Indigenous Microorganisms:
- Korean Natural Farming is a type of farming founded by Cho Han-Kyu in the 1960’s that focuses on the natural biological systems in soil. Natural Farming utilizes self-made microorganisms and nutrient solutions to maintain healthy microbes, enabling the growth of healthy plants.
- One of the key components of Korean Natural Farming is the collection and replication of Indigenous Microorganisms, or IMO. IMO are the microorganisms that have been adapting and surviving within the native soil environments throughout the years. The organisms that primarily make up IMO are beneficial fungi, bacteria, and yeasts.
- IMO1 — Capturing Indigenous Microorganisms on Rice
- IMO2 — Stabilizing IMO1 with Sugar
- IMO3 — Expanding Microbial Populations onto Substrate
- IMO4 — Integrating Indigenous Soil Biology
- IMO5 — Activating with Nitrogen-Rich Materials