Korean Natural Farming How to : FPJ

[@katisme5137]

In this side of the world (Malaysia)....we use onion + jaggery sugar for plant growth which we locally term it as MOL Onion. Overipe fruits (eg pineapples and bananas, no citrus fruits) + jaggery sugar...ferment for 7 days...use as foliar spray to promote flowering and fruiting. Nothing gets wasted here in the kitchen for us doing home backyard gardening. LOL

[@biomei.solutions]

+Kat Cattywampus sounds like you have a system :) keep up the good gardening!

[@amsnaathan1496]

Kat Isme could you please explain quantity of onion & sugar ,& against 1 ltr water how many tbsp need to add for final product,thanks

[@biomei.solutions]

+ams naathan if one liter has 1,000ml, what would a 1:500 ratio be?.... Yes. The answer is 2ml = 1:500 in 1ltr

[@yclana1]

Kat Isme Hi, I'm also from Malaysia. Could you kindly tell .me what jaggery sugar is and where to buy it? Thanks.

[@ingoscarpatti3070]

Amazing! Tell us moarrr

[@mardirazzberry]

Chris, the humbleness and thoughtfulness of your videos are not lost on us. Your generousity of time and talent to put into American laymens terms a translation of Korean Natural Farming is a great gift you are giving us, and in turn, mother nature. It's a huge burden to carry the weight of change. After all, this is the biggest bolder to push up the hill of modern CONAGRA. I appauled you and Thank you for your efforts. Your How to videos 3 - 4 yrs ago, brilliantly done, have captured the hearts and minds of farmers/ gardeners everywhere. I know a lot of work still needs to be done so farmers/gardeners can apply to their specific needs, i.e., vegitation available per their location and apply to KNF processes. We are actually writing a whole new way of life. A step-by-step KNF Almanac needs to be created. We are learning to talk and think KNF translated to every language in order to save our planet. That's how serious this is. Please bare with us as we bombard you with questions. Please direct us on how we can learn more. Are there certification classes we can take. I'm in the midwest Chicago IL. I'd welcome the opportunity to become an instructor.

[@mathijsdegraaf8252]

Great clear info Chris. I've watched all of your videos and I love what you're doing. Just found out about KNF and I'm trying to incorporate KNF with Ingham's teachings to gain a deeper understanding of soil biology. I think your videos could be even better if you'd mention the goals and functions of the different steps in your videos. I feel this would give a deeper understanding of the processes involved. Highy appreciate what you're doing!

[@angeliqueroux3017]

A bit late, but agreed. I've no idea what all these are supposed to be used for. XD

[@kerrdesign]

most important question: where'd ya get the jars?

[@JennySimon206]

Bought mine in January 2020. Also got reusable lids. I knew there would be a shortage.

[@tdustonpcd5762]

Walmart. Canning section. I opted for two quart jars.

[@itsmyJOB]

Ross sometimes gets reject cooking supplies like these display jars.

[@markleigh6367]

I use the empty coconut oil jars

[@GTILOUD]

Uline

[@harrietnanfuka8436]

Chris, I am all over your videos. Thank you so much for all the education. I am preparing a tomato farm, I hate chemicals and my search for a while Led me to your channel and I feel blessed. I am digging into FPJ but cannot find the All about FPJ video Again thank you

[@pfg222]

Same here I've been looking for that video

[@JacobRichardson]

Yep I'm looking too!

[@lilbear19601]

Still looking, it’s all gooood.

[@mrprosale]

...take xtra large knife, cut 5 banana flowers and 1 fingertip, throw into jar, add sugar . Magic. Thanks for the video! Love it.

[@douglascassle8988]

Thank you Chris for teaching the language of living soil! Your videos are so helpful and straightforward, I am grateful for your time and dedication!

[@jesuisravi]

I appreciate your speeding up the video at appropriate points.

