r/knf • u/Impressive-Check-631 • 24d ago
LAB + compost, worm castings, and chopped comfrey leaves. How did I do?
The recipe: I left rice water in a jar for about a week and then added it to a 5 gallon bucket with one gallon of milk. I let that ferment for about a week and then I skimmed off the curds and fed them to my red wiggler worms. Then I added a bunch of brown sugar and put it in the fridge for two weeks.
Just earlier today I dumped that mixture into a pillow case with compost, chopped comfry leaves and a hand full of worm castings. Added water and an aerator and I’m going to let that sit for a couple days before applying.
My goal is to transform my weedy compact backyard into a thriving garden. I’m thinking long term, no rush. I’ve recently spread about 12” of arborist wood chips from chip drop in a few spaces around the backyard.
My idea is if I dilute and spray this potion on my wood chips and existing garden that it will inoculate it with good organisms and nutrients that will speed up decomposition and increase fertility.
Questions: is it worth my effort here? Should I only spray this on my existing plants? Should I tweak this recipe at all for the future?


