Trees & Shrubs

We often stress directly applying EM•1^® Microbial Inoculant to the soil or to make high quality composts with EM•1^® Microbial Inoculant Lawn & Garden. When it comes to trees and shrubs the applications are mostly foliar (sprayed on the leaves). Soil treatments should be done as well by spraying one of the EM•1^® Microbial Inoculant Lawn & Garden formulas we have below. Additionally, sustainable landscaping practices enourage the use of organic composts and bokashi that can be dug into the soil along the drip line of the trees or shrubs.

Treating Trees and Shrubs with Effective Microorganisms

Using the methods below, insect infestation can be deterred by encouraging a healthy plant and soil. Problems such as brown rot that tend to appear on stone fruits (peaches, apricots, cherries) can be kept at bay through organic gardening techniques. Insect problems will also be easily controlled with regular EM•1^® applications. (Also refer to our section on EM5 for pest problems and follow the alternating programs if pest problems do occur. )

Foliar Treatment

EM•1^® Microbial Inoculant Lawn & Garden foliar treatment guidelines:

EM•1^® Microbial Inoculant Lawn & Garden foliar treatments are best applied in the morning before 10 am. and in the evening after 3 pm.
A hose-end sprayer is recommended to use for application of the EM•1^® Microbial Inoculant Lawn & Garden. If a garden hose cannot access the garden a backpack or hand-held sprayer will work.
EM•1^® Microbial Inoculant Lawn & Garden can be added to water or foliar spray solutions that include liquid fertilizers, mineral supplements, or teas. Add the EM•1^® Microbial Inoculant Lawn & Garden to the spray solution just before application.

Plant Type	Foliar Application Rate EM•1^®: Water	Hose-end Sprayer setting for Foliar Treatments	Application Frequency
Trees and Shrubs	1:250	1 tablespoon/gallon	Low plant stress- once a month High plant stress- once a week

Soil Treatment

EM•1^® Microbial Inoculant Lawn & Garden soil treatment guidelines:

It is important to build up the organic matter content in your soil. EM•1^® Microbial Inoculant Lawn & Garden lives on the organic matter and clay particles in your soil. To accelerate the conversion of plant residue to stable humus spray all plant residue and mulch in your garden beds with EM•1^® Microbial Inoculant Lawn & Garden.
When irrigating a garden with EM•1^® Microbial Inoculant Lawn & Garden moisten the top 3-4 inches of soil to ensure that the EM•1^® Microbial Inoculant Lawn & Garden penetrates into the rhizosphere (root zone).
EM•1^® Microbial Inoculant Lawn & Garden soil applications should be more frequent during your first couple years of use to get EM•1^® Microbial Inoculant Lawn & Garden thoroughly established. Over time, EM•1^® Microbial Inoculant Lawn & Garden will improve soil structure, moisture retention, and nutrient cycling allowing EM•1^® Microbial Inoculant Lawn & Garden application frequency to be reduced.

Plant type

Amount of EM•1^® applied per 100 sq. ft.

Amount of EM•1^® applied per acre

Application Frequency

All Plant types

1.5 oz. every application

5 gallons every application

1^st & 2^nd year- 6-8 times per year
3^rd year- 3-4 times per year

For other techniques, you may wish to look into permaculture practices. Dr. Higa's formulas fit in nicely with sustainable, organic, and permaculture development programs.

Ingredients in EM•1®

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

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