{"product_id":"organic-molasses","title":"Organic Molasses","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe underground feast begins here. If you’re the kind of gardener who treats your soil biology with the same devotion others reserve for their children, you know that Effective Microorganisms (EM) need more than just a good environment—they need fuel. This is that fuel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet our Organic Blackstrap Molasses from EMNZ. This isn’t for your kitchen pantry; it’s the high-energy byproduct of sugar cane refining, specifically chosen to activate and expand your EM1 Garden or EM Garden Boost. It’s essentially the ultimate microbial buffet, providing the food source your microbes need to wake up, multiply, and get to work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ritual of Expansion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those who love the science of the soil, brewing your own EM Ready to Use (RTU) is a deeply satisfying ritual. To make a 10-litre batch of expanded EM, you’ll want a 5% dilution of EM1 Concentrate with 5% Molasses. Here is the process:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleanliness is key:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use sterile equipment and chlorine-free water. (If your tap water is chlorinated, let it stand in a bucket for 24 hours first).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Slurry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dissolve your molasses in a container with about 30% hot or boiled water. Stir until smooth, then top up with cold water. Add your EM and stir again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Incubation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seal it with a lid (or an airlock if you’re fancy). You need to keep this concoction at a steady 25-35°C for 7 days. An aquarium heater set to 30°C is the insider’s trick. If you’re not using an airlock, remember to 'burp' the lid daily to release the gas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Result:\u003c\/strong\u003e After 5-7 days, your EM-RTU is ready. It has a shorter shelf life than the concentrate—best used within a week, and definitely within two months—making it perfect for those large-scale garden applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore your liquid gold in a sealed container at room temperature, tucked away from the sunlight. When it comes to application, treat your expanded EM-RTU with the same dilution rates as your EM1 Concentrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWatch the demonstration below to master the art of expanding your EM1:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Xe0YLcFkrB8\" width=\"100%\" height=\"330\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMNZ","offers":[{"title":"1L","offer_id":61552286433650,"sku":"G-EMNZ- MOL-1L","price":32.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/3893\/7458\/files\/emnz-1l-organic-molasses-53025189003634.jpg?v=1779020903","url":"https:\/\/bugg.co.nz\/products\/organic-molasses","provider":"Bugg ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}