The Fermented Plant Extract of Hemp is made with love on a small farm near Paonia Colorado using natural probiotic farming practices. This farm has been operating under the direction of Miles Filippelli since 2016 for the purpose of producing high quality plant inputs for BuildASoil and the Fermented Plant Extracts product line.Lactobacillus bacteria are saprophytes, meaning they are decomposers, they break down organic matter. This trait is harnessed in the production of Fermented Plant Extracts where lactobacillus are fed specific nutrient dense food sources for the purpose of breaking down plant compounds and extracting them into a liquid form.
Derived From: Clean Mountain Water, Hemp, molasses, sorghum syrup, Lactic Acid Bacteria sourced from local goat whey, and EM-1. This is then fermented until the plant matter is digested and extracted into the liquid and the sugars are consumed by the microbes to lock in the PH for stability and ease of use in the garden.Ingredients: Water, Lactic Acid Bacteria sourced from local goat whey, Molasses, Sorghum Syrup, Plant Matter (Hemp), EM1Why Use?Since starting BuildASoil we've been preaching DIY techniques. This particular Fermented Plant Extract is made from Hemp, a renowned plant known to be
nutrient dense, medicinal, fibrous, and beneficial for local biodiversity. Hemp has been used for millennia in many traditional settings as food, medicine, animal feed, green mulches, fiber, etc.. Hemp Fermented Plant Extract is particularly useful for vegetative growth and in the transition from veg to bloom; however, Hemp Fermented Plant Extract is very well rounded and can be used at any time of growth, it is particularly beneficial in the bloom cycle as well.
Useful Info
Lactobacillus varieties are:
Saprophytic - they break down organic matter and generally do not harm living things.
Antipathogenic - they are effective and beneficial microbes that outcompete and
overcome “the bad guys,” or pathogenic microbes.
Ubiquitous - they are everywhere!
Facultative - surviving in both aerobic and anaerobic environments.
Microaerophilic - preferring environments with less oxygen than typical environmental air similar to conditions in soil.
Rod shaped - bacillus means “wand” or “small staff”- the “magic wand” because
fermentation has an alchemical nature of transmuting raw materials into more nutritious
valuable preparations.
Heterofermentative - translates to producing a variety of outputs including nutrients,
CO2, yeasts, acids, and carbohydrates, which plants crave.Store in a cool & dark place at room temperature, 68F to 86F (20C-30C) and out of
direct sunlight.Keep out of reach of children• Avoid contact with eyes or open wounds• Not for human consumption
How to Use
Soil Drench: 1 - 4 oz to 1 gal of water
Foliar Spray: 1 - 4 oz to 1 gal of water
Field Application: 10 - 30 gal per acre
Compost Booster: 4 - 8 oz to 1 gal of water
Shipping Info
BuildASoil Liquid Cherry Hemp ExtractHalf Gallon:Dimensions: 5.25 x 3.75 x 9Weight: 4.45 lbsOne Gallon:Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 4.5Weight: 8.85 lbs
This Fermented Plant Extract is made by Growing Organic on their family farm. It's made with love in small batches by growers for growers. The attention to detail and phenomenal quality of fermentation has me really excited to share these products.
Notice: Limited Batch Availability. Will occasionally be out of stock to keep quality at highest. If it's in stock on the website then it's ready to ship.This bottle is one of the best smelling ferments I've ever had the pleasure of smelling. Alfalfa is high in saponin and this ferment is soapy and sweet and beautiful in color. When you open this bottle you'll be wanting to use it 100% and this is a great one to try if you are concerned about odors from other ferments.Fermented with lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and molasses to break down the plant fibers making the nutrients and beneficial properties they contain more accessible for your garden plants.
Application Rate: Use 1 oz - 4 oz of ferment per gallon of water. It can be used as a drench or foliar application.