[@snoopyevans9447]

Bro, thank you for making these videos to teach those of us new to KNF, and make it easy to understand. I can't wait to fail making some of these. I am going to make an FPJ, and an OHN, and then onto IMO1. THANKS AGAIN FOR THE INSTRUCTIVE VIDEOS.

[@jimlewis1992]

How did it go for you?

[@jasonseaward8506]

I cant seem to find your all about FPJ video

[@weedbright]

I have always fermented different flowers and new growth leaves for different purposes but have always used molasses, whats the difference with using brown sugar. Self taught so I do things the way that works for me, but great videos and always trying to correct a few of my problems. Your LAB video was best I can find. I use old bubble bags (90 micro) instead of paper and they double as a strainer. They work great and clean easy.

[@paulcoppin8068]

Banana Flower FPJ worked great and I did the Vinegar afterwards. I harvested some Aji Melocoton Peppers and will see how they work next.

[@donaldsanford2571]

Hi Chris, is the all about FPJ video still not available?

[@willardb682]

I'm looking forward to seeing it as well, where is it located?

[@TheVigilantStewards]

Great how to video! I was looking for the purpose of FPJ and all these other cool home brews, but good to know

[@DrVivek-ub6bf]

Great video Chris. The choice of material for FPJ-banana flower was great for orchards to induce flowering. Maybe a small discussion on suitable FPJ material depending on stage of plant dealt with will be helpful to readers, like leaves/bamboo shoots for vegetative state, unripe fruits for cross over, flowers for flowering, fruits for fruiting can get viewers thinking on what local material to use for this wonderful product!!

[@biomei.solutions]

+Dr. Vivek yes, there is much to teach. Be patient :) any plant is good to begin with :)

[@grandparocky]

WOW MUCH TO KNOW HERE!

[@AcmePulse]

Video. presentation and ambiance is awesome. Thank you Chris!

[@Beezlz]

Another great video! I foraged some horsetail in the PNW and made mine with that about six months ago. I use it with my OHN when I brew liquid IMO and also do sporadic foliar/drench applications with just FPJ and OHN. I have never seen an immune response expressed so quickly by a plant! Of all the books and resources I use regularly, your videos are some of my favorites and I can't wait for the next one. One thing I'm looking close at is how the Soil Food Web approach fits with KNF. I mean I've seen first hand that it works, but there are varying opinions regarding using anaerobes and fermented inputs when there is a focus on sample counts of specific fungi, bacteria and micro-arthropods/nematodes/etc. The argument usually centers around anaerobes being antagonistic to fungi in particular. You may already know of this, as I know you mentioned Elaine Ingham in one of your other videos, but she seems to discount some of the aforementioned methods. Nonetheless, I'm going to be taking some SFW courses very soon and hope to bridge some of these practices. For my own purposes if nothing else. Thanks for putting these proper methods out there for people to use!

[@biomei.solutions]

+Beezlz awesome, so glad you enjoy the videos! If you do that foliage drench that you mentioned, I recommend that you add BRV. Regarding the microbial interaction questions; some rock star scientists know too much to learn anything more ;) I love Elaine Ingham!! She is definitely on the cutting edge of soil science/microbial research. What's funny is the university that she lead is now being lead by someone who's mission statement is 'to come up with a way for farmers to collect their own indigenous inoculant'... KNF isn't an anaerobic process, none of the steps (done correctly) permit anaerobic situations. I have used a microscope to check my work for five years now as well as sent away for several biological labs using various IMO and soil samples using "Earthfort" labs. I can assure you if she discounts NF she is discounting many of the things she advocates for. We have an 800acre macadamia nut farm, we have been using KNF for six + years now and with trees liking a 30:1 fungal:bacterial ratio, they are VERY happy. Like anything though depending on your process you can select for bacteria or fungi. I add wood chips and some humid acid to the imo3 process. The material I use on our farm us super high diversity and very fungal. Maybe I should make a video and get into some serious science :) Keep on natural farming! Keep in contact :)

