Let's Make Lactic Acid Bacteria [L.A.B]

In this video I show you how I make Lactic Acid Bacteria [LAB] from rice wash water.

LAB is used as a natural farming input as a germicide that helps promote the growth of our vegetables, boosts gut health, and can also be used as a smell remediator

I use LAB as a foliar spray 2 days after spraying my crops with a Type 3 solution [Brown Rice Vinegar, Oriental Herbal Nutrients, Fermented Plant Juice, & Water Soluble Calcium] with a dilution rate of 1:1000, 4ml/ 1 gal of water.

Share with me how you have used LAB on your farm and what results you have noticed from using this natural farming input

Thank you for following my journey where I grow food the natural farming way. Lets grow together :)

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[Paula_T]

Raw milk will ferment on it's own without use of the rice water if left out at room temperature for a few days. You can also just use diluted milk as a spray on veg to control pests and mildew. Cheese maker here...

[danthompson]

After I make my LAB I increase the shelf life of it by adding molasses opposed to brown sugar but I've heard both work just as good ....when using it as a foliar spray its without the sugars added and the stuff with the sugar added can be used as a soil drench...molasses has a good amount of potassium and iron so it keeps most plants happy and healthy / great video by the way! Thanks John!

[donnachavez]

It helps composting faster than normal by applying some spray in between layers.

[nicolecatlin]

I just found a way to make cheese without needing rennets . And seriously learning how to not waist anything not even your rice water or the whey if you don't have pigs to feed the whey to. And that cheese can definitely be salted and pressed and eaten as a soft kind of mozzarella cheese. I love learning new things!!! Great video!!!

[candicechrestman]

Good Video. One tip for all. Use a sprayer with a wand and a hose so you can spray the underside of the leaves. That is where you really want to get the LAB.

[chaselex]

Excellent video man, was easy to learn compared to others. Straight to the point

[peggyhelblingsgardenwhatyo]

Excellent tutorial John. You are an excellent teacher.
I subscribed to your channel a few videos ago. I hope you are enjoying sharing your knowledge.
I'm 71 and gardening for over 50 years. I've never heard of LAB, but I am certainly going to give it a shot 👍
I started a YouTube channel last September and I think it is fun to share knowledge and get feedback.
Take care 👩‍🌾👍

[GrowingLittleCountryhomestead]

Man you’re like a mad scientist with everything you make on your channel. Cool stuff bro

[TheCreston]

Your smile dude! Your joy from gardening and sharing just beams through your video.😊

[gutsandglory]

This is sustainability, man. Nothing is wasted.

[astridexplorer]

Solid video. I appreciate you sharing your gardening journey with us. You mentioned wanting to learn about how other people use LABS. There is an excellent content creator here on YouTube who posts under "Garden Like A Viking". I think you would really appreciate his practical gardening knowledge. Hope things are going well with your garden this year.

[johnjames]

Very interesting! I always toss out the water from the rice so now I have a good use for it. Thanks for the information!

[paullow]

This is great to treat powdery mildew an botrytus

[blancard]

Love this video, very informative for people like me starting in this hobby! New fan here John ty! Stay awesome!

[gladysbarbosa]

wow. You can also add in molasses after adding up cow's milk. then harvest after 7 days. Happy farming. Farming in the Philippines. God bless.

[jyang]

Very good explanation. Clear and concise. Thanks

[naleenidas]

Thanks John :) I need to learn the LAB since I need to ferment my sea weeds with it. Came highly recommended that I use LAB.

[BhuvanCharantimath-vhbu]

Super result LAB, Nice video 👍 ಸೂಪರ್ I like Bio Agriculture.

[benoitpaquette]

Hi! About your cabbage. As nearby plants, add some marigold, some sage and some mint. Helps a lot! Keep doing what your doing. It's inspiring! Best of luck!

[tetemoura]

Bom dia mora no Brasil e estou amando suas dicas, gratidão