Ingredients: Water, Organic Molasses, Organic Alfalfa, Lactic Acid BacteriaStore in a cool & dark place at room temperature, 68ºF to 86ºF (20ºC-30ºC) and out of direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes or open wounds. Not for human consumption
This Fermented Plant Extract is made by Growing Organic on their family farm. It's made with love in small batches by growers for growers. The attention to detail and phenomenal quality of fermentation has me really excited to share these products.
Notice: Limited Batch Availability. Will occasionally be out of stock to keep quality at highest. If it's in stock on the website then it's ready to ship.When you get your first bottle and open it up you'll see the lacto and you'll get a whiff or an earthy and unmistakably loud frass smell. Stink in = Stink out! You're plants and soil will love the frass extract.Fermented with lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and molasses to break down the plant fibers making the nutrients and beneficial properties they contain more accessible for your garden plants.
Application Rate: Use 1 oz - 4 oz of ferment per gallon of water. It can be used as a drench or foliar application.
Ingredients: Water, Organic Molasses, Organic Insect Frass, Lactic Acid BacteriaStore in a cool & dark place at room temperature, 68ºF to 86ºF (20ºC-30ºC) and out of direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes or open wounds. Not for human consumption
This stinging nettles extract is made with love on a small farm near Paonia Colorado using natural probiotic farming practices. This farm has been operating under the direction of Miles Filippelli since 2016 for the purpose of producing high quality plant inputs for BuildASoil and the Fermented Plant Extracts product line.Lactobacillus bacteria are saprophytes, meaning they are decomposers, they break down organic matter. This trait is harnessed in the production of Fermented Plant Extracts where lactobacillus are fed specific nutrient dense food sources for the purpose of breaking down plant compounds and extracting them into a liquid form.
Note: The Fermented Nettle Extract is a seasonal product, and only available for a limited time! Get your own while supplies last!
Why Use?
This particular Fermented Plant Extract is made from stinging nettles, this plant is known to be nutrient dense, medicinal, fiber producing, and good for animal feed. Stinging Nettles have been used in many traditional settings as soil conditioners, foliar sprays, green mulches, etc. Stinging Nettles Fermented Plant Extract is particularly useful in transition from veg to bloom and throughout the bloom cycle as well.
How to Use:
Soil Drench: 1 - 4 oz to 1 gal of water
Foliar Spray: 1 - 4 oz to 1 gal of water
Field Application: 10 - 30 gal per acre
Compost Booster: 4 - 8 oz to 1 gal of water
Quillaja Saponaria Extract Powder 20 BuildASoil is proud to partner with Jay Plantspeaker to offer 2 premium Versions of Quillaja Extract.>=20% Saponin for general use>=60% Saponin for when the most potent is wanted
How much Saponin is in your wetting agent? ************BEWARE: There are many low quality versions available because of a recent shortage from premium food grade suppliers. (The industry went crazy because they use the food grade Quillaja in Vaccines) Because of the shortage in the market place, we went to great lengths to secure and only provide the highest quality tested and verified Quillaja on the market. You'll be happy to know both versions are crafted from tested food grade materials. This means that both versions pass strict testing for Saponin, Heavy Metals, Pathogens and any adulterant. We are proud to offer you the original and the best.
Warning: Saponins May be harmful to fish. Please use with caution.************Because there is a such a difference in quality levels available and to further distinguish ourselves we are now labeling our products with the Saponin Percentage Minimum. BuildASoil customers absolutely love the Quillaja Extract 60 but have been asking for a more cost effective version for soil drenching and more regular use. Jay Plantspeaker and I have worked with our favorite supplier to offer our most natural version. When the quillaja tree bark is processed for it's saponin it goes through a process that will create a 20% saponin extract with the LEAST amount of processing. This makes the Quillaja 20 the least processed and most natural version.If you are after our premium Quillaja 60 for foliar spray or any reason, it's still available over here.Speak your plant's language! BuildASoil proudly welcomes the famous Jay Plantspeaker to our LEGEND SERIES to help you communicate with your plants in a truly meaningful way. Maybe your plants won't speak back, but they will show you they are happy. Using saponins found in Quillaja Extract Powder for your garden is an absolute game changer. This natural wetting agent makes water 'wetter' and foamy allowing for even spread. Made from the organic Quillaja (Q-Ya-Ha) Saponaria Tree, we can't speak highly enough of this plant extracted source of Saponins.
