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Although snack peas and snap peas are the same vegetable, they are called by similar names, which causes confusion. fresh in my memory. However, it seems that the name snack peas still remains today. Snap peas (snack peas) are an improved variety of green peas and are popular as a seasonal vegetable in spring. It is characterized by being able to eat whole pods because the beans are soft even after they grow. The thick, chewy texture and the slightly sweet taste will leave you wanting more.
EM is an abbreviation for Effective Microorganisms, which means a group of useful microorganisms. In addition, EM is exactly the same as the microorganisms used in beer, sake, bread, cheese, natto, etc., and is a combination of 80 types of lactic acid bacteria, yeast, photosynthetic bacteria, etc. that are useful for human health. Developed by Teruo Higa (2022, The Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon), the word EM has also appeared in modern terminology dictionaries since 1998.
EM farming is a type of organic farming method established over 35 years ago. Even with normal organic farming, compost is made from organic matter and grown. In that case, organic matter is composted by microorganisms in the soil. In addition, organic fertilizers such as chicken manure tend to be decomposed by microorganisms in the soil and become inorganic substances (nitrogen, phosphoric acid, potassium, etc.) that are absorbed by plants. Microorganisms living in the soil are also responsible for making compost and decomposing organic fertilizers.
EM Sodashi (registered trademark) seems to use an organic fertilizer made by adding EM and molasses (a type of sugar) to organic materials such as oil lees, fish lees, and crab shells, and then fermenting them. In addition, although the amount used varies depending on the crop, it seems that 300 to 1000 kg is put in per 10a to grow vegetables while preparing the soil. As a countermeasure against diseases and pests, it seems that the method of diluting EM with water and spraying it on the leaves has been cultivated for many years.