Effective Microorganisms for Seed Treatment

Introduction:

Sprouts are one of nature's most nutritious foods, full of energy and nutrition. All of the energy and the blueprint of a mature plant are contained in its seed, along with all the potential of its future being as well as the ancestry of its lineage. Sprouting seeds is one of the easiest and quickest ways to create live foods for use in a raw food, vegan diet.

Better Sprouting with Effective Microorganisms&trade

While sprouts are not very difficult to grow, there are certain issues to be dealt with to insure that they are produced successfully, with due consideration for safety and optimum quality. The Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center in Patagonia, Arizona is producing sprouts using Effective Microorganisms&trade.

The Tree of Life uses EM•1® to grow all of their organic crops, uses EM•1® in their spas, and to sprout seeds.They use the following methods for producing wheat grass, buckwheat lettuce and sunflower sprouts:

Sprouting

Methods:

1st soak: 20 minutes in a weak hydrogen peroxide solution (1-2 tbsp. 2% hydrogen peroxide per 2 quarts of water and seeds. This is to clean the seeds thoroughly of any surface dirt, dust and spores that might contaminate the sprouting seeds.

2nd soak: 20 minutes in a 1:100 dilution of EM-1® in water. This helps provide a probiotic environment for the sprouting seeds to ward off re-contamination by spores.

3rd soak: 8-10 hrs., or overnight in pure, clean water. We recommend using EM-X® Ceramics to help structure the soaking water for optimum results.

After soaking, trays are prepared by punching holes for good drainage (if necessary), and lining the tray with a suitable screen material, such as cheesecloth. A very thin layer of peat moss (1/2 inch or less) is placed in the bottom of the tray, and the soaked seeds are layered on top of the peat moss to the depth of one seed spread evenly over the surface of the tray. A standard 10 by 20 inch tray will hold 1.5 to 2 cups of seeds. The filled trays are given a gentle spray of water to help settle the seeds before being placed in the rack to start the germination process. A dark cover is placed over the sprouts, which is typically just another empty tray. Once the sprouts reach the top of the covering tray, it is removed and the sprouts are exposed to sunlight to green up.

Harvest

Harvesting:

Buckwheat and sunflower sprouts will benefit from a rinse with a strong spray of water to knock off the hulls (seed coats) that still cling to some of the sprouts. Then, the sprouts can be harvested using a scissors or sharp knife. A final rinse in cold water will help make them nice and crisp for eating. To enhance flavor and quality and reduce spoilage, a few drops of EM-X® can be added to the final rinse/soak water, and/or EM-X® Ceramics can be used to structure the water. For wheat sprouts, a light spray with EM-X® water or EM-X® Ceramics structured water before harvesting will enhance the anti-oxidants in the wheat grass juice.

Ingredients

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS:
Microorganisms: 1 million colony forming units/cc (units/ml), 1%: Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus fermentum, Lactobacillus delbrueckii, Bacillus subtilis, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Rhodopseudomonas palustris.

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS:
96% Water and 3% Molasses

OMRI Listing

MSDS

EM-1® (Effective Microorganisms™) Microbial Inoculant: Agriculture

PREPARED: 09/01/06

PRODUCT NAME: EM-1® Microbial Inoculant

PRODUCED BY:
EMRO USA, Inc. dba EMRO USA Effective Microorganisms
2440 N. Coyote Drive Suite 126
Tucson, AZ 85745
Phone: (520) 792-3143 Fax: (928) 563-1037>

SECTION I - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
GENERAL OR GENERIC NAME: Liquid Microbial Inoculant
HAZARD RATING:
HEALTH - 0 Normal Material
FIRE - 0 Will not burn
REACTIVITY - 0 Stable

SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
If present, carcinogens and chemicals subject to reporting are identified in this section:

INGREDIENTS %(By Volume) Note

No hazardous ingredients present; not hazardous to humans, animals or plants.

SECTION III - PHYSICAL DATA
BOILING POINT: >100 °C
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.2 (25°c)
VAPOR PRESSURE: N/D
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Complete
VAPOR DENSITY: Air = 1
MELTING POINT: N/A
% VOLATILE BY VOLUME: 0
EVAPORATION RATE: Equal to water
APPERANCE AND ODOR: Brown liquid; mild
pH OF SOLUTION: 3.5

SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION INFORMATION
FLASH POINT: N/A
EXPLOSION LIMIT: 0
EXTINGUISHING: N/A
FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: N/A
SPECIAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION BYPRODUCTS: None

SECTION V - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
HEALTH HAZARDS: None
CARCINOGENICITY: Non-carcinogenic
EFFECTS OF CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE: None
PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LEVEL: None; see Section II
PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY: Skin contact, Eye contact, Ingestion, Inhalation
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE:
SKIN - None
EYES - May cause eye irritation
INHALATION - None
INGESTION - May cause gas

FIRST AID:
IF ON SKIN - None
IF ON EYES - Flush with fresh water
IF INHALED - None
IF INGESTED - Drink fresh water

SECTION VI - REACTIVITY DATA
INCOMPATIBILITY: None
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BYPRODUCTS: None; biodegradable
STABILITY: Stable, not effected by freezing. No toxic fumes.

SECTION VII - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
IN CASE OF LEAK OR SPILL: Mop up with fresh water, sewer disposal
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Sewer disposal
HANDLING AND STORING PRECAUTIONS: Store at room temperature
OTHER PRECAUTIONS: Not recommended for human consumption

SECTION VIII - PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TO BE USED
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: None
VENTILATION: None
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Optional
EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses recommended
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: None
WORK PRACTICES: Clean up spills immediately; floor will be slick