NF_Recipes.json

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[
  {
    "Recipe": "Fish Amino Acid (FAA)",
    "Ingredients": [
      "Fish pieces",
      "Jaggery/Brown sugar",
      "IMO-3",
      "Mosquito net",
      "Rubber band / thread",
      "Clay pot / plastic jar / glass jar"
    ],
    "Steps": [
      "Cut fish into pieces and put in a clay pot or plastic jar.",
      "Add Jaggery of an equal amount (1:1 weight ratio). Fill the jar up to 2/3 of its volume.",
      "Cover the opening of jar with a mosquito net. The meat will ferment in 7 to 10 days.",
      "In the presence of fat on the surface of the solution, put 2 to 3 teaspoons of IMO-3 to dissolve the fat.",
      "Extract the solution and use the liquid to crops."
    ],
    "Uses": [
      "FAA is rich with nitrogen, good for soil and foliage.",
      "Increases yield and improves taste and fragrance for leafy vegetables.",
      "Activate microorganisms in IMO or mixed compost by diluting FAA with water in a 1:1000 ratio.",
      "Effective against mites and the greenhouse whitefly when diluted with water and sprayed."
    ]
  },
  {
    "Recipe": "Collection of IMOs from Native Soil",
    "Ingredients": [
      "Wooden box",
      "Hard-cooked rice",
      "Porous Paper (paper Towel)",
      "Rubber band / Thread",
      "Container Box / Basket made out of Bamboo",
      "Jaggery / Brown sugar",
      "Glass jar / Clay pot"
    ],
    "Steps": [
      "A wooden box of Length 12 inches x Width 8 inches Height 4 inches is made with ½ an inch thickness wood.",
      "Fill the wooden box with steamed rice. Its moisture content will attract the indigenous microorganisms living in the local soil.",
      "Cover the wooden box with white plain paper and use a rubber band or thread to hold the paper to the box.",
      "Mark an area 12 inches x 8 inches in the soil."
    ],
    "Uses": [
      "Collecting aerobic indigenous microorganisms from the local soil."
    ]
  },
  {
    "Recipe": "Preparation of IMO-3",
    "Ingredients": [
      "Water",
      "Rice bran/flour",
      "Paddy straw",
      "IMO-2",
      "All the NF inputs diluted in water in the ratio of 1:1000"
    ],
    "Steps": [
      "Dilute IMO-2 with water (1:1000) and mix with rice bran or flour. The moisture level of this mixture should be 65% - 70%.",
      "For better results, use diluted NF inputs such as FP."
    ],
    "Uses": [
      "Enhancing soil fertility and health by introducing beneficial microorganisms."
    ]
  }
  {
    "Recipe": "Fermented Plant Juice (FPJ)",
    "Ingredients": [
      "Young shoots of plants",
      "Brown sugar"
    ],
    "Steps": [
      "Collect the young shoots of plants early in the morning when the dew is still present.",
      "Chop the shoots into small pieces.",
      "Mix the chopped shoots with brown sugar in a 1:1 ratio by weight.",
      "Place the mixture in a clay pot, plastic jar, or glass jar, leaving some space at the top.",
      "Cover the opening of the jar with a breathable material like a cotton cloth and secure it with a rubber band or thread.",
      "Allow the mixture to ferment in a cool, shaded place for about 7 days.",
      "After fermentation, strain the liquid. This is your FPJ."
    ],
    "Uses": [
      "FPJ is used as a growth enhancer for plants.",
      "It can be diluted with water (1:500 to 1:1000 ratio) and used as a foliar spray or soil drench.",
      "Improves the general health and disease resistance of plants."