[@Beezlz]

I have the BRV and have used it, but do omit sometimes. I'll use each time henceforth. (side note: have some apples for ACV - what do you think about using it alternatively?) Regarding the SFW, I'm in the middle of one of their courses now. I should have clarified when I said 'anaerobic'... I experiment with different fermentations as well, both in the Jadam style and with the use of lactobacillus anaerobic facultative bacteria. What do you think of these methods? Results have been nothing but positive so far. Sometimes I do the LAB ferments in sealed containers for two weeks or until pH drops below 4 - more like an FPE and also good for consistent results. The jadam style of adding leaf mold and watching the foam rings appear on top of the water is interesting, but with the amount of time it sits, wouldn't these be considered anaerobic conditions as well? Fermentation is okay for some microbes, but not others, right? Or maybe the idea is that they go dormant, like with IMO2, and can be awoken later?? know you haven't specifically promoted these methods and I know humans still have a lot to learn about microbes and their activities, just appreciate your opinion. I approach the SFW cirriculum with an objective eye, as I do anything else, and I can't wait to bring the scope into the equation so I can answer some of these questions for myself. FYI, I also have a ton of contact with organic farmers as an inspector and this is all, although ancient, very next level. The majority of organic farmers perpetuate their issues and have no idea how or why. We gotta get this information out. Cheers!!

[@biomei.solutions]

Beezlz JMS is definitely an anaerobic process. It is also a great tool! I have opinions about the differences of some of these that I am not going to get into right here. Bottom line these are some incredible tools! I am currently teaching some people who will be doing some short term compassion/justice work in the third world and I am teaching JMS because it will be easy and accessible where resources are limited. I look forward to talking in the future :)

[@ruwannanayakkara1386]

Great comments in this whole chain, thank you both for your comments!

[@krazykillar4794]

I love this channel . I'm really getting into this , it's very exciting .

[@shaunmasi2185]

Thanks Chris. Just finished LAB now I'm moving on to this. It's pretty fun and fascinating stuff, i must say. Lol Much love all the way from Botswana.

[@janctube]

Great video, thanks! After visiting your website I know that I NEED to watch ALL your videos. I love what you guys are doing, keep it up!

[@josiasharder9712]

So does this need to be stored in the fridge then and if you want it to be shelf stable you need to super saturate it?

[@forrestwestberry6868]

Getting started on my season of fermentation. Many thanks for everything you do. Stay awesome

[@mnrkbudz9521]

Mate what did you do to the audio i have my head phones on and the sound is only coming through one side, my heart skipped a beat i thought i broke them

[@Wanda_Jannette]

I am so into this. Thank you for being such a great teacher & sharing your knowledge. Blessings!

[@biomei.solutions]

+WJ Miranda you are welcome :) Have fun!

[@truthseeker9688]

I made this 13 days ago....weighed everything. It is not breaking down into liquid like yours did. There is a bit of liquid...but majority still green weeds. In a 73 F temperature.

[@georgathomas8248]

Thanks for the reply Chris....I have been using only 4cc per gallon and my plants are growing like crazy. They are going to love a double dose! Another question please: Can I spray this on the leaves as a bug deterrent? You are so smart...great videos. Thank you for sharing!!!

[@SproutingFam]

Chris, I learn a lot from you thank you for teaching KNF in English!!!!

[@bobbyanderson8230]

Drake is awesome, don't get me wrong, BUT I get it better the way Chris teaches. Thanks bro

[@unknown.account]

My dear sir, this is amazing. I just listened to a podcast where you described KNF and your channel, and I'm hyped to try this soon. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and greetings from the far away lands of unknown. And as was said in the podcast with monkey, I'll "follow the f*cking instructions"

[@jinendravani1984]

Good suggestion . Any expery days for it and how much water to add to spray to plants or around the root of the plant

[@somosknow1]

Can't figure no "all about fpj" :( Got link?

