ON-FARM FERTILIZERS

FERMENTED PLANT JUICE

The simplest Korean Natural Farming fertilizer, fermented plant juice, is a liquid derived from a mixture of brown sugar and local plants.

“Select a plant that’s vigorous and healthy on its own without inputs,” Englander says. “For example, use nettles, seaweed, or comfrey. You’re looking for something that has pretty thick and robust leaves.” Harvest plants early in the morning, when they have the highest growth potential due to the large amount of moisture content, enzymes, and nutrients.

Cut the plants into small pieces, and then mix the plant material