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Dr. Teruo Higa pioneered the methodology of repeated applications of a microbial inoculant in farming systems.  The USDA learned of EM•1<sup>®</sup> in the early 1990's and experimented with it finding many beneficial effects for cropping systems.

EM•1<sup>®</sup> Microbial Inoculant is most effective when applied either early mornings or late evening.  The key to success with Effective Microorganisms<sup>®</sup> is to apply lots of organic matter (available carbon) with it to provide a home and food for the microorganisms.  Humates are a great source of available carbon.  Conventional farmers can use EM•1<sup>®</sup> Microbial Inoculant as well as long as they do not mix synthetic chemicals with EM•1<sup>®</sup> Microbial Inoculant.  If pesticides are to be used, please wait at least one week between applications of pesticide and EM•1<sup>®</sup>.

Benefits of EM•1<sup>®</sup> Microbial Inoculant :
-     Promotes soil aggregate formation and soil compaction resistance.
-     Improves seed germination and root development.
-     Increases nutrient availability.
-     Improves crop quality:  size, color, and shelf life.
-     Helps improve soil structure and porosity.
-     Maximizes conversion of organic matter into soil humus.
-     Increases beneficial native microbial populations.

Uses: For all horticultural applications.

Directions: Apply EM•1<sup>®</sup> Microbial Inoculant through an irrigation system, boom sprayer, backpack sprayer, fan sprayer, hand pump sprayer, or an electrostatic sprayer. EM•1<sup>®</sup> Microbial Inoculant can be applied once a week during periods of extreme drought or rain and once a month for maintenance.

The general goal of first-year applications is to apply 40 gallons of  <a href="http://www.teraganix.com/Activated-EM-1-s/261.htm" target="_self">Activated EM•1<sup>®</sup></a> per acre of property.  A typical program of 5 gallons per acre, applied 8 times per year will achieve this. Dilution rates vary according to plant time, timing, plant age, and method of application.
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<td>AEM•1<sup>®</sup> Application Chart</td>
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<td>TYPE</td>
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<td>Frequency</td>
<td>Dilution w/Water</td>
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<td>Soil w/o Irrigation</td>
<td rowspan="1">5 gallons per acre or
15 oz / 1,000 square feet</td>
<td>4- 8 applications annually</td>
<td>enough for coverage</td>
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<td colspan="1">Soil:  w/Irrigation</td>
<td colspan="1">1-3 gallons per acre</td>
<td colspan="1">Weekly (or divided by number of irrigations per week)</td>
<td colspan="1">enough for coverage</td>
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<td>Foliar Spray Treatment of

Annual Crops</td>
<td rowspan="1">1-5 gallons per acre</td>
<td>At least once per week.  2-3 times per week during times of high disease pressure (rains and humidity)</td>
<td>3%-5% solution</td>
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<td colspan="1">Transplants</td>
<td colspan="1">Dip or drench</td>
<td colspan="1">At time of transplant</td>
<td colspan="1">5% solution</td>
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<td>Cover Crop or

Residue Incorporation</td>
<td rowspan="1">5 gallons per acre</td>
<td>During or Before Incorporation</td>
<td>enough for coverage</td>
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<td>Greenhouse / Potting Soil</td>
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<td>Each Preparation</td>
<td>Hydrate 40 lbs Potting Soil With  2 oz EM•1<sup>®</sup></td>
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<td>Compost</td>
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<td>During Preparation</td>
<td>1.5 Gallons Per Cubic Yard Of Materials</td>
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<td>Evaporative Coolers for

Greenhouses &amp; Hydroponic systems</td>
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<td>As Needed To Maintain Dilution Ratio</td>
<td>1 Part EM•1<sup>®</sup> per 1,000 Parts Cooling Water</td>
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