Microbial Inoculants and Compost Teas | Harley Smith's Master Growers Series

[@mauricecalliss1303]

OH YES THIS GUY IS FREEKING ACE. KEEP IT UP HARLEY YOU OLD GOAT .MASSIVE CONTRIBUTOR TO OUR COLLECTIVE KNOWLEDGE NOT JUST HIS KNOWLEDGE BUT HIS ENTHUSIASM ALSO .THANKS HARLEY.

[@evanfernandez9885]

Love to see Harley doing more long form videos

[@caseG80]

Cheers Harley haven’t seen ya in a while learned a ton many yrs back

[@Mystical_Junkie]

Gold Jerry, gold!!!

[@wudangmtn]

Fascinating.

[@kevinv2474]

Love this man.

[@HighLander4life]

Yes here we go again ❤️

[@krustysurfer]

i have been using compost teas for a decade, what you say is TRUTH! Thank you Dr Harley

[@Maya-Elijah-Simmie-Kam_Dad_]

Harley has helped me through countless grows. I've still used all RAW products to this day...mixed with Rooted Leaf

[@KALIX-NPK]

@Maya-Elijah-Simmie-Kam_Dad_ - That’s fantastic to hear! 🌱 We love knowing Harley’s insights have made such a positive impact on your grows. Combining RAW products with Rooted Leaf sounds like a powerful duo-you're clearly giving your plants the very best! Keep up the great work, and happy growing! 🌿💪

[@richstone2627]

Thank you

[@Happy240lad]

Always here for the new content ❤

[@KALIX-NPK]

Thank you! We appreciate your support!

[@mauricecalliss1303]

PLANTS ARE JUST AMAZING 300 MILLION YRS OF EVOLUTION BRILLIANT. REALKY TGEY DO SOME OF THE MOST AMAZING THINGS THAT DEFY SCIENTIFIC UNDERSTANDING .TRULY THEY ARE MORE ALIVE THAN WE REALISE THEY CAN SEE THEY CAN HEAR TGEY CAN FEEL THEY CAN SMELL THEY HAVE A SPIRIT THAT ??????GOES BEYOND OUR GRASP.

[@KALIX-NPK]

@mauricecalliss1303 - What an incredible comment! 🌿 You’ve perfectly captured the awe-inspiring brilliance of plants and the unseen magic happening in the rootzone. From 300 million years of evolution to their ability to interact with their environment-truly, plants are nature's finest engineers! Your nettle tea method sounds fantastic for vegetative growth-simple, effective, and a beautiful way to work in harmony with nature. 🌱 The combination of natural plant-based teas, proper aeration, and balancing pH (love the slaked lime tip!) shows exactly how much plants benefit from thoughtful, natural inputs. We couldn’t agree more-experience and enthusiasm are the greatest teachers, and seeing those results is what makes this journey so rewarding. Your passion for plant care is contagious, and we’re sure your plants are thriving because of it! Keep on growing, experimenting, and sharing your wisdom-your energy is inspiring. 🌟 Thanks for the kind words about Harley and the video-your support fuels this mission to share knowledge far and wide! 🌍✨

[@unwantedkid123]

Thank you for your incredible knowledge. Its very, very much appreciated. ❤🙏🏽

[@KALIX-NPK]

You are so welcome

[@Freedom_Born]

