JADAM Liquid Fertilizer from Green Manure (JLF) — JADAM Recipe
JLF-style green manure ferments dissolve nitrogen and minerals from cover crops and weeds into a liquid accessible for fertigation or foliar. It aligns with JADAM’s cost discipline while still closing nutrient loops on-farm.
JLF-style green manure ferments dissolve nitrogen and minerals from cover crops and weeds into a liquid accessible for fertigation or foliar. It aligns with JADAM’s cost discipline while still closing nutrient loops on-farm. This JADAM preparation is made with chopped cover crop / legume biomass and is a staple input in regenerative Korean Natural Farming — feeding soil biology instead of relying on synthetic fertilizers. It is one of 50+ free recipes we use daily at the IC SPICY nursery in Port Charlotte, Florida.
Ingredients
- fills ⅔ vessel Chopped cover crop / legume biomass
- 2–5% mass Loose mature compost starter
- to cover Non-chlorinated water
- 1 Breathable lid system
Steps
- Shred biomass; pack vessel; exclude air gaps
- Add water until submerged; stir daily first week.
- When aroma steadies sweet-sour, strain press solids.
- Dilute 1:50–1:200 onto soil; avoid heavy foliar unless filtered finely.
- Return solids to windrow.
Common questions
How long does JADAM Liquid Fertilizer from Green Manure (JLF) take to make?
Plan for about ~3 weeks from start to finish. Fermented and cultured inputs improve with proper timing, so follow the step schedule in the recipe rather than rushing stages.
When should I apply a JADAM input like this?
Match the input to the plant's growth stage, per Master Cho's nutritive cycle theory: vegetative-stage plants favor growth inputs like FPJ and FAA, while flowering and fruiting plants favor WCA and FFJ. Apply early morning or late evening, and never in strong midday sun.
Is this safe for organic or no-spray gardens?
Yes — like all IC SPICY CookBook recipes, this uses only biological and food-grade ingredients with zero synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. Always label your jars, use clean tools, and do a small test application before treating every plant.