It’s that time of the year again. September in Florida zone 9b. The sun is shining. The birds are screaming. And that means, we need to start some seeds. Now if you are looking for a way to improve your germination rates, I’ve got a recipe for an elixir that you can make at home that will not only help revive old seeds, it’s also going to help prevent damping off disease in your seedlings. What am I talking about? I’m talking about Lactic Acid Bacteria or LAB for short. In this video I’m gonna show you how to make it, how to use it, how to store it, and at the end I’m gonna show you a side by side comparison.
I’m Christina with Forever Food Forest. A channel where I explore ways of growing food without the use of herbicides, pesticides, or commercial fertilizers. And instead I rely on permaculture principles and other natural farming techniques to grow food that's good for the garden and good for the planet.
Lactic acid bacteria is a beneficial bacteria - think of it as probiotics for your soil. And it has many benefits such as preventing mold and fungus growth in your soil and seed starting mixes, accelerated growth in seedlings, improved germination rates - and so much more! You can grow Lactic Acid Bacteria using ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen. The whole process takes anywhere from 6 to 10 days. So, let’s get started!