HOW TO MAKE SOIL BACTERIA - Step by Step Guide

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I have looked through a huge KZbin presentation on everything related to Terra preta, LAB, molasses, biochar and natural fertilization in general. This video and its creator are awesome. Such a good and simple explanation that anyone can understand. The calm and comprehensible speech of the author almost calms you down. I want to tell the author that I thank him from the bottom of my heart, for his great effort to spread his knowledge and practical demonstration, among all interested people of the world, Thank you, thank you, thank you🥰😍💚

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[@TheWeedyGarden]

thanks Andre. Great feedback 🙏🏻🎥💜

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I have watched a few "making bacteria" videos before, and those were BOR-ING. zzzzz This one, however, is a classic, plenty of humor, lots of eye candy, and tons of information!!! Thank you!!!!!!! for the entertaining lesson and the encouragement.

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[@branchingoutpermaculturewi4766]

ive been building my food forest for almost four years and this is the coolest thing ive seen for helping my compost cheers mate

[@Whatsthedealsquirter]

There is another recipe where you take a cooked potato put it in a sock and you take some slimy leaves off the forest floor in a 5 gallon bucket with some amount of sea salt in it and fill that 5 gallon bucket full of water and hang the two socks in there and cover it so nothing can get in it and it makes some sort of solution I forgot what it's called but it's like another bio nutrient thing like this

[@PrincessMira64]

I'm a microbial biotechnologist so ofc i understand all the science behind this and watching your video was super interesting as it sounded like a lab experiment to me 😊 keep up the good work ❤

[@multiversity6290]

I have just started experimenting with compost tea and needed to kickstart it with my own soil bacteria. Thank you for this video. I loved it.

[@zaria5785]

I added sour milk and yogurt and a bunch of overripe bananas and egg shells into my compost bin. It started to heat up. Thanks weedy garden!

[@FrozenDippedMushrooms]

Add your own pee n it will get even hotter.

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[@TheWeedyGarden]

Sorry about the sound this time folks. A few have noted that the music is a bit distracting. Can’t fix it now but it is noted 🙏🏻

[@Piccolo_Sun]

nice stuff my brother take a peek at the things i put together they will aid you further 🦶🏾🦶🏾🐾🐾🐾

[@jimbobsjourney]

Hey Weedy, any chance you could share with us where you purchased your containers? I can’t find anything similar on Amazon and would appreciate the smallest clue as I have a four year keen as beans to try this!

[@TheWeedyGarden]

@@jimbobsjourney I found mine on a scrap pile but try brewing stores. Home brewing!

[@thebackyardbrewer5611]

Can you consume that mother culture or use it for fermenting foods or drinks?

[@TheCstri]

I Like the music, although is distracting. Maybe you can lower the music next time instead of removing it.

[@lisasunray6449]

1 tablespoon of dry yeast 1 tablespoon of sugar 1 quart of water. Mix well, let sit for 15 minutes. I mix this concoction with 5 gallon compost tea and wait about 24 hours before applying to my veggies. They love it😊

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First time watcher. I love how you casually drop measurements. So many creators don't realize that on this side of the camera, the feels-like size is lost. Great video.

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The best explanation on KZbin period

[@highlandmist7769]

Brit living in the USA here, just gotta say that you are living my dream life. 😊Watching your videos is like being back at school, except this time I'm enjoying the lessons. Now that autumn is in full swing I'm about to try my hand at vermicomposting to use the fallen leaves.

[@kellymcbrearty6691]

I have the rice water, raw milk, & blackstrap. I'm ready to mix into the new fermenting bucket. Thank you for telling me to just put the white bucket in a black trash bag. Such a simple answer. I searched & searched for a black fermenting bucket and couldn't find one. Your videos are THE BEST. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Bacteria here I come... 🙋🏼‍♀️🤣

[@kellymcbrearty6691]

SO. I just have to "vent" a little and let people know what I went through. I bought a whitish/clear (wine) fermenting bucket. The lid to the bucket I bought wouldn't even snap on tight and I had to use duck tape to keep it air tight. DON'T BUY THIS. Its worth the search to find a black fermenting bucket and try to find a screw (gamma) seal lid. Hopefully this will help others not go through what I went through. Good luck composters!!!!