Stimulates vigorous growth and deep green color! A strong natural source of nitrogen, Organic Fish Meal is uniquely processed to retain maximum nutritional value without using high temperatures or synthetic chemicals. Applied to leaves it is assimilated quickly by plants. Often combined with kelp extract to enhance performance.
This Fermented Plant Extract is made by Growing Organic on their family farm. It's made with love in small batches by growers for growers. The attention to detail and phenomenal quality of fermentation has me really excited to share these products.
Notice: Limited Batch Availability. Will occasionally be out of stock to keep quality at highest. If it's in stock on the website then it's ready to ship.This bottle is one of the best smelling ferments I've ever had the pleasure of smelling. Alfalfa is high in saponin and this ferment is soapy and sweet and beautiful in color. When you open this bottle you'll be wanting to use it 100% and this is a great one to try if you are concerned about odors from other ferments.Fermented with lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and molasses to break down the plant fibers making the nutrients and beneficial properties they contain more accessible for your garden plants.
Application Rate: Use 1 oz - 4 oz of ferment per gallon of water. It can be used as a drench or foliar application.
Ingredients: Water, Organic Molasses, Organic Alfalfa, Lactic Acid BacteriaStore in a cool & dark place at room temperature, 68ºF to 86ºF (20ºC-30ºC) and out of direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes or open wounds. Not for human consumption
Rootwise Bio-Catalyst Enzyme Elixer utilizes organisms found in the Rootwise Mycrobe Complete along with select yeast and fungi cultures, enzymes are produced, extracted, and concentrated into a non-living liquid form. This results in an enzyme profile that functions symbiotically with the organisms present in Mycrobe Complete soil inoculant.These digestive enzymes are the catalysts of the soil biology process which enables nutrient uptake. When applied in tandem with a soil inoculant the enzymes allow the microbes to come out of dormancy and perform their tasks with increased viability and efficiency.Establishing this ideal biological system aids in your crop's ability to thrive.PLEASE NOTE THAT THE NEW FORMULA FOR THE BIO-CATALYST ENZYME ELIXER IS SHELF STABLE TO REDUCE/ELIMINATE BOTTLE SWELLING, AND WILL HAVE A BLACKISH COLOR. THIS IS PERFECTLY NORMAL.
Montmorillonite is used as a soil additive to increase the CEC of the soil and dramatically enhance the soil profile through natural micronutrients. This Montmorillonite is so premium it can be used internally to treat a variety of ailments. Find more info here at http://www.montmorillonite.org/"The results of my research and findings on the natural clay mineral MONTMORILLONITE, are as follows:
1. The mineral absorbs toxic substances from the intestinal tract, and at the same time possesses a healing and soothing quality.
2. The absorptive power of this natural clay - mineral compound is very great. It absorbs gaseous substances - and aids in regularity.3. The natural clay mineral helps supply mineral trace elements that may be lacking in the diet.
4. The natural trace elements act as catalysts which aid in metabolism, and cell building.
5. These minerals form a gel-like substance that acts as a protective coating in the intestinal tract.
6. These minerals contain both ferrous and ferric iron. Ferrous irons for the hemoglobin (red coloring-matter of the blood) formation, and ferric irons for the muscular cells.
7. Minerals function in maintaining osmotic pressure and influence contractility of muscles.
8. Minerals enter into the synthesis of every living cell and they influence the vital processes of oxidation, secretion, growth, and reproduction.
9. Mineral elements are essential to the structure of certain complex chemical compounds, which influence the course of metabolism."
