EM stands for Effective Microorganisms and is a mixture of microorganisms. Effective Microorganisms contain a mixture of photosynthetic bacteria (rhodopseudomonas palustris), lactic acid bacteria (lactobacillus casei, kactobacillus plantarum) and wheat (saccharomyces cerevisiae). Effective Microorganisms influence the microbial environment in a way that the constructive microorganisms become dominant. This creates an environment, in which the microorganisms play a positive role in plant growth, plant quality and soil fertility by using fermentation. Fermentative decomposition is stimulated and decomposition disappears, so that less energy is lost. Soil in which constructive microorganisms dominate can produce optimal productivity levels, suppress illnesses and produce high-quality products.
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AgricultureBREAKING NEW GROUND...
The use of Effective Microorganisms (EM) in agriculture is opening up new dimensions. Both for organic businesses and in the conventional agricultural industry, EM is providing a wide range of possible applications.
The Effective Microorganisms promote the vitalising forces of nature and are particularly influential in the anaerobic sections of the soil and the plant. They are a great help – particularly in areas where problems with decomposition and pest infestation occur. Effective Microorganisms create an environment that represses pathogenic germs and counteracts environmental pollution. With the help of Effective Microorganisms, it is possible not only to cultivate more fertile soil and more resistant flora and fauna, but also to produce high-quality foods that are particularly rich in antioxidants. |
What is EM?
What is the difference between EM, EM-Concentrate and EM-Active?
How do I activate EM-Active?
Can Effective Microorganisms be activated twice?
Which pH values should EM-Concentrate and EM-Active have?
Should the phases of the moon be considered when activating EM-Concentrate?
Why should EM-Concentrate not be activated in a metal vessel?
Why are high outside temperature (above 40 ℃) damaging for Multikraft fermentation products?
Can Multikraft Fermented Herbs Extract also be used where medication is necessary?
Can Effective Microorganisms also help animals’ wounds?
Can Effective Microorganisms cause allergic reactions?
What does fermentation mean?
If microorganisms are used in the garden, are they then still present on fruit and vegetables at harvest time?
Can adding EM to pond water disturb the fish?
Are there other effects of using Effective Microorganisms in animal husbandry?
Does a UV light damage the EM in the pond?
Do EM-Ceramic Pipes harm the fish?
What is the difference between EM, EM-Concentrate and EM-Active?
How do I activate EM-Active?
Can Effective Microorganisms be activated twice?
Which pH values should EM-Concentrate and EM-Active have?
Should the phases of the moon be considered when activating EM-Concentrate?
Why should EM-Concentrate not be activated in a metal vessel?
Why are high outside temperature (above 40 ℃) damaging for Multikraft fermentation products?
Can Multikraft Fermented Herbs Extract also be used where medication is necessary?
Can Effective Microorganisms also help animals’ wounds?
Can Effective Microorganisms cause allergic reactions?
What does fermentation mean?
If microorganisms are used in the garden, are they then still present on fruit and vegetables at harvest time?
Can adding EM to pond water disturb the fish?
Are there other effects of using Effective Microorganisms in animal husbandry?
Does a UV light damage the EM in the pond?
Do EM-Ceramic Pipes harm the fish?
We use the expression EM when we are talking about Effective Microorganisms in general or giving specifications independent of use. The prepared Effective Microorganisms (EM-Active) are produced by fermenting EM-Concentrate, sugar cane molasses and water, and are used as a soil additive, for spraying plants and for cleaning bodies of water.
The mixture ratio: 3% Multikraft Effective Microorganisms Concentrate, 3% sugar cane molasses, 94% water.
Here’s how to do it: 1. Use good (revitalised) water. 2. Food-safe PE containers with lids, calculate size according to requirement for 10-14 days (container must be full for activation). 3. Mix sugar-cane molasses with very hot (60-90 °C) water. 4. Fill the container with water (approx. 40 °C). 5. Finally add EM-Concentrate. 6. 7 days at 30-35 °C - do not place in the sun! -leave to mature anaerobically, use fermentation aids if necessary (e.g. a non-metal heating rod). If the ambient temperature is under 20 °C, a good insulator is required, to avoid thermal bridges. 7. After 7 days, the pH value should be 3.5 to max. 4. 8. After production, store in the dark at a constant temperature.
No, because activation permanently changes the balance of the three most important groups of microorganisms. That is why Effective Microorganisms (EM-Active) should be used as quickly as possible.
The pH value of EM-Concentrate is between 3.3 and 3.6. EM-Active should have a pH value of 3.5 to 3.9.
Yes, because there are moon constellations which are not ideal for microorganisms.
Effective Microorganisms anti-oxidisation potential (= ability to work against oxygen) means that constant oxidisation (e.g. rust) is prevented, which would absorb part of the power of EM.
Part of the microorganisms in the fermentation products cannot tolerate temperatures above 40 ℃. If outside temperatures are high during shipping, the temperatures in the lorries can reach up to 70 ℃, which has a negative effect on the high quality of Multikraft products.
Multikraft Fermented Herbs Extract is the supplementary feedstuff which has been declared for animal feed. It increases appetite and strengthens digestion, and thus the animal’s immune system and it is the ideal supplement to medical treatment.
EM-Active has proven very effective in treating wounds. Spray wounds with undiluted EM-Active.
Using Effective Microorganisms does not cause allergic reactions. Effective Microorganisms have a positive effect on animals.
Fermentation (lat. “fermentum”: leaven) in biotechnology refers to converting organic materials using bacteria, mushroom and cell cultures or else by adding enzymes. “Fermentation” originally referred to a biotic reaction without air (“la fermentation, c’est la vie sans l'air” (Pasteur)).
Microorganisms can be found on every surface on earth, both in nature and in our houses. Adding Effective Microorganisms in agriculture prevents the spread of negative microorganisms that are dangerous to humans and thus prevents these degenerative microorganisms having negative effects on us humans. When using Multikraft products, there is no required waiting period before harvest, which officially confirms that these products are not dangerous.
Using the specified dosage of Effective Microorganisms in the pond water promotes the fish’s vitality, increases appetite and prevents fungal infections or disease caused by bacteria.
There are no negative effects from using Effective Microorganisms in animal husbandry. Effective Microorganisms have a positive effect on all animals.
Yes, like all living creatures, Effective Microorganisms (EM-Active) tend to be killed by UV lights. Because EM-Active naturally keep the pond balanced, we recommend saving energy costs and switching off UV lights.
No, EM-Ceramic Pipes stabilise the water quality and do not have a negative effect on fish.