{"product_id":"bas-willow-fermented-extract-1-2gal","title":"BuildASoil Willow Fermented Extract 1\/2gal","description":"\u003cp\u003e✨ Exclusively crafted with love on a quaint farm near Paonia, Colorado. Adopting the essence of natural probiotic farming practices, this treasure is more than just a product - it's a legacy from the earth, under the passionate care of Miles Filippelli since 2016. 💚\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌱 Features \u0026amp; Benefits:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔄 Powered by Lactobacillus bacteria, nature's decomposers, breaking down organic compounds for efficient absorption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍯 Derived from pristine Mountain Water, Willow, Molasses, Sorghum Syrup and local goat whey lactic acid bacteria, harmonized with EM-1.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌼 Made specifically from nutrient-packed willow branches beneficial for all growth phases, particularly the rooting stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍉 Enriched with salicylic acid, willow branches are an old time gardening secret\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📊 Balances and maintains PH levels for better stability in gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📝 Ingredients:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater, Lactic Acid Bacteria from local goat whey, Molasses, Sorghum Syrup, Plant Matter (Willow Branches), EM1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e❓ Why Choose Our Fermented Plant Extract?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌺 Our unique Willow Fermented Plant Extract is tailored for comprehensive plant growth, focusing especially on the rooting phase. Gift your plants the richness of willow and witness the magic unfold! 🌼\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🤝 Proudly associated with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuildASoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand dedicated to delivering only the highest quality for the Fermented Plant Extracts product line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🌿 Willow's Incredible Growth Secret 🌿\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🤩 Ever marveled at the rapid growth of willow? They expand so swiftly that before you know it, new branches have sprouted! 🌳💨\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile their growth might not be instantaneous, they're among the champions of fast growth in the plant world 🌍. Behind this phenomenon lies science. The secret sauce? A unique plant hormone known as indolebutyric acid 🌱💪.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext time you're trimming your exuberant willow, think twice before discarding those branches 🚫🗑️. They hold the essence of willow's powerful growth hormones, perfect for nurturing other plants. Experience the magic of this DIY rooting hormone, and watch your plants thrive like never before 🚀🌱.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📜 Tracing Willow's Roots 📜\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vast Salix genus boasts over 400 willow species sprinkled across the globe 🌐. Beyond its rapid growth, willow holds a rich medicinal legacy, notably as nature's precursor to aspirin. Extracted salicylic acid from willow bark gives us this pain-relieving wonder 💊.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong before aspirin's debut in 1899, indigenous cultures have revered the bark and leaves of the willow tree for its therapeutic properties against pain and inflammation 🌿🩺.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore the age of commercial rooting agents, the willow stood out as the go-to natural enhancer for plant propagation 🌱🔄.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌱 Rooting Hormone: Nature's Growth Elixir 🌱\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e📃 Crafting Willow Water: A Rooting Concoction 📃\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation takes longer and locks in the benefits for long term storage but you can also make a faster version at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the art of brewing willow branch tea, your secret weapon for robust plant propagations 🌱💦.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌿 Willow Water Rooting Solution 🌿\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYoung willow branches (ideally those that are no thicker than a pencil and from the current year's growth)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA large container or bucket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoiling water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlass jar or bottle for storing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProcedure:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection of Willow Branches:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSearch for a willow tree and cut some young, healthy branches. Remember, the newer the growth, the higher the concentration of the rooting hormone (indolebutyric acid).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation of the Branches:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove all the leaves from the branches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut the branches into small pieces, around 1-2 inches long.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteeping the Willow Pieces:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the cut willow pieces into your container or bucket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour boiling water over the willow pieces, ensuring they are fully submerged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet the mixture sit and steep for 12-24 hours. This allows the water to extract the rooting hormone from the willow pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStraining and Storing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter steeping, strain the willow pieces out, collecting the water in a glass jar or bottle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour willow water rooting solution is now ready to use!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor plant cuttings: Soak the base of your cuttings in the willow water for several hours before planting them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor already potted plants: Water them with the willow water solution to encourage root growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs a growth boost: Occasionally water your plants with willow water as it not only promotes rooting but also can give plants a growth boost due to the presence of beneficial compounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage and Shelf Life:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's best to store your willow water in the refrigerator if you're not using it immediately. Use within 2 months for best results. After this period, the effectiveness may decrease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you instead opt to purchase our Fermented Version the shelf life is MUCH longer and will last years at room temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits of Willow Water:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWillow water is a natural alternative to commercial rooting hormones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt contains salicylic acid, which can help protect plants from diseases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe solution encourages root growth and can boost the overall health of the plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Buildasoil LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47169619230932,"sku":null,"price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/3243\/7716\/files\/706C2DB7-47F6-45A6-993F-913212D35DFD.webp?v=1761599275","url":"https:\/\/thegardenworldstore.myshopify.com\/products\/bas-willow-fermented-extract-1-2gal","provider":"Garden World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}