9. Concoctions and Extracts.pptx PRESENT

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1. Organic Farming

2. Organic Farming Benefits 1. On Health 2. On Soil Health 3. On Biodiversity 4. On Sustainability 5. On Environment

3. Organic Farming Benefits 1. On Health

4. Organic Farming Benefits 2. On Soil Health

5. Organic Farming Benefits 3. On Biodiversity

6. Organic Farming Benefits 3. On Sustainability

7. Organic Farming Benefits 3. On Environment

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9. What is Concoction ? the process of preparing a medicine, food or other substance out of many ingredients , and also the result of such a process. Botanical concoctions are derived from mixing and fermenting vegetables, banana, banana stem, fish, molasses, and other available natural resources from within the farm.   For plants , concoctions can be used to: hasten decomposition process of the waste materials (to be used as soil fertilizer ), ( 2 ) to increase the rate of plant growth (due to the presence of auxin hormones ), ( 3 ) used as pesticide (when mixed with PAN-TA-C (Panyawan, Tobacco, and Chili)

10. 7 Different Types of Concoctions FAA – Fish Amino Acid FFJ – Fermented Fruit Juice FPJ – Fermented Plant Juice IMO - Indigenous micro-organism LABS – Lactic Acid Bacteria Serum CalPhos – Calcium Phosphate OHN – Oriental Herb Nutrient

11. Cut up 1 kg fish and mix with 1 kg molasses Place the mixture inside a plastic pail, cover with manila paper and tie with strings. Place the pail in a dry cool place Label accordingly. Ferment for 15 days. (name concoction, date process, date harvest) Ratio 1:1 Fermentation – 15 days

12. 1. Fish Amino Acid - FAA How to use: Mix 2 tbsp to 1 liter unchlorinated water. Use early morning or late afternoon. What FAA does Good source of Nitrogen Foliar fertilizer Root hormone Food for microorganisms

13. 2. Fermented Fruit Juice - FFJ Ratio 1:1 Fermentation – 7 days Watermelon, Papaya ( seeds not included ), Banana, Squash Slice the whole fruit meat Place the sliced fruit in a plastic pail, add 1 liter molasses and mix thoroughly Cover the pail with clean paper, tie it with string and place in a cool dry place Label the pail properly and indicate starting date and date of harvest

14. 2. Fermented Fruit Juice - FFJ How to use: Mix 2 tbsp to 1 liter unchlorinated water. Can be used as foliar or soil drench. Use early morning or late afternoon. What FFJ does Increases plant nutrition through leaves and roots with potassium factors Sweetens the fruit Helps digestion of animals and plant nutrients Resists plant disease and protect plants from insects Speeds harvesting Is a plant hormone

15. 3. Fermented Plant Juice - FPJ Ratio 1:1:5 Fermentation – 7 days Camote tops, kangkong , banana trunk Harvest 2 kg of desired plants before sunrise to preserve its energy. Do not wash the plant and shared as finely as possible. Place molasses and plant material in the pail. Mix well. Fill the container up to ¾ full only. Cover the pail. Tie it and place in a cool dry place. Label accordingly. Strain the transfer in a clean container. Wait till tiny bubbles disappear the container tightly (after 7 days). Label the pail properly and indicate starting date and date of harvest

16. 3. Fermented Plant Juice - FPJ How to use: Mix 2 tbsp to 1 liter unchlorinated water. May be used as foliar spray or soil drench May also be used with another fermented extracts Spray early in the morning or late afternoon What FPJ does Food for indigenous microorganism Enhances plant growth Enhances photosynthesis (green leaves)

17. 4. Indigenous micro-organism (IMO) Place about 2 inches cooked rice in a plastic basin ( or 1 kg cooked cool rice ) Cover the plastic basin with paper and plastic. Label accordingly as to kind, date started, expected date. Get old decomposing leaves with plenty of white fungi from either the forest or a bamboo groove and put into a large container. Place the covered plastic basin into that container. Cover the bundle with leaves. Place a heavy cover to protect your bundle from animals. After 5 days, molds should appear on top of the rice. Add 1 liter molasses or brown sugar and very gently mix with your hands. Label accordingly. After 7 days, the rice will begin to look watery. Sieve the liquid and place in a container and label accordingly.

18. How to use: Mix 2 tbsp to 1 liter unchlorinated water, may be with other concoctions. May be used as foliar spray or soil drench. Use early in the morning or late afternoon. Can keep for one year What IMO does Revives soil nutrients Speed composting Speed plant growth Balances beneficial and non-beneficial micro-organism 4. Indigenous micro-organism (IMO)

19. 5. Lactic Acid Bacteria Serum (LABS) Place about 500 ml 1 st rice wash ( kinilis ) in a plastic container Cover with clean paper, tie with string and label Place in a cool dark place After 5-7 days, when the bean has risen, take about 100 ml clear water Place 100 ml rice water in a plastic container and add 900 ml fresh milk Label container and put back in a cool dark place After 3—5 days, if the whey (yellow liquid) has separated from the white curdled portion, decant and use the whey only Add molasses or brown sugar in a 1:1 ratio to preserve the LABS for a long period Place in a proper container and label accordingly.

20. How to use: (Same IMO) Use with other concoctions, 2 tbsp / liter of water Appy early morning or late afternoon What LABS does Convert waste into organic matters and basic minerals Thrive and feed on the ammonia released in the decomposition normally associated with foul odor Defense against viruses and fungi 5. Lactic Acid Bacteria Serum (LABS) Spray 80 ml → 4 babuyang walang amoy or 8:1:1

21. 6. Calcium Phosphate ( Calphos ) Animal bones Boil 1 kg to take out the meat and fats Broil till blackened Crush and place in a plastic container Pure white vinegar Add 9 liters of of vinegar (not commercial) Cover the plastic pail with manila paper Tie with string, ferment for 30 days Use 2 tbsp to 1 liter unchlorinated water When the plants are about to flower

22. 7. Oriental Herb Nutrient Ingredients: 2.5 Kgs. Ginger or Garlic 2.5 L Beer 5 L Molasses 4Lgin (1 st Extraction) 4Lgin (2 nd Extraction) 4Lgin (3 rd Extraction) Procedure: Crushed siling labuyo , makabuhay and neem tree fruits or leaves and marigold (control nematodes) for stronger potency Benefits: To develop the immune system of your plants and animals. To control crawling pest(ginger)

23. 7. Oriental Herbal Nutrient Uses of Different OHN Ingredients: Garlic – For animals as antibiotic anti-parasitic Ginger – or plants, upper respiratory system and Chili – for blood circulation and intestinal system. Neem Seeds – For pest control. How to Make: Slice the ginger/garlic diagonally Place in a plastic container and add the beer. After 12 hours add molasses and ferment for 4 – 5 days this is your Mother Liquor.

24. 7. Oriental Herbal Nutrient How to Make: 4. 1 st Extraction *Add 4Lgin *Ferment for 10 days *Harvest 4L Solution Note: Do not pour the content, use wooden spoon (plastic or glass cup) to harvest the liquor. 5. 2 nd Extraction *Add 4Lgin *Ferment for 10 days *Harvest 4L Solution 6. 3rd Extraction *Add 4Lgin *Ferment for 10 days *Harvest 4L Solution *Add desire herbs to increase potency.