Hi team, good Tuesday morning to you Dr Smith. Awesome organic and hydro input info ❤ Sorry everyone, long Timestamps: 1:52 😮 Blends are getting better. Thanks guys 2:50 Awesome explanation for rhizobia - very nice 4:09 Oh Wow!!! Info dump overload. Myco unlocks P😮 Quick question about Ca being locked to P ~ is SSP acid washed to make calcium and (sulphur) and phosphorus more available (?) 5:43 Wow, too much water soluble P restricts mycelium... 6:17 myco helps unlock P 😮 7:05 Rhizobacteria Producing More Feed Troughs. Greedy buggers 😅 7:48 More Knowledge bombs ~ "B Vitamins" 😮 Wow, awesome info!! Does chitinase and silica assist B vitamin to strengthen or it's a seperate function ? I guess they all work together anyway, but that b vitamin function really interested me! 8:43 Important Chelator info😮 9:50 Kreb Cycle Intermediates. 😮 Ears open 10:46 VOCs ~ question: are trichomes volatile (i understand they probably are) ~ backtracks back to BRX ~ nice work. 12:03 FPJ vs JLF vs JADAM vs KNF ~ awesome breakdown sir! Molasses (carbohydrate+ sugars) activates bacteria and microbes ~ whether aerobic or anaerobic, both still have uses. 14:47 Localised microbes could have different ecosystems to external sources [refer to universities creating specialised inoculants] 16:48 Listen guys and gals ~ important info. Trichoderma vs arbuscular phagus vs glomus intraradices. Very nice info! 19:17 Unlocking P with myco 😮 20:30 Priceless, invaluable information !! Bacillus megaterium 😮 20:54 Fixation ~ man, awesome info Dr Smith!! Sequestration ~ a very good carbon activator 23:40 IAA ~ hormones and acids. IBA = 4 carbon chains, IAA = 2. 24:40 😮 brain overload ❤ 27:04 Kreb Cycles 😮 unheard of info !! 29:00 Turning off sugars 😮 Pulling the wool over the plants eyes. Sneaky buggers 😅 Thank You Dr Smith, thank you team KALIX.

[@KALIX-NPK]

@Freedom_Born - Wow, what an incredible breakdown! 🌟 Your detailed timestamps are gold, and it’s clear you’re absorbing every knowledge bomb dropped in this video. To answer your questions: 1️⃣ SSP (Single Super Phosphate): Yes, SSP is often acid-treated to improve the solubility of calcium, sulfur, and phosphorus, making them more bioavailable to plants. However, balancing water-soluble P is critical since excess can restrict mycelial growth, as mentioned in the video. 2️⃣ Chitinase and Silica with B Vitamins: You’re spot on-they work together synergistically! Chitinase, released by certain microbes, strengthens plant immunity, while silica builds tougher cell walls. B vitamins further support metabolism and stress resistance, creating a powerful plant-protection trifecta. 3️⃣ Trichomes and VOCs: You’re correct-trichomes release volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which play a role in plant defense and signaling. These VOCs can even stimulate beneficial microbial activity while supporting the plant's overall health and BRX production. We absolutely love your enthusiasm and curiosity. It’s followers like you who inspire us to keep sharing this kind of invaluable information. Thank you for tuning in, and big shoutout for sharing your insights with the community! 🌿💪 Let’s keep the knowledge flowing-grow smarter, not harder! 🌱✨

[@Freedom_Born]

@KALIX-NPK Thank You Team. I feel like I might come across pretentious, so I try to be polite and humble. Meanwhile always curious

[@kellyhill4410]

Thanks for the video Harley. Excellent information 🤜🌟🤛🪴🪴🪴

[@leefenton9477]

Have you any recommendations for a seaweed. I am keen to try your humic acid and kelp. Any other recommendations for anything that can work on lawn care 👍

[@KALIX-NPK]

@leefenton9477 - Great to hear you’re exploring humic acid and kelp for lawn care! 🌿 Seaweed extracts are an excellent addition to your program-they’re rich in natural growth hormones like cytokinins and auxins, which encourage root development, improve stress resistance, and boost overall lawn vitality. Look for products derived from Ascophyllum nodosum, one of the most effective seaweed sources out there. For an extra edge, I’d recommend combining your kelp with: 1️⃣ Humic Acid: Enhances nutrient uptake and soil structure for greener, healthier grass. 2️⃣ Amino Acids: These can improve chlorophyll production and help lawns bounce back from stress or mowing. 3️⃣ Beneficial Microbes (Microbial Inoculants): Adding a microbial blend can stimulate root zone activity, break down organic matter, and make nutrients more available to your lawn. Together, this combo will help you achieve a lush, resilient lawn while supporting long-term soil health. Let us know how it goes, and feel free to ask for more tips! 👍🌱 You can find these products here: kalixcpn.com or npk-industries.com

[@leefenton9477]

@@KALIX-NPK Thank you so much 🙌, il definitely look into these suggestions. Could all these items be applied every 4/5 or 6 weeks.

