from insect pests.

Actinomycetes or radiant fungi produce powerful antibiotics that suppress the development of harmful bacteria, and together with photosynthetic bacteria, significantly increase soil fertility.

Nitrogen fixing bacteria keep nitrogen compounds in the soil, improve the growth of green mass.

1 ml of the EM-preparation contains more than a billion beneficial microorganisms. All microorganisms complement each other perfectly, which leads to an increase in their effectiveness.

Preparation for the use of the drug Baikal EM 1

To prepare a drug from a concentrate, you must strictly follow the instructions. For 4 liters of filtered boiled water (t + 20-30C), add 4 tbsp. spoons of EM molasses, honey or sugar syrup and a bottle of concentrate (40 ml). If honey is used, then it must be added gradually, 1 tbsp each. spoon per day, for 3-4 days. The prepared solution is thoroughly mixed, poured into plastic bottles and tightly corked, having previously released air from them. Leave in a warm and dark place (at t + 25-30C) for a week.

Fermentation of the solution is accompanied by the formation of gases. Therefore, it is necessary to open bottles every day to release the gas. The readiness of a preparation can be determined by its strong but pleasant spicy aroma. During storage, a thin white film may appear on the surface. This is not a defect. The finished "mother" solution is stored at t from +10 to + 15C.

To prepare a working solution from the "mother liquor", you must strictly follow the instructions for use. So, for root dressing and soaking seeds before planting, the drug is diluted with clean boiled water, in proportions of 1: 1000. For spraying indoor and garden plants - 1: 2000. For soil cultivation and compost preparation - 1: 100.

Important Before using the preparation Baikal EM 1, organic fertilizers must be added to the soil: compost, humus, manure. And only after 2-3 weeks can the seeds be sown.

How to use

The range of application of Baikal EM 1 is very extensive.

The range of application of the drug Baikal EM 1 is quite wide. A properly prepared solution is used for root and foliar dressing, pre-sowing treatment of beds, soaking seeds, preparing special compost.

For watering plants, Baikal EM 1 is diluted at the rate of 10 ml of the drug per 10 liters of water. Such feeding is carried out no more than once a week. All crops respond well to foliar spraying. The first processing of seedlings is carried out already when two true leaves appear. In this case, the solution is prepared in proportions of 1: 2000. Further spraying is carried out every 2 weeks.

Baikal EM 1 is often used for quick compost preparation. Any organic residues, leaves, tops, rotted straw, a little fertile soil are poured into a pit and watered layer by layer with a solution of the drug (1: 100). The top layer is well watered with the same solution, tamped and tightly covered with a film.

Before planting, the seeds are soaked for 12 hours in a solution of the drug (1: 2000). The prepared soil is also watered with it, seeds are sown, watered and covered with foil until shoots appear.

Benefits of concentrate Baikal

The correct use of this ecological fertilizer not only improves the composition of the soil, but also gives the grown fruits high taste, increases their size and enriches them with vitamins and minerals.

Baikal EM 1 has many useful properties.

This unique drug has many beneficial properties:

• accelerates plant growth;
• increases the resistance of crops to adverse weather conditions;
• promotes the rapid ripening of fruits;
• makes the soil more nutritious and fertile;
• reduces the number of pests;
• improves seed germination when pre-soaked;
• lowers the amount of nitrates in vegetables and fruits;
• increases plant resistance to fungal and viral diseases;
• increases the shelf life of grown products;
• perfect for soaking seeds, improves their germination;
• eliminates unpleasant odors during organic decomposition.

In ornamental plants, flowers, the use of the drug contributes to a longer and more luxuriant flowering.

You can prepare the EM preparation yourself. It is not difficult to make Baikal EM 1 with your own hands. First, a sourdough is made from 3 liters of warm water, a pinch of dry yeast and 5 tbsp. l sugar. All this is mixed and insisted for 2-3 days. Then it is poured into a 200-liter container and one shovel of ash, compost and sand, 0.5 buckets of manure, a bucket of rotted straw and 1 liter of kefir are added. Add water and leave for a week for sourdough. To feed the plants, the mixture is diluted with water in a 1: 2 ratio.

Probability of results Baikal EM 1

The treatment of seedlings with this preparation increases the yield by 30%.

Regular (once a week) feeding of plants can increase yields by 100-150%.

The use of EM compost increases the yield by 200-500%.

Application areas of the drug

Baikal EM 1 is used in agriculture and floriculture.

The drug Baikal is used not only in agriculture and floriculture, but also in animal husbandry and even in medicine.

Some scientists argue that Baikal EM 1 brings no less benefit to humans. Through the soil, beneficial microorganisms enter vegetables, berries or fruits, endowing them with unique properties. The use of such fruits has a beneficial effect on the human body. For example, carrots grown using the drug are not inferior to ginseng in terms of the amount of vitamins and minerals.

Baikal EM 1 is often used for animals. The prepared solution is added to feed, drinking water, moistened bedding, treated waste water and sump with waste, sprayed on the skin and hair of animals to heal wounds.

Home floriculture

Healthy indoor plants are recommended to be watered and sprayed with a solution of Baikal EM 1 at least once a week. Sick plants can be helped by a mixture of 0.5 tbsp. l. honey, the same amount of Baikal's working solution and a bucket of water. Regular flower treatment can be accompanied by a gradual replacement of the topsoil.

Storage conditions and warranty

The working solution prepared from the concentrate does not lose its properties within six months. The concentrate can be stored for 12 months at t + 5-15C.

Important. Microbiological fertilizer Baikal EM 1 is one of the most frequently counterfeited products. Before purchasing, you must familiarize yourself with the certificate of conformity and warranty. And it is better to buy it in large specialized stores.

The effectiveness of the drug can be determined by the condition of the soil. If a year after the first application, the ground has become darker, fatter, looser and brighter, then the drug really works.