[@kathybrinson283]

⁠@kelley did u ever find a black bucket??? I’m in FL, have looked Everywhere & black cannot find Anything to work!! I barely have room in fridge for much Anything to fit! Sure as heck no room for huge black trash bag!!! BUMMED OUT cause idk WHERE TO TURN NOW!!!

[@kellymack7680]

​@@kathybrinson283 yes. Yes I did. United States Plastic Corporation. I also bought the gamma lids, which I LOVE. The lids are worth the extra $. The buckets were a bit more than I wanted to spend BUT they're worth it & I just had to get them. I got the buckets with the spigots. Happy gardening! I just LOVE Weedy Garden.

[@lizkellett6700]

So much work to put this together, i am on the second week, just added the milk to the rice water,buckets, molasses at the ready, great video easily understood the way you put information across to your viewers thank you Weedy,your videos are brilliant.

[@ptrainingbytim]

Beautiful vid brother. Your vids always have me praising the Lord for His amazing creation. Blessings from northern california.

[@pmd7914]

After seeing this I went to a workshop about Korean Natural Farming. In particular Indigenous Micro Organisms. Please do a series about IMO 1, 2, 3 & 4. Thanks.

[@NhtOwl-og6lc]

For those in Australia looking for a black bucket - I’ve used a Bunnings 20L bucket and lid (dark green but should work the same - it’s solid colour and as good as black). Bought a $6 worm farm tap (also Bunnings), because it comes with a rubber washer and screw on back; drilled a hole using a hole saw (didn’t have one, so bought their cheap $20 set, but maybe you can buy a singular one to fit the tap if you don’t have one already) then bought some brewers pressure valves off eBay. Went together perfectly 😊

[@fionabalfe1376]

Thank you so much for the construction advice. I am off to Bunnings

[@SouthFloridaSunshine]

The whole video was great, but I especially loved your creative story book like beginning. You are such a lovely story teller/teacher. And the cinematography is always artsy. Love, love, love.

[@musoandafan965]

You can add a tbs or so of Lab to a glass of water for gut health. also you can make cheese from the curd. Love the little poem in the storage chapter! From what ive read, there are 3 layers in the rice water and the middle layer is the one we want. Cheers Weedy

[@Chocoholiclady66]

The Mother Lacto-Brew mixed with equal part non-chlorinated water is excellent for treating compacted soil. Just needs time. Spray over the area with it once or twice per month. Depending upon how badly compacted, 3 months to a year (18 months at most for very severely compacted area that is rock/concrete hard) and the soil isn't compacted anymore. Like magic! Easy, effortless -- just needs time.

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[@lizkellett6700]

Great video lots great info i have just started my minion city,cannot wait to use the finished product.Thanks again weedy.

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Love what u do thank u

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I learn this method of homemade fertilizers ……IT WORKS SO WELL The fertilizer is very productive the vege and fruit is more bigger Nice explanation ❤

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An excellent video on composting, im looking at turning my Green Waste Wheelie Bin into a compost bin

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Welcome aboard!

[@marcussmart3275]

Hahaha you forgot to squeeze after the molasses rinse. Good on ya mate. Was a joy to learn from you

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I started a garden at home in Las vegas nv. It Gets 110 degrees or more here but found a few things that like the heat. Your channel has helped me a lot. Thank you

[@jacobhency3388]

You're great, thank you so much.

[@bigfoot3322]

Great Video! Another thing people should take into consideration when using city water is the chlorine in it kills bacteria. So if your trying to grow colonies use either rain water or get a chlorine filter.

[@AdvExplorer]

Spring or stream that is clean can work too

[@unionse7en]

if you just let water sit in a vessel the chlorine will dissipate to the air in a few days, depends on amount , surface area to volume ratio tray quicker than columnar vessel etc.

[@goldmiiind]

@@unionse7en24hr open air most of the chlorine evaporates

[@sirsanti8408]

The chlorine slowly evaporated after a day

[@bigfoot3322]

@@sirsanti8408 Yeah but, i would be more worried about initial contact even if it does evaporate relatively quickly its something to consider that's all.

