{"title":"Fermented Plant Extracts Brand FPE","description":"\u003cp\u003eMiles is the OG! He makes real Fermented Plants Extracts from materials he grows or sources locally to his farm in Hotchkiss Colorado. \u003cbr\u003eNotice: Ferments will have foul odor when opened. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"buildasoil-liquid-comfrey-extract","title":"BuildASoil Liquid Comfrey Extract","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFarm Crafted Fermented Liquid Comfrey Extract\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFREE SHIPPING on select Comfrey Extract!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Comfrey Fermented Plant Extract is made with love on a small farm near Paonia Colorado using natural probiotic farming practices. This farm has been operating under the direction of Miles Filippelli since 2016 for the purpose of producing high quality plant inputs for BuildASoil and the Fermented Plant Extracts product line. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLactobacillus bacteria are saprophytes, meaning they are decomposers, they break down organic matter. This trait is harnessed in the production of Fermented Plant Extracts where lactobacillus are fed specific nutrient dense food sources for the purpose of breaking down plant compounds and extracting them into a liquid form.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDerived From\u003c\/strong\u003e: Clean Mountain Water, Comfrey, molasses, sorghum syrup, Lactic Acid Bacteria sourced from local goat whey, and EM-1. This is then fermented until the plant matter is digested and extracted into the liquid and the sugars are consumed by the microbes to lock in the PH for stability and ease of use in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIngredients: Water, Lactic Acid Bacteria sourced from local goat whey, Molasses, Sorghum Syrup, Plant Matter (Comfrey), EM1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy Use?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular Fermented Plant Extract is made from comfrey, a plant that is known to be nutrient dense, medicinal, and beneficial for local biodiversity. Comfrey has been used in many traditional settings as food, medicine, soil conditioners, foliar sprays, green mulches, etc. Comfrey Fermented Plant Extract is particularly useful for vegetative growth and in the transition from veg to bloom; however, Comfrey Fermented Plant Extract is very well rounded and can be used at any time of growth, it will do no harm to feed it during flowering as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eUseful Info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.permaculturenews.org\/2016\/06\/03\/comfrey-believe-the-hype\/\"\u003eArticle about the usefulness of comfrey\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/profile\/Simbarashe-Govere\/publication\/325078608_The_Nutrient_Content_of_Organic_Liquid_Fertilizers_in_Zimbabwe\/links\/5af55017aca2720af9c5aeb5\/The-Nutrient-Content-of-Organic-Liquid-Fertilizers-in-Zimbabwe.pdf\"\u003eArticle about comfrey nutritional content\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore in a cool \u0026amp; dark place at room temperature, 68oF to 86oF (20oC-30oC) and out of\u003cbr\u003edirect sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep out of reach of children\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Avoid contact with eyes or open wounds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Not for human consumption\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoil Drench: 1 - 4 oz to 1 gal of water\u003cbr\u003eFoliar Spray: 1 - 4 oz to 1 gal of water\u003cbr\u003eField Application: 10 - 30 gal per acre\u003cbr\u003eCompost Booster: 4 - 8 oz to 1 gal of water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eShipping Info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuildASoil Liquid Comfrey Extract\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHalf Gallon:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 5.25 x 3.75 x 9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 4.45 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne Gallon:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 10 x 7 x 4.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 8.85 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fermented Plant Extracts","offers":[{"title":"Half Gallon","offer_id":44699077542139,"sku":"BASLCE102","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":44699077574907,"sku":"BASLCE103","price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/6904\/0379\/files\/comfreynewlabelbottle_1.jpg?v=1689030740"},{"product_id":"buildasoil-liquid-hemp-extract","title":"BuildASoil Liquid Hemp Extract","description":null,"brand":"Fermented Plant Extracts","offers":[{"title":"1\/2 Gallon","offer_id":44700721643771,"sku":"BASLHE105","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":44700721676539,"sku":"BASLHE104","price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/6904\/0379\/files\/Hempnewlabelbottle_1.jpg?v=1689095294"},{"product_id":"buildasoil-liquid-pumpkin-extract","title":"BuildASoil Liquid Pumpkin Extract","description":null,"brand":"Fermented Plant Extracts","offers":[{"title":"1\/2 Gallon","offer_id":44700721873147,"sku":"BASLPE103","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":44700721905915,"sku":"BASLPE102","price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/6904\/0379\/files\/20210812_111303.jpg?v=1689095307"},{"product_id":"fermented-plant-extracts-farm-crafted-nettle-extract","title":"Fermented Plant Extracts - Farm Crafted Nettle Extract","description":"\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeasonal Nettle Ferment!