Fermented Plant Extracts: Dilution Before Use?

[SirRealist]

Inspired by Emilya's Fermented Dandelion fertilizer solution, I just mixed up a batch of fermented plant juice using something I had in greater abundance than Dandies... catnip. This grows like a" weed" (probably because it is a weed . I planted one catnip plant past spring and had this take over that section of a 2x3 herb planter. It's flowering now which is also nice. I see the way my cat goes nuts over this stuff, "I want to feed this to my girls". QUESTION for Emilya (or anyone), based on a solution of 2 parts catnip to 1 part brown sugar (by weight - same proportions as dandelion recipe from Emilya), how do you use it when ready? (Should it be diluted before using? How long will it keep?) Thanks for any guidance.

 

[013]

Here’s a link to Emilyas’ threads the FPJ is in the list. I woukd assume that you use same steps, dilution ratio and storage methods. Your is the same except substituting catnip for dandelions
’Emmies links

 

[Nunyabiz]

Most FPJ is usually 1:1000

 

[Emilya Green]

The problem here is that Nepeta cataria is not a dynamic accumulator, so it is not going to have a whole lot of nutrients available, even after fermenting. It is best to stick with dandelions, nettles or even cabbage, before substituting with a plant that does very little accumulating of nutrients.

 

[SirRealist]

Thanks for the guidance.... dandelions it is...

 

[Azimuth]

The problem here is that Nepeta cataria is not a dynamic accumulator, so it is not going to have a whole lot of nutrients available, even after fermenting. I

I would argue that it depends on what you're using it for. Fast growing plants like grape vines are often recommended for this strategy simply for the growth hormones. So I think its a legitimate idea if thats what you want.

I do agree, though, that unless you want a lot of stretch in your plants, its probably better to use the extractions with the dynamic accumulator plants to go after their nutrients.

I use aloe and kelp fpj's for more narrow targeting of growth for roots and such, but I'll admit I usually couple them with an fpj from the accumulators to provide a broad plate of goodies for my plants.