[@findingsolutions198]

He should put in the descripción , i Lost an hour

[@mateypastillas]

neither do i

[@truesight91]

I am confused some people say for FPJ used "half the amount" of sugar especially when using garden weeds like comfrey, nettles, dandelion ect... and even less when using fruit because fruit peels are full of sugar. This is banana flower so its somewhere between a plant and a fruit?

[@BlazRa]

If you don't just have a fruit farm available and your using banana peels I recommend adding yeast because they're most likely won't be any wild yeast on it

[@stickysat]

Thanks a lot for offering the world these great how-to vids Chris ! :) I have one question : When brown sugar is added to the finished FPJ for outside of the fridge conservation, is the ratio for use still 1:1000 ? As the concentration in plant's elements should be weaker due to the added sugar, shouldn't the ration be something like 1:800 ? Maybe it has no importance but i'm wondering... Thanks in advance for your answer but no problem if you don't have the time, i'll know you're busy making the world a better place :-)

[@kamisisamuel6983]

Can we use molasses in place of brown sugar?

[@joybaisden2574]

Hello, I am not in a tropical area (Ohio). For the plants, can I use cabbage, artichokes, nasturtiums, wild amaranth, etc? Can you give me some more ideas? Thank you, Joy

[@sarahracines834]

hello,gd day,jyst what im lookibg for to boost the gealth of my rabbits...what is the ratio of using it in drinkers..thank you...for your help...

[@AkramAli-78655]

How many time will have to spray over plants once a day, on alternative,or weekly or on fortnightly or monthly

[@destinyfurrow9446]

Thanks for information please more videos soon hope all is good 4 u and your fam

[@aintskairtolskol9520]

hey chris,,love the vid's and im off to making them,question though,finding these ingrediants arent working out so well in the city and forget about banna flower,lol,,is it possible to use store bought fruit ,like apple and pears to make the FPJ

[@bryanvenegoni6617]

As always informative as can be while still being simple enough for the layman .. thanks again for sharing Chris Trump!! 👊Anybody got a link on that funnel/filter setup? I am only finding small ones and buchners via google search on the subject...

[@heterodox3487]

Excellent tutorial Chris, thanks for sharing. I just made a small batch of FPJ from winter cress (barbarea vulgaris). First dynamic plant here in spring. It came out like syrup and actually tastes really good. Not sure if I made enough for the plants🍀

[@tavyfavorite1149]

Yes, it attract too much ants in my fruits trees.

[@bizfactory5388]

Thanks dude, just followed it to a T for some fenugreek. Have you ever fermented fenugreek? I'm curious about the NPK but haven't been able to find an estimate.

[@jckasugatan6810]

That banana flower is edible. yum!

[@neverwinterfarms]

@Chris Trump any chance you remember the brand name of the funnel you use? You also used another funnel & strainer in the OHN video.

[@sunitamalik5023]

Liked yur video a lot. Will be Beneficial for my gardening

[@lolitabonita08]

can not find the "All about FPJ" disappointed to see that the video lack more info in regards the fpj...how it is used, when it is used, why it is used, shelf life and so forth...

[@luisgonzalez8013]

Thank you Chris, I can't wait for the video!

[@loo2a82]

can i use refined sugar and molasses to it ? brown sugar is really expensive here ? and the plant can i use guava?? and can i add lab to it so if finish the process faster ? and what if the fruit are in the fridge i didnt pick it in the morning isit gone work ?? and can i do with liquid fpj after fermenting and if am gone dilute it what the ratio ? sorry for too much q

[@ShayneNayNay]

great video! Just what I was looking for.

[@noah4987]

Would the FPJ be harmful to fish if introduced to an aquaponics system in about a 1:500 ratio? And if it would be okay, how frequently do you feel that could happen? Thanks for the great video.

[@texlang6913]

HINT: to make the mixing go much faster use two buckets and pour the contents back and forth 8-10 times. They will be thoroughly mixed by then.