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis stinging nettles extract is made with love on a small farm near Paonia Colorado using natural probiotic farming practices. 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This farm has been operating under the direction of Miles Filippelli since 2016 for the purpose of producing high quality plant inputs for BuildASoil and the Fermented Plant Extracts product line. Lactobacillus bacteria are saprophytes, meaning they are decomposers, they break down organic matter. This trait is harnessed in the production of Fermented Plant Extracts where lactobacillus are fed specific nutrient dense food sources for the purpose of breaking down plant compounds and extracting them into a liquid form.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDerived From:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean Mountain Water, Watermelon, molasses, sorghum syrup, Lactic Acid Bacteria sourced from local goat whey, and EM-1. This is then fermented until the plant matter is digested and extracted into the liquid and the sugars are consumed by the microbes to lock in the PH for stability and ease of use in the garden.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis particular Fermented Plant Extract is made from watermelons. Watermelon\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFermented Plant Extract is designed for all stages of growth, especially bloom. The\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003elarge seed bearing fruiting body of watermelon is rich in nutrients including vitamin C, B,\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emagnesium and calcium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArticle about benefits of fermenting watermelon for agricultural uses: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chemrxiv.org\/engage\/chemrxiv\/article-details\/61fec74fc86ae21794179554%20article%20about%20biofertilizer%20made%20using%20watermelon\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/chemrxiv.org\/engage\/chemrxiv\/article-details\/61fec74fc86ae21794179554%20article about biofertilizer made using watermelon\"\u003eLink1\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/stet.edu.in\/AQAR\/2020-2021\/CR-III\/3.4\/3.4.3\/70.pdf\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/stet.edu.in\/AQAR\/2020-2021\/CR-III\/3.4\/3.4.3\/70.pdf\"\u003eLink2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eArticle about Optimization Of Bio-Fertilizer Production From Watermelon Peels Using Response Surface Methodology. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chemrxiv.org\/engage\/api-%20gateway\/chemrxiv\/assets\/orp\/resource\/item\/61fec74fc86ae21794179554\/original\/optimization-%20of-bio-fertilizer-production-from-watermelon-peels-using-response-surface-methodology.pdf\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/chemrxiv.org\/engage\/api-%20gateway\/chemrxiv\/assets\/orp\/resource\/item\/61fec74fc86ae21794179554\/original\/optimization- of-bio-fertilizer-production-from-watermelon-peels-using-response-surface-methodology.pdf\"\u003eLink\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLactobacillus varieties are:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaprophytic\u003c\/strong\u003e - they break down organic matter and generally do not harm living things.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntipathogenic\u003c\/strong\u003e - they are effective and beneficial microbes that outcompete and\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eovercome “the bad guys,” or pathogenic microbes.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUbiquitous\u003c\/strong\u003e - they are everywhere!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFacultative\u003c\/strong\u003e - surviving in both aerobic and anaerobic environments.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicroaerophilic\u003c\/strong\u003e - preferring environments with less oxygen than typical environmental air similar to conditions in soil.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRod shaped\u003c\/strong\u003e - bacillus means “wand” or “small staff”- the “magic wand” because\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003efermentation has an alchemical nature of transmuting raw materials into more nutritious\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003evaluable preparations.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeterofermentative\u003c\/strong\u003e - translates to producing a variety of outputs including nutrients,\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCO2, yeasts, acids, and carbohydrates, which plants crave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStore in a cool \u0026amp; dark place at room temperature, 68oF to 86oF (20oC-30oC) and out of\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003edirect sunlight. 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Adopting the essence of natural probiotic farming practices, this treasure is more than just a product - it's a legacy from the earth, under the passionate care of Miles Filippelli since 2016. 