Korean Natural Farming (KNF) is a systems technology. We learned what Fermented Plant Juice (FPJ) is, then we learned about the Nutritive Cycle and how to use FPJs to follow the patterns of the life cycle of plants. Before we look at making formulas, let’s look closer at making the FPJs. e give plants what we want them to do. Therefore, we collect the plant material that is doing the function we want to apply. With vegetative leaf growth, we use fast-growing leaf tips. For de

Biochemical Signaling Technology (BST) follows the Nutritive Cycle using Fermented Plant Juices (FPJ) as an active ingredient in formulas designed for each phase. Specific FPJs are made to signal plants to develop growth in the specific phase of growth because of the hormones, enzymes, and cofactors found in each specific FPJ. SEEDLING The seedling still has the seed leaf (cotyledon) and needs to utilize that embryonic nutrition to trigger the genetics that will grow a health

In order to apply Biochemical Signaling Technology (BST) properly, we first need to understand the Nutritive Cycle, the lifecycle of plants. UNDERSTANDING THE NUTRITIVE CYCLE PHASES SEEDLING Once a seed sprouts, it is called a seedling. The seed leaves at this stage serve the function analogous to the placenta in mammals and the egg yolks of birds. They provide the nutrition the seedling needs to establish roots and grow true leaves that will enable the young plant to start p

Noni flower and forming fruit These seven Core Elements summarize the practice of Korean Natural Farming (KNF) as a comprehensive system...

1. Soil Foundation using IMO Technology Establish a living soil by using cultivated Indigenous Microorganisms (IMO) that restore and sustain natural soil function and fertility. This allows plants to live in their Natural State, drawing nutrition on demand through symbiotic relationships with soil biology. As in Nature, balanced nutrition leads to fewer pests and disease, improved health, quality, nutrition, and increased yields.

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To practice Natural Farming, the goal is to have a solid Soil Foundation with high concentrations of local soil biology. And while IMO is the best technology to achieve that goal, there are other methods. Leaf mold is fallen leaves in a composting state. It is the natural state of a forest floor. Leaves can be used directly, but it is better if they are already in a composted or composting state, such as leaf mold. Leaf mold can be added directly to planting soil. It is best

In addition to using Indigenous Micro-Organisms on the outside of animals, it can be used on the inside as well. Introducing IMO into the digestive system of animals promotes gut health by populating their microbiomes with locally adapted, beneficial microbes. This supports improved digestion, nutrient absorption, immune function, and overall animal vitality. IMO-fed animals produce less odor, show more resilience to disease, and yield higher-quality manure that is better su

embracing for example, the “pigness of the pig.” For this reason, when building the bedding system for pigs, they need an extra layer of logs that other animals do not need. We will look at the construction of an Inoculated Deep Litter System (IDLS) for pigs, then discuss how to build the system for other animals. Ideally, all bedding systems should be installed on a dirt floor. This provides minerals for both animals and microbes and a connection between Nature and the barn

Just like we use IMO to inoculate soil, we can install IMO into the bedding of barns and other animal enclosures to create living floors. The concept is to install a floor that mimics a healthy forest floor made of leaf litter and spongy soil, which composts all organic matter quickly and efficiently. It’s easy to make. We build a bedding system with sufficient organic matter and inoculate it with high concentrations of soil biology, IMO, taken from healthy local soil. The

IMO, Indigenous Micro-Organisms, is the foundational technology of Korean Natural Farming. It is the application of high concentrations of soil biology taken from healthy, local soil. It is installed as a complete ecosystem. MO is efficient because: 1. Soil biology is installed in high concentrations. 2. The soil ecology is installed as a complete, intact ecosystem. 3. A single application can be enough. It allows plants to live in their Natural State and acquire their own nu

IMO Culture KNF CULTIVATION OF IMO-4 & IMO-5   WHAT IS IMO-4? In Korean Natural Farming, the product known as IMO-4, or simply IMO...

Water is divided into two solutions: one for diluting and activating the IMO-2 and the other for diluting the Liquid Nutrient.

This is something you can grow. It takes two to three years to get the roots, so the sooner you start them, the better. There are several sp

It’s spring in the northern hemisphere. It’s the perfect time to start growing Mugwort, the best plant for making Fermented Plant Juice (FPJ

IMO-3 is the step most people have the most trouble with. The keys to success are cultivating it in a proper location, with the proper mediu

You will build revive dead soil and build topsoil. Your plants will be able to self-fertilize and be resistant to pests and disease. Your an

We are collecting a full ecosystem of soil biology. In order to do this, we need to consider the medium, which ideally is medium grain, whit

Besides leaving one-third airspace so that the culture can breathe properly within the collection box, airflow into and out of the box is al

Master Cho used his corn method to turn solid lava rock into planting soil. I have used it to overcome weeds and turn overgrown pasture/lawn