[@danlp7670]

"BOXING" the fluids

[@martinpike803]

Could you use landscape cloth for lids and where did you purchase the 3 gallon jars

[@SuperLazyCat]

great video...one problem how do you you apply it? I added it to some plants they died other plant were fine.

[@astargzr126]

a couple tablespoons per gallon of water

[@kkrollingskkrollings3173]

How long is the shelf life storing the FPJ it like that in a cool dark place after it is made? I just made a batch and would really like to know. Thanks great video watched it a few different times over last couple years.

[@alirazachang]

Hey chris can you show your tools for compost re piling or rotating it by tractor

[@cqammaz53]

I don't have banana flower but in the spring I'm planting some comfrey I was told it is a good composting green leaf and I can make liquid fertilizer with it by brewing it in a 5-gallon bucket Can I substitute the banana flower for comfrey?

[@Habitt5253]

Could you blend your plant material up for even more surface area or would that be going too far?

[@nathangroves7403]

Why can't I find the "all about fpj"video

[@willardb682]

Nor can I

[@mateypastillas]

neither do i

[@JustinaLindeman]

Hi, I just found your channel and i really like it so far! Thank you for all the very thorough explanations! I am wondering if potatoes would be good to use since they have a lot of potassium. Everything I've learned so far seems to use the leafy green.

[@matiashernandez3050]

What is the video that you say you talk all about the FPJ? Someone have the link? I can not find it!

[@theweekendwarrior6355]

Still waiting on your all about FPJ video.

[@SuperSetCity]

I have a question No one’s been able to answer for me can you cut up an aloe vera plant and fermented it with brown sugar

[@maakomaakko4502]

Cut, blend, try and see the result.

[@abdulrockman1]

Is it healthy to drink the fermented plant juice or is it too full of sugar?

[@coconoelnyc]

Instead of mixing the plants with sugar, can I instead grind the plants, or use a juicer machine and extract all the nutrients, and then mix it with sugar on a 1:1 ratio? Thanks!

[@ahmedalshaabiny7842]

Greetings . this is very useful indeed , where i live , middle east , the brown sugar is very expensive , may i use Molasses instead or white sugar + molasses using high temperatures? thank you

[@taufiqasri1680]

Hello.. Good video, any explaination on how to use this FPJ ?

[@sawadikin]

do you have link or blog for fpj sources and what they use for?

[@stevederheim2114]

Great video! If I make multiple kinds of FPJ, can you water/fertilize with several ones at once or should you wait a day or 2?

[@niellecustodio3473]

Hello Chris Trump, I would like to ask is I can use any parts of the plants like leaves and fruits of vegetables on making fermented plant juice? I am still kinda confused because some info didn't tell what part of the plants to be used, while the other said that only shoots of the plants is to be used. I'm kinda stuck on making treatments for my thesis about fermented plant juice. Thank you very much in advance...

[@carloseduardobrandaofonsec2549]

Where's the all about FPJ video ? Loved the video by the way ! Thanks.

[@JayaprakashPXmen]

Can we use mooringa leaves for fpj? What is the best source to make all purpose FPJ? Banana flower vs mooringa leaves which is better?

[@much2manny]

Does this same process apply to Limes in an ffj? Does the anti microbial nature of limes make this possible or useful ?

[@caseG80]

Hey Chris can u explain why one would use sugar instead of salt preferably when making a citrus ffj . Thanks ..

[@rafaelilingan5733]

Can you post link of your vid. In making vinegar.. using that by product..

[@pdub2762]

Hey Chris. excellent video once again! does anyone know if comfrey fpj leftovers will make a decent vinegar ? once the video comes out. Or is it because he is using banana? thx!

[@biomei.solutions]

+Paul White yes you can make vinegar out of comfrey. As far as the quality; this is very subjective and you would need to decide what your measuring criteria is ;) If you are going for nutrient density in vinegar for health purposes then comfrey might be the best there is, if you are going for taste, then you may need to decide who is tasting ;)

[@YenniHope]

Great information, thank you. Could beet sugar be used instead of cane sugar in the fermentation? Brown cane sugar is quite expensive here in the Northen Europe but we have local sugar, so I was wondering if there is a way to use that?