Similar to many other clays, montmorillonite swells with the addition of water. Montmorillonite expands considerably more than other clays due to water penetrating the interlayer molecular spaces and concomitant adsorption. The amount of expansion is due largely to the type of exchangeable cation contained in the sample. "An interesting side-light on the background of this rare, natural Montmorillonite mineral, is written and told by many persons who have delved into its history. It is told that deposits were rare and greatly esteemed by the Indians. Medicine Men wandered for hundreds of miles in search of the cherished minerals." "The most outstanding form of Montmorillonite, in my many years of experimenting with trace elements, is the brown trace mineral from Panaca, Nevada, processed by New World Minerals Company. The Panaca Montmorillonite deposit is superior to all other known deposits. All of the other deposits of which I am aware, were formed by volcanic action which means that most of the elements present are in the inorganic state, and are not really assimilated by animals and humans. Inorganic minerals such as dolomite, ferrous sulfate, zinc gluconate and calcium gluconate when ingested, must be made soluble in the stomach. At the same time protein is hydrolyzed into amino acids. When both are done, and conditions are right, the mineral is chelated by the amino acids, meaning suspended between two or more amino acids. Once chelated the mineral can be metabolized." "The Panaca deposit was formed by heavy sedimentation of mineral elements in plant and animal marine life such as seaweed, shrimp and algae. In this form the minerals were naturally chelated in the plant and animal organism, or in other words, "in organic form."
BuildASoil Original Recipe! This water only mix was based on the famous Clackamas Coots recipe and it changed everything. After years of growing in this potting soil and hand making it for others, I Founded BuildASoil.com to share the soil and its ingredients. Years afterward, we began to learn about soil testing and started to step out and make our own recipes. This original recipe is one of the worlds most famous potting soils and it has started numerous well-intentioned soil companies. We will continue to make it and the soil building kits based on it foreverNOTICE OF POTENTIAL TO HEAT: Due to the nature of mixing multiple composts and ingredients together it is possible that this potting soil will heat up once combined into larger volumes and watered in. Please be sure to double check soil temperatures before planting into. (Especially likely when combining over 10 Cubic Foot Soil bags into a new container)YOUR SOIL IS ALIVE!! LIVING SOIL DISCLAIMER: We DO NOT sterilize any of our compost or Potting soils during the manufacturing process and as a result it will contain a plethora of life. This could be beneficial mites, fungus and microbes as well as, from time to time, unwanted fungus gnats. While we do our best to keep anything unwanted to a minimum we cannot guarantee it. We always recommend purchasing beneficial insects to combat this possibility and/or learning best practices to avoid population explosion. Commercial Customers: NOTICE OF HEAVY METALS - All organic potting soils will contain trace amounts of heavy metals. BuildASoil 3.0 has lot's of Compost and amendments and commercial facilities should be sure to have Heavy Metal Compliance Program for your state to make sure you are in the clear. Each state varies. Home Growers need not concern as the commercial restrictions are significantly lower than even normal outdoor garden soil. 1 Part Oly Mountain Fish Compost1 Part Sphagnum Peat Moss2/3 Part Pumice1/3 Part Rice HullsNow with 5% Pre-Charged Colorado Bio Char!!
Nutrients included in the soil:
Acadian Kelp Meal @ 1/2 Cup Per Cubic FootCrustacean Meal @ 1/2 cup Per Cubic FootTerviva Karanja Cake @ 1/2 Cup Per Cubic FootBrix Blend Basalt @ 2 Cups Per Cubic FootGypsum Dust @ 1 Cup Per Cubic FootOyster Flour @ 1 Cup Per Cubic Foot
Our Pre-Charged Char is soaked in a mixture of Ferti Nitro soy aminos at a rate of 1/2lb per yard and rootwise microbe complete at 1oz per yard.Bio Char varies in size based on what is available due to high demand.Sizes vary from fine, small chunks, to what you see in the picture below.