💚\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌱 Features \u0026amp; Benefits:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔄 Powered by Lactobacillus bacteria, nature's decomposers, breaking down organic compounds for efficient absorption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍯 Derived from pristine Mountain Water, Willow, Molasses, Sorghum Syrup and local goat whey lactic acid bacteria, harmonized with EM-1.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌼 Made specifically from nutrient-packed willow branches beneficial for all growth phases, particularly the rooting stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍉 Enriched with salicylic acid, willow branches are an old time gardening secret\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📊 Balances and maintains PH levels for better stability in gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📝 Ingredients:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater, Lactic Acid Bacteria from local goat whey, Molasses, Sorghum Syrup, Plant Matter (Willow Branches), EM1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e❓ Why Choose Our Fermented Plant Extract?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌺 Our unique Willow Fermented Plant Extract is tailored for comprehensive plant growth, focusing especially on the rooting phase. Gift your plants the richness of willow and witness the magic unfold! 🌼\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🤝 Proudly associated with \u003cstrong\u003eBuildASoil\u003c\/strong\u003e and dedicated to delivering only the highest quality for the Fermented Plant Extracts product line. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🌿 Willow's Incredible Growth Secret 🌿\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🤩 Ever marveled at the rapid growth of willow? They expand so swiftly that before you know it, new branches have sprouted! 🌳💨\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile their growth might not be instantaneous, they're among the champions of fast growth in the plant world 🌍. Behind this phenomenon lies science. The secret sauce? A unique plant hormone known as indolebutyric acid 🌱💪.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext time you're trimming your exuberant willow, think twice before discarding those branches 🚫🗑️. They hold the essence of willow's powerful growth hormones, perfect for nurturing other plants. Experience the magic of this DIY rooting hormone, and watch your plants thrive like never before 🚀🌱.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📜 Tracing Willow's Roots 📜\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vast Salix genus boasts over 400 willow species sprinkled across the globe 🌐. Beyond its rapid growth, willow holds a rich medicinal legacy, notably as nature's precursor to aspirin. Extracted salicylic acid from willow bark gives us this pain-relieving wonder 💊.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong before aspirin's debut in 1899, indigenous cultures have revered the bark and leaves of the willow tree for its therapeutic properties against pain and inflammation 🌿🩺.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore the age of commercial rooting agents, the willow stood out as the go-to natural enhancer for plant propagation 🌱🔄.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌱 Rooting Hormone: Nature's Growth Elixir 🌱\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e📃 Crafting Willow Water: A Rooting Concoction 📃\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation takes longer and locks in the benefits for long term storage but you can also make a faster version at home. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the art of brewing willow branch tea, your secret weapon for robust plant propagations 🌱💦.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 🌿 Willow Water Rooting Solution 🌿\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYoung willow branches (ideally those that are no thicker than a pencil and from the current year's growth)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA large container or bucket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoiling water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlass jar or bottle for storing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProcedure:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection of Willow Branches:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSearch for a willow tree and cut some young, healthy branches. Remember, the newer the growth, the higher the concentration of the rooting hormone (indolebutyric acid).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation of the Branches:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove all the leaves from the branches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut the branches into small pieces, around 1-2 inches long.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteeping the Willow Pieces:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the cut willow pieces into your container or bucket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour boiling water over the willow pieces, ensuring they are fully submerged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet the mixture sit and steep for 12-24 hours. 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