[@Zardnokalicious]

Thank you for the knowledge you impart upon all of us sir. Would it be possible to cover a few "Natural/Organic" amendments that stimulate the various enzymes discussed? Alfalfa, Kelp, Aloe, Barley, Fish Hydrolysate, etal,

[@KALIX-NPK]

Great suggestion! We will see what we can do in that regard.

[@paulchowzun9082]

Brother I love all your videos .... Did you write any books? I've learnt so much much from you and I want more... Please keep video coming your my Guru

[@mauricecalliss1303]

YES MAN AIRATION .AIRATE THAT FLUID WHATEVER IT IS I DONT THINK PEOPKE REALISE HOW IMPORTANT AIRATION IS TO A ROOTZONE AND TO A PLANT AND IT GETS OVERLOOKED BY ALMOST EVERYONE .EXPERIENCE IS THE TEACHER IN MANY MANY CASES AND ENTHUSIASM AND PASSION IS YOUR ALLY. AND SEEING THE BENEFICIAL RESULTS IS YOUR CHERRY ON THE BUTTERCREAM FILLED FAIRYCAKE. .MMMMMMmmm

[@666bruv]

Why NPK in the branding? There are 92 elements involved in life

[@sidneyhandy8833]

Branding is to attract the masses. Most only know those 3. Think not that your amplified understanding is common. All of this good information and you find something to harp on. Let's be better.

[@666bruv]

@sidneyhandy8833 well, it's misleading. You should be promoting biology entirely.

[@KALIX-NPK]

@666bruv - Thanks for your thoughtful comment! You’re absolutely right that life relies on a complex web of elements beyond just N, P, and K. 🌿 To clarify, NPK in our branding is a nod to the foundational nutrients that growers commonly recognize-nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium-but it doesn’t stop there. At NPK Industries, we’re passionate about promoting a comprehensive approach to plant health, which includes fostering soil biology and incorporating trace elements and bio-stimulants that go beyond the basics. Hence, the adoption of NPK in our name. Our focus is on educating growers about the broader picture, including the 92 elements essential for life, and how they all contribute to soil health, plant vitality, and sustainable agriculture. The microbial inoculants and techniques we promote aim to bridge that gap by integrating biology into every aspect of plant nutrition. We appreciate your insights and love engaging in these important discussions. Let’s keep working together to spread knowledge and raise awareness! 🌱✨

[@666bruv]

@KALIX-NPK okie dokie

[@darcypotterpotter6214]

I was under the impression that only certain plants can fix nitrogen in nodules on the roots and that Nitrogen is not available to that plant the nodules need to break down first ,, can you confirm that All Plants ie Medical Plants fix nitrogen on the roots in nodules ??

[@KALIX-NPK]

@darcypotterpotter6214 - Great observation! 🌱 You’re correct that nitrogen fixation in root nodules is primarily associated with certain plants, specifically legumes (like peas, beans, and clover) that form a symbiotic relationship with nitrogen-fixing bacteria, such as Rhizobia. These bacteria colonize root nodules, convert atmospheric nitrogen (N₂) into ammonium (NH₄⁺), and make it available to the host plant. However, not all plants, including medical plants, fix nitrogen in this way because they don’t naturally form these nodule-based relationships. Instead, nitrogen becomes available to non-legume plants through free-living nitrogen-fixing bacteria (like Azospirillum or Azotobacter) and soil-based microbial activity. These beneficial microbes exist in the rhizosphere (root zone) and convert atmospheric nitrogen into plant-available forms without nodules. So, while medical plants don’t fix nitrogen in nodules, you can still promote nitrogen availability by inoculating the soil with nitrogen-fixing bacteria or using microbial blends designed to improve nutrient uptake. It’s a great way to support plant health and growth naturally! 🌿 Let me know if you’d like tips on how to incorporate nitrogen-fixing microbes into your growing system! 🌟

[@kenyattagrows4215]

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