INDIGENOUS MICRO ORGANISM

INTRODUCTION

Indigenous Micro-Organism (IMO) is one of the most basic and important input in natural farming. IMO are naturally occurring microbes from bacterial and fungal sources that have uniquely evolved to thrive in your particular area and are collected and used to re-populate the soil's micro-sphere and the plant's surfaces - bringing them back into balance. This balance serves as the foundation for a healthy soil biology, productive nutrient recycling, and optimized plant growth/production. A large diversity of IMO can be found in forests, bamboo groves and areas with thick accumulation of plant residues. Advantages of IMO are: (1) Organic & chemical-free Safe, (2) cheap and easy to use. (3) Nature & environmental friendly

MATERIALS NEEDED IN INDIGENOUS MICRO ORGANISM

1. Container (bamboo split open or wooden box/plastic tray about 81/2”x11”x3”)2. Manila paper3. String4. 1 kg cooked cool rice5. 1 kg molasses6. Plastic bag7. Plastic pail

STEP BY STEP PROCEDURE1. Weigh 1 kg of cooked cool rice and place inside a chosen container.2. Cover the container with clean Manila paper; tie with string then wrap with plastic bag.3. After 3 days check if there are white molds on top of the rice. If none yet, return and keep it

there until there are enough molds.4. Remove the moldy rice from the container, place in a plastic pail and add 1 kg molasses. Be sure

that the container is only 70% full.5. Cover the pail with a clean sheet of paper and store in a dry cool place, away from sunlight.

Label accordingly.6. After 7 days, the mixture will yield a mud like juice, you can remove the liquid. 7. Label with the name of the mixture, the start of the process and the date of harvest.8. Strain and bottle.

USES AND RATES OF APPLICATION OF IMO

PROPER USAGE: 1-2tsp per Liter of water

Enriches Soil -Using of IMO builds up the soil’s life and diversity. Their essential work is to break down nutrients into forms that are accessible to plants and animals.

Protects crops from diseases- The more sterilized your soil is the fewer microorganisms it will have, this will invites diseases causing them to propagate explosively. A web of lively and diverse microorganisms provides the necessary checks and balances preventing this from occurring.

Plants- Apply as a foliar spray or soil drench. Greatly enhances growth and health of plants by establishing a healthy population of microbes in the soil and on leaf surfaces. Transports food to roots builds a healthy ecosystem from the ground up. This is an invaluable job and the greatest benefit of this serum. Aids disease resistance – fights pathogens, occupies spaces that could otherwise go to harmful bacteria/molds. Aid composting – massively enhances compost – there will be a whole separate post on this concept Aid organic fertilizer. Add to your nutrient solution, microbes break down organic nutrients into bio-available forms that plants can utilize directly.

Animals - Boost growth by enhancing digestion and aids disease resistance. Fight the bad bacteria. Used to inoculate farmyard (spray ground) where animals occupy to maintain healthy microbial system. Used to create and maintain a healthy deep bed litter flooring. It is these micro-organisms that will help breaks down fecal matter rapidly leaving you with a fertilizer rich material whilst ensure no smells or flies