FOLIAR SPRAYS
Korean Natural Farming foliar sprays are natural solutions used to enhance plant health, increase nutrient uptake, and deter pests and diseases.
Here are some common foliar spray recipes used in KNF:
Basic Foliar Spray Recipe: 1:1000
Ingredients: - 1 litre of clean, non-chlorinated water
1ml Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB)
1ml Fermented Plant Juice (FPJ) or Fermented Fruit Juice (FFJ)
1ml Jadam Wetting Agent (JWA) or Aloe Vera Juice
1-2 tablespoons of brown sugar or molasses
Instructions:
Mix the LAB, FPJ or FFJ, and brown sugar/molasses into the water.
Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
Brew/Bubble mixture for 18-24hours or allow to ferment for 24-48 hours at room temperature.
Strain the liquid to remove any solids.
Spray the diluted solution evenly onto plant leaves, including the tops and undersides, during early morning or late afternoon to avoid harsh sunlight.
*Oriental Herbal Nutrient (OHN) Foliar Spray:* Ingredients: - 1 liter of clean, non-chlorinated water
2 ml of OHN (Oriental Herbal Nutrient) Instructions
2 ml of Surfacant- Jadam Wetting Agent (JWA) or Aloe Vera Juice
Mix the OHN with the water.
Stir well to thoroughly incorporate the OHN.
Dilute the solution with water (usually a 1:500 to 1:1000 ratio) to avoid over-concentration.
Apply the diluted OHN solution as a foliar spray.
Avoid spraying during the hottest part of the day to prevent burning the leaves, and aim to spray when the weather is calm to minimize drift.
*Spor Pest Spray
1:1000 ratio
-Oriental Herbal Nutrients- OHN
-Lacto Bacillus Bacteria- LAB
-Garlic & Chilli
Ferment 1cup of garlic & 1 cup of chilli with Enough Brown rice vinegar to cover.
Leave to ferment for 45days in a glass sealed container, burp lid once a week.
-Aloe Juice
take thick leaf cuttings of aloe vera, cutting in half and scooping out the clear flesh.
Puree 500g of aloe pulp to 1litre of water.