[@Technoanima]

from my understanding, equal parts fruit work too.

[@orangaroorabbitowltranscen610]

Is there a second ferment or extraction of the leftover beet&sugar mash? Or does it get composted? I'm soaking the strained mash in brewed compost tea for a few hours then I'm going to feed plants with the infused tea and then compost the remaining mash.

[@27160cactus]

how to use them, dilution ?Would this make the soil acidic if used to drench the plant?

[@ancientone6980]

can i make FPJ using the stems&leaves from my plants? or does it need to be made using the flower as you have done?

[@vance7354]

Are then any plants that are NOT suitable for FPJ? Like If I have left over Onions, Lime peels, lemon peels, etc are they ok to use? I have been trying to find a list of plants NOT safe for FPJ and I am having no luck finding any information.

[@tickpicker2001]

Hello Chris, can a person use a head of cabbage you would buy from a farmers market, or does it need to be harvested from the wild to get the wild yeast.

[@nizamnoor1646]

Very clear explanation.Great 👍♥️

[@emteajuddin5615]

In fish waste, fish oil also remain, is fish oil damage plant soil, answer kindly

[@ethanmiller5192]

How does this compare to the Jadam liquid Fertilizer? Jadam seems to leave the sugar out in its mixtures. Do you see a benefit to this?

[@AkramAli-78655]

Could fpj of basil be prepared? And if yes, then what can be it's benefits over the plants

[@MariaLuciaGomezGreenberg]

Good Morning from California! 🐳 I have been doing worm composting for 15 years and want to compost everything worms can't handle. I am learning about bokashi and want to make my own EM. Does your FPJ have enough bacteria to use in bokashi? Can I use other fruits to make FPJ? How do I dechlorinate city water? Thank you for your great videos. Take care, Maria

[@elirisner370]

Hey Chris I’m planing on making ffj next year with some freezer Burt blue berries what some advice you can give me for making it keeping it and using it in my garden

[@checo9728]

Hi do u store it in fridge ? Or just cool dark place?

[@jacobb9823]

I left an fpj jar alone for about 3weeks before separating the plant material. It has a slight vinegar smell is it okay to use in my plants or should I trash it ?

[@notseymour617]

Can I make FPJ with rosemary ? Because where i leave is winter and not to many plants are growing. Thank you George.

[@magnumjgjg]

Can you just run your plant matter through a blender, and then mix by weight?

[@ryliecoyote5357]

I use regular mason jars and for a lid I take my paper and I screw it on with the metal part of the lid 😉

[@kylemarrs2734]

With FPJ, will the temperature in the morning effect the quality of material that is ultimately produced? Is it ok to gather material in the 40s or 50s degree range? I know microorganisms are most active at warmer temperatures. Any thoughts?

[@loganmann5238]

If I were to make ffj from wild persimmons would the process be the same? thank you

[@kobyguye]

If they were ripe, yes.

[@jdk3127]

when they baked that knife i think the added four tablespoons of big instead of two, and they completely forgot to mix in any sharp at all. it;s hopeless.

[@weilipan1379]

hi chris. nice video. why banana flowers? besides banana flowers, what other plants can be used?

[@arowanagardens5306]

great video chris,, cant wait for ur next video, "HowTo:Vinegar" , please don't make us wait so long

[@biomei.solutions]

+Arowana Gardens thank you for the encouragement! I will release the vinegar video the second week of February. I need to find a way to work part time teaching this, ;) so I have more time to spend on it.

[@VlogsNiKuyang]

Hi can i give this to chickens? As their feed?....if yes, how much will i give them in daily basis...thank you sir.

[@antoinetter6458]

Great to the point video. Love it.