    ]
  },
  {
    "Recipe": "Fermented Fruit Juice (FFJ)",
    "Ingredients": [
      "Ripe fruits",
      "Brown sugar"
    ],
    "Steps": [
      "Select ripe fruits, preferably those that are locally available and organic.",
      "Chop the fruits into small pieces.",
      "Mix the chopped fruits with brown sugar in a 1:1 ratio by weight.",
      "Place the mixture in a clay pot, plastic jar, or glass jar, leaving some space at the top.",
      "Cover the opening of the jar with a breathable material like a cotton cloth and secure it with a rubber band or thread.",
      "Allow the mixture to ferment in a cool, shaded place for about 7 days.",
      "After fermentation, strain the liquid. This is your FFJ."
    ],
    "Uses": [
      "FFJ is rich in phosphorus and potassium, making it an excellent fertilizer for the flowering and fruiting stages of plants.",
      "It can be diluted with water (1:500 to 1:1000 ratio) and used as a foliar spray or soil drench.",
      "Enhances the taste and quality of fruits and vegetables."
    ]
  }
  {
    "Recipe": "Oriental Herbal Nutrient (OHN)",
    "Ingredients": [
      "Garlic",
      "Ginger",
      "Cinnamon",
      "Angelica root",
      "Licorice root",
      "Brown sugar",
      "Vodka or Soju (40% alcohol)"
    ],
    "Steps": [
      "Chop each ingredient finely and mix with brown sugar in a 1:1 ratio by weight.",
      "Place each mixture in a separate jar, leaving some space at the top.",
      "Add vodka or soju to each jar until the ingredients are fully submerged.",
      "Cover the opening of the jar with a breathable material and secure it with a rubber band or thread.",
      "Allow the mixtures to ferment in a cool, shaded place for about 15 days.",
      "Combine the liquids from each jar in equal parts to create OHN.",
      "Store the OHN in a cool, dark place."
    ],
    "Uses": [
      "OHN is used as a natural pesticide and disease control agent.",
      "It enhances plant growth and immune system.",
      "Dilute OHN with water in a 1:1000 ratio for use as a foliar spray or soil drench."
    ]
  },
  {
    "Recipe": "Water-Soluble Calcium (WCA)",
    "Ingredients": [
      "Eggshells",
      "Vinegar"
    ],
    "Steps": [
      "Clean the eggshells and dry them in the sun.",
      "Once dry, crush the eggshells into small pieces.",
      "Place the crushed eggshells in a jar and add vinegar until the eggshells are fully submerged.",
      "Cover the jar with a breathable material and secure it with a rubber band or thread.",
      "Allow the mixture to sit in a cool, shaded place for about 7 days, or until the bubbling stops.",
      "Strain the liquid. This is your WCA."
    ],
    "Uses": [
      "WCA is rich in calcium, which is essential for plant cell growth and structure.",
      "It can be diluted with water (1:1000 ratio) and used as a foliar spray or soil drench.",
      "Improves the quality and shelf life of fruits and vegetables."
    ]
  },
  {
    "Recipe": "Water-Soluble Phosphorus (WSP)",
    "Ingredients": [
      "Bones (fish bones or small animal bones)",
      "Vinegar"
    ],
    "Steps": [
      "Clean the bones thoroughly and dry them in the sun.",
      "Once dry, crush the bones into small pieces.",
      "Place the crushed bones in a jar and add vinegar until the bones are fully submerged.",
      "Cover the jar with a breathable material and secure it with a rubber band or thread.",
      "Allow the mixture to sit in a cool, shaded place for about 10 days, or until the bubbling stops.",
      "Strain the liquid. This is your WSP."
    ],
    "Uses": [
      "WSP is rich in phosphorus, which is essential for root development and fruiting.",
      "It can be diluted with water (1:1000 ratio) and used as a foliar spray or soil drench.",
      "Promotes flowering and fruiting in plants."
