Building a System with LAB and Other KNF Inputs

Now that you’ve made LAB and tested it around the farm, it’s time to integrate it into a larger Korean Natural Farming system. Level 3 is where things start to get exciting — and synergistic. LAB plays well with others, especially Fermented Plant Juice (FPJ), Oriental Herbal Nutrient (OHN), and Indigenous Microorganisms (IMO). When used together, these KNF inputs amplify one another’s strengths.

Why Combine LAB with Other KNF Inputs?

Each input in KNF has a purpose:

• LAB breaks down nutrients, regulates bacteria, and supports gut and soil health.

• FPJ provides fresh plant hormones and nutrients.

• OHN brings plant-based immune boosters and fungal resistance.

• IMO reintroduces local microbial life into your system.

When you combine them properly, you’re not just feeding your soil or animals — you’re rebuilding a living, resilient ecosystem.

Example Integrations

1. Spray for Soil Revitalization:

   • LAB (1:1000)

   • FPJ (1:500)

   • OHN (1:1000)

   • IMO 3 or 4 (applied as a pre-soak or solid layer)

   • Apply during early morning or late afternoon for best microbial activity.

2. Livestock Water Mix (Chickens, Pigs, Cattle):

   • LAB (1 tsp/gallon)

   • FPJ (optional 1 tsp/gallon for energy)

   • OHN (few drops per gallon for immunity)

   • Frequency: 1–2x per week in clean water

3. Compost Acceleration Blend:

   • LAB (1:1000)

   • FPJ (1:500)

   • OHN (1:1000)

   • Spray or pour while turning pile; follow with IMO if available.

Field Notes: Timing and Synergy

• LAB thrives early in microbial succession. Use it first, or early in composting.

• FPJ is plant-aligned. Use during vegetative or flowering stages.

• OHN works well in transition seasons and disease-prone times.

• IMO is best added once soils have begun to warm and moist conditions return.

Keep a log of what you apply, when, and what results you observe. You’ll start to notice patterns that help you refine timing and ratios for your specific ecosystem.

Pro Tip: LAB as a Primer

Try spraying LAB 24–48 hours before applying IMO or FPJ. This can “prime” the environment by reducing pathogens and preparing the space for beneficial organisms and nutrients to take hold.

Next Up: Level 4 – Scaling LAB Systems and Conducting Field Trials

In Level 4, we’ll move into data-driven applications, comparing batches, setting up small trials, and planning for larger field implementation. You’ll learn how to use LAB not just as an ingredient — but as part of a measurable, repeatable system.