[@pamelablessing1571]

Just got referred to your channel.. great information. Thanks

[@Saer-s9u]

This is great for keeping the bacterial balance going in septic tanks too! 'Feed' every 4 to 6 months and you'll never need to call the honey wagon pump truck.😊😊😊

[@stayawakenhealthy2539]

Excellent Video.👍💯 I must say, 1 needs a LOT of patience to "Make the brews"!! Amazed to see how little you only need to add to 9ltrs of Rainwater. Your brews would go very far and do loads of GR8T work. So much land is almost dead from people using weed killers/NOT GOOD. Hat's off to your patience and sharing your knowledge Professor Weedy Gardner. 👨‍🏫😊🙏🙏

[@OliviANDixie]

I love your humor! ❤ "squeezing" the glass jar to get the last molasses! 😉😂

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Good morning, David, from Windermere, Florida zone 9b 🇺🇸 This video is the best explanation of LAB I've ever seen 👏 Take care ❤Peggy❤

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Thanks Weedy! Have you found a way to possibly detoxify our municiple water sources?

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That is, I have no knowledge about the food in the soil, but I know that the food in the soil is very important to the ecosystem. Your knowledge has inspired me to learn. I will try my best to put it to good use. Thank you. I personally hate and strongly oppose the use of chemicals that destroy food in the soil. In Thailand, farmers have little knowledge about soil conservation and maintaining the value of soil for long-term sustainable food. It is safe for both people and water and consumers, including those who grow crops.

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I appreciate this. It's nice learning something new that's actually practical and useful to everyday life. I used to like watching other science videos and they used to be fun to watch, but it never felt like I was learning anything useful aside from random facts that I could regurgitate to others that could feign interest, if they so chose to. So, thank you.

[@TheWeedyGarden]

Nice one 👍

[@katziflunder2439]

Hey Weedy, i got a tip. If you put so much sugar in your start solution (ricewater+milk) till its like syrup, all bacteria will go into stasis. That is much better for storing, otherwise the strong bakteria will eat the weak, even in your fridge. Stasis for more diversity or even a hand of good compost or earth from the woods added in the beginning. How are your mushrooms growing? Remember to use your garden giants at your walkways in the foodforest too. Greetings

[@TheWeedyGarden]

Mushies are only 14 days old yet. It’ll be another month at least

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[@TheWeedyGarden]

Love that!

[@omairaleon4015]

Epic video and content... One question, any ways to do this vegan? wonder if the milk can be replace with another type of produc such as rejuvelac or probiotics... thanks!

[@BrixThePlanter]

11:11 I drink it on a weekly basis especially when I’m not feeling well! Along with OHN, liquid calcium, liquid phosphorus

[@cassiewalker8201]

Please could you tell me where to buy that 20L drum. I have searched the internet and cannot find a 20 litre black drum like yours. Thank you SO much! Love your video, I have a jar in the cupboard under my sink, day 5 and it's definitely brewing me some L Bacteria. woohoo!

[@Bongwell420]

I love my living soil, ferments are the way to grow =)

[@Bongwell420]

I wish you could see the size of my aloes plants they live living soil too

[@martinapellegrino9209]

Amazing video and amazing explanation! Thanks a lot for creating it

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Your videos are so amazing. Thank you so much for sharing it with the world. I liked your older LAB video, but this one was better imo.

[@NextLevel-ow2wy]

I haven't started a garden yet but I'm interested in growing with bacteria soil but I couldn't find any good videos until i stumbled upon you thanks for the great info

[@BrixThePlanter]

15:02 there’s a process name for this called Fermented Plant Extracts By Miles.. but there’s books from like 20-30 years ago explaining at far before it was really even translated into FPE, JADAM, KNF

[@wudimusic]

Thank you, i will usse this for my indoor-grow, my living soil will love that :D

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You have that gift for attractive thumbnail pictures!!! ❤❤❤

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He seem pretty happy.

[@mobiusprolix8454]

Out of pure curiosity, where, or who did you first learn about this type of garden assistance? It is an awful lot of great information. Cheers!

[@nogs22]

thanks mate. love this. music was fine, concentrating that hard on your words i didnt notice the music. my milks in day 2....regards U.K.

[@bengalcafuta7117]

Any idea what to use if you live in Europe and you don't want to use coffee and banana peels? Thanks :) Kepp up the good work!

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[@charlottewilliams7866]

Thank you for this more detailed description of the microbial tea. Several months ago you described it but I didn't understand some of the finer details such the need for a black container. I used a white plastic bucket...and had a mess after several days :( Now I have more complete info. Thank you!

