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TeraGanix, Inc.  |  SKU: EM108

EM 1 Microbial Inoculant

Rated 5.0 out of 5
Based on 94 ratings
$34.00
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Even with protection, we encourage submitting photos, videos, and documentation to assist our carrier claims process.


📋 Claims Policy

All claims must be submitted via support@buildasoil.com. Phone-based claims are not accepted.

Required Documentation:

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  • Damage / Missing Items: Within 5 business days of delivery
  • Incorrect Products: Within 30 days of delivery
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⚠️ Responsibility Disclaimer

Once an order leaves our facility, we are not liable for delays, damage, or misdelivery caused by the carrier. We assist with claims but final decisions rest with the carrier.

We have zero tolerance for mistreatment of delivery drivers. Verified misconduct may result in cancellation and refund of your order minus shipping costs.

Description

NOTICE: Because this product is full of microbial life, please be aware that if you live in a cold climate this product cannot be left in the cold and freeze or the microbes may die off. Please be certain that however your packages are delivered, that you can get to them before the cold does. If this product is delivered frozen, it is nonrefundable, please make sure that it can get to your address without freezing.

EM-1 Microbial Inoculant is a naturally-fermented, live microbial blend of beneficial food grade microorganisms. EM-1 Microbial Inoculant is a safe probiotic for all plants, soils, cut flowers, fish ponds, composting, and deodorizing.

  • Great Microbial Treatment for all plants (flowers, veggies, trees, etc.), compost, and soils.
  • Improves Soil Structure and Drainage
  • Bioremediation Bacteria Eliminates Foul Odors In The Home (Pets, Smoke, Garbage, Drains, Paint, etc.)
  • Improves Water Quality In Aquariums, Ponds and Rivers
  • Effective Soil Conditioner

Disclaimer: This product comes in manufacture packaging and is not discrete. Please contact us to ensure discretion if needed.

Hawaii and Alaska customers only: The 1 Gallon and 5 Gallon variants may require an additional surcharge to be shipped to Hawaii and Alaska.

useful Info

Ingredients:

*Not all microbes are listed on the actual label

Active:

Microorganisms: 1 million colony forming units/cc (units/ml), 1%: Lactic Acid Bacteria, Yeast, and Photosynthetic Bacteria

Inactive:

96% Water and 3% Molasses

How To Use

USES: For all garden & horticultural applications.

DIRECTIONS: Apply EM•1® with a water can, any type of sprayer, or inject through an irrigation system at the rate of 1 ounce per gallon of water.

For best results, apply EM•1® once a week.

Do not store EM•1® in direct sunlight. Store in closed container at room temperature. Do not freeze.

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Microorganisms: 1 million colony forming units/cc (units/ml), 1%: Lactobacillus casei

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: 96% Water and 3% Molasses


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94 Reviews
Reviewed by Steve Y.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
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Microscopes don’t lie

Had it a month mixed 2 different 3.0 soil mix 15# size for trial one batch I didn’t use em-1 on the other I did (I did spray it on the peat mix with sappion q-60 while mixing soil together added a few other build a soil products and let the 2 mixes sit for 1 month kept mix’s at 40% moister and turned over the mixed every 2 days when putting samples from both under my microscope no comparison the microbial life in em-1 mix was 4 to 5 times more then life in mix without em-1 when same plants planted same time the ones in em-1 after 1 month are double in size MUST HAVE

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New

Just recently picked up some materials to use it.

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Em1

Love Build a soil products

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Reviewed by Jakob S.
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Wonderful

Activated in a 5 gallon 1:1 with Yah Whey and I loved how hard everything threw down! Plants seem too as well

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Reviewed by Sergio S.
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I love it

Plants perk right up every time I use it

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