If you're looking to mix your own soil you will need a Nutrient Kit and a Mineral Kit.Save Money and Get both together in our Complete Soil Building Kit. If you're looking for minerals see our Mineral Mix for Peat Moss. We separate the two so that the natural moisture in the rock dust doesn't effect the raw nutrients.This Recipe is inspired by and credited to Mr. "ClackamasCoots" aka "LumperDawgz"
I have always wanted to offer a nutrient kit in the style of ClackamasCoots. This nutrient kit is proven. It works because it is such a simple and affordable starting point to base your soil from. Use this kit and our free DIY nutrient E-Book and you will have healthy soil and healthy plants.   Building your own soil? This is our preferred method...Want to learn more about Building soil? Check out this blog article: Building Soil Article
Nutrient Kits Include:
(Use at 2.5 Cups Per cubic foot of soil or about 5-6 Tablespoon per gallon of soil)
1. Crustacean Meal - Crab and Shrimp
2. Kelp Meal - Thorvin Brand Ascophyllum Nodosum
3. Neem Cake/Karanja Cake - 70/30 Premium Organic Neem Cake Imported from India (West Coast Horticulture or Neem Resource)
4. Milled Malted Barley Organic 2 Row (Our recipe is based on 1/2 cup per cubic foot with each ingredient and Milled Malted Barley at 1 cup per cubic foot)
Selecting the right Nutrient Kit:
5.33 lb Nutrient Kit (12 Cups)- Mixes into 6 Cubic Feet of Soil = $30.008 lb 
Nutrient Kit (18 Cups)- Mixes into 9 Cubic Feet of Soil (1/3 Yard) = $40.0012 lb 
Nutrient Kit (28 Cups) - Mixes into 14 Cubic Feet of Soil (1/2 Yard) = $60.0024 lb 
Nutrient Kit (54 Cups) - Mixes into 27 Cubic Feet of soil (1 Yard) = $100.0032 lb 
Nutrient Kit (72 Cups) - Mixes into 36 Cubic Feet of soil (1.38 Yards) = $130.00
What You'll Need To Get To Finish The Recipe: 1. Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss: Available in 2.0 Cubic Foot Bales and 3.8 Cubic Foot Bales at Home Depot and most gardening stores. Notice: The 2.0 Bale will fluff up to about 3.0 Cubic Feet and the 3.8 Bale will fluff to about 6 Cubic Feet. 2. High Quality Compost or Worm Castings: Search for local compost or castings on craigslist or order some here on our website. 3. Aeration Amendment: Something to aerate the soil like perlite does in normal potting mix. We like to use Pumice and Rice hulls but you can use whatever is available to you including perlite, rice hulls, lava rock, pumice etc. You'll notice there isn't any High P ingredient like Soft Rock Phosphate or Fish Bone Meal and after speaking with Coot about this I realized a few things. This Kit has many ingredients that contain Phosphorous at normal levels which will not be harmful to Mycorrhizal fungi. High P amendments can have a negative effect on the soil Mycorrhizal life, for this reason Coot recommends using this recipe. Mix and then let sit for 1-2 weeks before planting. 
Here is the Mix as written by ClackamasCoots:
Equal parts of Sphagnum peat moss, some aeration deal (pumice, rice hulls, lava rock - whatever is sitting in the garage) and finally some mix of humus - my compost, worm castings some black leaf mold I bought from the local 'worm guy'To each 1 c.f. of this mix I add the following: 
1/2 cup organic Neem meal 
1/2 cup organic Kelp meal 
1/2 cup Crab meal (or Crustacean meal when available - it has Shrimp meal with the Crab meal. It's a local product from the fisheries on the Oregon & Washington Coasts)
4 cups of some minerals - rock dust
After the plant is in the final container I top-dress with my worm castings at 2" or so and then I hit it with Aloe vera juice and Comfrey extract. Or Borage. Or Stinging Nettle. Or Horsetail ferns. Whatever is ready.
That's it.