    ]
  },
  {
    "Recipe": "Lactic Acid Bacteria Serum (LABS)",
    "Ingredients": [
      "Rice wash water",
      "Milk (preferably raw)",
      "Brown sugar"
    ],
    "Steps": [
      "Collect the water used for rinsing rice and let it sit until it becomes sour (1-2 days).",
      "Mix the sour rice wash water with an equal amount of milk and let it sit for about a week in a cool, shaded place.",
      "After a week, the mixture will separate into three layers. The middle layer is the LAB serum.",
      "Carefully extract the LAB serum and mix it with an equal amount of brown sugar to preserve it.",
      "Store the LABS in a cool, dark place."
    ],
    "Uses": [
      "LABS acts as a natural probiotic for the soil, improving soil health and fertility.",
      "It can be diluted with water (1:1000 ratio) and used as a foliar spray or soil drench.",
      "Helps in composting and odor control."
    ]
  }
  {
    "Recipe": "Brown Rice Vinegar (BRV)",
    "Ingredients": [
      "Brown rice",
      "Water",
      "Sugar"
    ],
    "Steps": [
      "Cook the brown rice and let it cool.",
      "Mix the cooked rice with sugar and water in a jar.",
      "Cover the jar with a breathable material and secure it with a rubber band or thread.",
      "Allow the mixture to ferment in a cool, shaded place for about 4 weeks.",
      "After fermentation, strain the liquid. This is your BRV."
    ],
    "Uses": [
      "BRV is used to enhance the microbial activity in the soil.",
      "It can be diluted with water (1:1000 ratio) and used as a foliar spray or soil drench.",
      "Helps in breaking down organic matter into nutrients that plants can absorb."
    ]
  },
  {
    "Recipe": "Seed/Seedling Treatment (SES)",
    "Ingredients": [
      "FPJ",
      "FFJ",
      "OHN",
      "LABS",
      "BRV",
      "Water"
    ],
    "Steps": [
      "Mix FPJ, FFJ, OHN, LABS, and BRV in equal parts.",
      "Dilute the mixture with water in a 1:1000 ratio.",
      "Soak seeds or dip seedlings in the solution for about an hour before planting."
    ],
    "Uses": [
      "SES is used to enhance seed germination and seedling vigor.",
      "It provides essential nutrients and beneficial microorganisms to the seeds/seedlings.",
      "Helps in early root development and disease resistance."
    ]
  },
  {
    "Recipe": "Fermented Mixed Compost (FMC)",
    "Ingredients": [
      "Various organic materials (kitchen scraps, garden waste, animal manure)",
      "FPJ",
      "FFJ",
      "OHN",
      "LABS",
      "BRV"
    ],
    "Steps": [
      "Layer the organic materials in a compost bin or pile.",
      "Sprinkle each layer with a mixture of FPJ, FFJ, OHN, LABS, and BRV.",
      "Cover the compost pile with a tarp or similar material to retain moisture and heat.",
      "Turn the pile every 2 weeks and add more of the mixture if needed.",
      "Compost is ready when it has turned into dark, crumbly soil."
    ],
    "Uses": [
      "FMC is rich in nutrients and beneficial microorganisms.",
      "It can be used as a top dressing for plants or mixed into the soil to improve fertility.",
      "Helps in suppressing plant diseases and pests."
    ]
  },
  {
    "Recipe": "Aromatic Insect Attractants (AIA)",
    "Ingredients": [
      "Specific aromatic plants or fruits",
      "Sugar",
      "Water",
      "Yeast"
    ],
    "Steps": [
      "Extract juice from the aromatic plants or fruits.",
      "Mix the juice with sugar, water, and yeast in a jar.",
      "Cover the jar with a breathable material and secure it with a rubber band or thread.",
      "Allow the mixture to ferment in a cool, shaded place for about 7 days.",
      "Place the jar in the garden to attract and trap harmful insects."
    ],
    "Uses": [
      "AIA is used to attract and trap harmful insects away from crops.",
      "It can reduce the need for chemical pesticides.",
      "Helps in maintaining a balanced ecosystem in the garden."
    ]
  }
]
```