[@OrganixFarms]

Best LAB video I’ve seen by far!

[@richlijacanacua]

Thank you for the lessons and demonstrations in how to make Lacto Bacillus Fertilizer.

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Awesome! From start to finish!! Thanks Mr. Weedy!!!

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love your creativity, very entertaining!

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This was a lovely video, great content, great frequency, and calming. I learned a lot! Thank you for this.

[@deleqtronica8733]

First time watcher, i have to say i love your channel. The editting work is fantastic, content is excellent. I cant believe you drank that bacteria juice with the mold cover 😂

[@mother0superior]

Thank you so much for sharing the knowledge... I'm currently breeding the bacteria... Which plant could you use instead of banana peels and seaweed (Central Europe)... Cheers...have a great one...

[@Chris-op7yt]

i bought trichodermas, because have an outbreak of root knot nematodes. also useful and a foliar antifungal, and a general plant tonic. i know what i'm applying and why. would love to see footage of trichodermas eating garden problematic fungi, such as powdery mildew. easy to see trichodermas if you brew up a quantity.

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Love to see your videos !!!! From Portugal. I have started my food florest and you and Geoff are real my mentors. Be well ✌

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Me too! 🙏🏻💪🏻😃

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Cheers Weedy! Educational, practical, and entertaining in equal measure. Love your work!

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Great watching, food for thought!😊

[@prodigyneverdie]

Lo hice y aún estoy en la Fase 2, añadí 750ml de leche hace 2 días, porque no tengo un bote más grande, y ... parece que mis pequeños Pac-Mans estaban realmente hambrientos, porque ellos han bebido más leche que yo en ese tiempo 😱 I did it and I'm still in Phase 2, I added 750ml of milk 2 days ago, because I don't have a bigger bottle, and... it seems that my little Pac-Mans were really hungry, because they have drunk more milk than me in that time 😱

[@kristinachan-n4o]

Great video very inspirational. Where do you get those black kegs with taps from. Im in NSW australia

[@vancamerawoman7399]

Brilliant explanation and demonstration David. I’m onto it as soon as I find the organic molasses 😊

[@JTRBeats]

Starting my first batch tonight 🦠🧫❤

[@The-life-of-z]

I thought this would be way harder and more ingredients. Thank you weedy

[@2bored4life]

To the bacteria this man is God and he is kind.

[@rurydermawan9977]

Hello, I wanna asking a question about Molasses. I'm very happy to have Lactobacillus with your recipe, thanks. And I don't know exactly in my country about process "Unsulphured black strap" with many product with no brand. So, how we know the Molasses product not using "Unsulphured Black Strap"? And if we using that, what the effects? Thx Weedy Garden ❤

[@paulagnew4664]

You are the one in a million billion quadrillion mate. Bloody well done hats off to all you do.

[@djgriffin66]

Thank you.... I looked into KNF a while ago... but the vids I saw were very clinical and confusing... this is brilliant :) & perfect timing too... just cleared out my cupboards and found multiple bottles of black strap molasses, got everything here to get started (which helps when you live in the middle of nowhere ;) ) Might have to paint some 5 gallon tubs black and get some taps for them... but otherwuse we're good :) Plus I've got 47 meat chickens in the yard I'm trying to do the 'chicken tractir on steroids' thing with... tractor is a caravan that isn't moving, but I'm moving the piles daily... and the chooks love it as they can get to any fly larve ;) But we also have a humanure composting area... and as we're in New Mexico, keeping it wet isn't easy.... so anything to help it along will be a good thing ;) THANK YOU for your videos :)

[@TheWeedyGarden]

The LAB will help your humanure breakdown and will take away the smell too. Sounds like you will be busy. Thanks for sharing 👍✌️

[@djgriffin66]

@TheWeedyGarden No smell, thankfully ;) The flies tend to prefer the chicken tractor piles to the humanure ones.... which is a good thing ;) We missed any monsoons this year though, so everything is DRY... if I can give it all a kick start before Winter, that will help :) Need to give myself a kickstart tomorrow to get it started too ;) What with learning to look after a top bar hive, 5 ducks, multiple laying chooks and 47 meat chooks (plus 1 special needs bird ;) ) I spend half the day wandering in circles working out what I need to do still hehe ... this nudge helps... thanks ;)