Effective Microorganism (EM) - Activated
Activated EM™ contains effective microorganisms to boost growth in your soil and plants. Developed in Victoria, BC, these affordable liquid products contain live probiotics that support successful seed germination, nutrient uptake, water and soil quality, and much more. This multi-functional solution can help to reduce disease and improve overall plant health.
Manufacturer-suggested application rate is between 1/3 cup and 1/2 cup per 1000 square feet. Mix at least 100 times as much water for soil applications and 250 times as much water when applying to foliage. Learn more by visiting the manufacturer's website. All YukonGrow blends of living soil contain Activated EM™.
Available in 4 L, 1 L, and 500 mL format.
| Ingredients | Liquid concentrate (activated) of beneficial microorganisms, featuring enhanced levels of Phototrophic, Purple Non-Sulfur Bacteria (PNSB), which have the ability to thrive in any environment—aerobic or anaerobic. |
| Certified Organic? | no, but mother culture is certified OMRI |
| Other Certification? | no |
| Dilution | Soil application: 1:100 in water 10 mL (2 tsp) per L 40 mL (just under 3 tbsp) per gal (4 L) 1 L per 25 gal (100 L) 1 gal (4 L) per 100 gal (400 L) Foliar aplication on outdoors, mature plants: 1:250 in water 4 mL (just under 1 tsp) per L 16 mL (just over 1 tbsp) per gal (4 L) 1 L per 62.5 gal (250 L) 1 gal (4 L) per 250 gal (1,000 L) Foliar application on houseplants or in a greenhouse: 1:1000 in water 1 mL (a few drops) per L 4 mL (just under 1 tsp) per 1 gal (4 L) 10 mL (2 tsp) per 2.5 gal (10 L) 1 L per 250 gal (1,000 L) 1 gal (4 L) per 1,000 gal (4,000 L)
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| Notes | Activated EM may continue to off-gas, especially after transport and during warm weather. Loosen cap to relieve pressure in bottle as needed, then close tightly again. Yeasty-white particles floating at the surface of the product is normal and does not affect quality. Avoid spraying on blossoms and very young, tender seelings/plant tissues Store product undiluted, tightly seeled, and protected from direct sunlight, heat, and frost. Mix only what you need that day -diluted mixed product does not keep long. |
| Learn More | See ‘Manufacturer's Website’ e.g. Uses, Benefits, Features, Directions, Application Rate, Handling Safety, Content Analysis |
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