AG Limestone is an agent added to soil to help raise the pH without adding trace amounts of magnesium like Dolomite Lime.This Limestone contains 4% magnesium compared to Dolomite which is approximately 14% magnesium. Ag Lime contains aragonite which is a crystal form of Calcium Carbonate, Calcium carbonate is water soluble while magnesium is not.
Living Organic Soil with Malibu Compost
There is Approximately 7.5 Gallons of organic soil in each Cubic Foot Bag.
BuildASoil’s Original Recipe with Biodynamic Malibu Compost! This water only mix was based on the famous Clackamas Coots recipe and it changed everything. After years of growing in this potting soil and hand making it for others, I founded BuildASoil.com to share the soil and its ingredients. Years afterward, we began to learn about soil testing and started to step out and make our own recipes. This original recipe of living organic soil with Malibu Compost is one of the world’s most famous potting soils and it has started numerous well-intentioned soil companies. We will continue to make it and the soil building kits based on it forever.NOTICE OF POTENTIAL TO HEAT: Due to the nature of mixing multiple composts and ingredients together it is possible that this potting soil will heat up once combined into larger volumes and watered in. Please be sure to double check soil temperatures before planting into. (Especially likely when combining over 10 Cubic Foot Soil bags into a new container)
YOUR SOIL IS ALIVE!! LIVING SOIL DISCLAIMER: We DO NOT sterilize any of our compost or Potting soils during the manufacturing process and as a result it will contain a plethora of life. This could be beneficial mites, fungus and microbes as well as, from time to time, unwanted fungus gnats. While we do our best to keep anything unwanted to a minimum we cannot guarantee it. We always recommend purchasing beneficial insects to combat this possibility and/or learning best practices to avoid population explosion.
Commercial Customers: NOTICE OF HEAVY METALS - All organic potting soils will contain trace amounts of heavy metals. LOS Malibu has lots of Compost and amendments and commercial facilities should be sure to have Heavy Metal Compliance Program for your state to make sure you are in the clear. Each state varies. Home Growers need not concern as the commercial restrictions are significantly lower than even normal outdoor garden soil.
View The Soil Analysis Here: Malibu Soil Report
Notice:Â If you're looking for our Living Organic Soil with Oly Mountain Fish Compost you will find it here:
Living Organic Soil - Oly Mountain Fish Compost
1 Part Malibu Compost
1 Part Sphagnum Peat Moss
2/3 Part Pumice
1/3 Part Rice Hulls
Now with 5% Pre-Charged Colorado Bio Char!!
The reason we offer this rice bran, is because its an excellent nutrient for making your own fermented fertilizer called Bokashi. Besides this rice bran, you will also need molasses, water, and EM-1. ÔªøFREE SHIPPING on select Organic Rice Bran!A link to this recipe can be found HereNote: Our bag labels don't say "Organic" because we repackage them into smaller sizes. However, it's still an organic product from an organic supplier.
AG Limestone is an agent added to soil to help raise the pH without adding trace amounts of magnesium like Dolomite Lime.This Limestone contains 4% magnesium compared to Dolomite which is approximately 14% magnesium. Ag Lime contains aragonite which is a crystal form of Calcium Carbonate, Calcium carbonate is water soluble while magnesium is not.
Insect Frass - Black Soldier Fly Larvae - Derived locally from the digestate of black soldier fly larvae.. In all natural ecosystems (where there are no man-made chemical pesticides), insects feed on and digest vegetation, and give it right back to plants in the form of nature's perfect plant food. Plants benefit insects - Insects benefit plants!100% Organic plant food, and so much more...
Our Kashi Blend is derived from organic molasses, organic rice bran, organic wheat bran, organic camelina meal, organic insect frass, EM-1, and trace minerals.Post Fermentation: Organic powdered malted barley and charged biochar that's been inoculated with Rootwise Mycrobe CompleteApplication: To use simply apply 1/3 cup to 15 gallons on soil every 10-14 days.
