{"product_id":"fermented-aloe-vera-extract-fpe","title":"Fermented Organic Aloe Vera Extract","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: inherit; color: #2E3A26; line-height: 1.65; max-width: 760px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #3F6B2E; font-size: 1.6em; line-height: 1.25; margin: 0 0 0.6em;\"\u003eHelp your garden bounce back from heat, drought and transplant shock\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAloe vera survives harsh sun and long dry spells because it is built for stress. Our \u003cstrong\u003eFermented Aloe Vera Extract\u003c\/strong\u003e brings that toughness to your garden. We grow the aloe ourselves on Tamborine Mountain with no sprays, then ferment the whole leaf with EM-1 Effective Microorganisms and organic blackstrap molasses. The result is a living tonic that helps plants cope with tough conditions, settle in after planting, and recover faster when the weather turns against them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also the team player of our FPE range. Aloe's natural saponins help sprays spread across leaves and help water soak into dry potting mix. Add a splash to any of our other extracts and they cover better too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #3F6B2E; margin-top: 1.6em;\"\u003eWhat's working inside the bottle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr)); gap: 14px; margin: 1em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #F2F6EC; border-left: 4px solid #8DC63F; padding: 14px 16px; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalicylic acid\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"background: #3F6B2E; color: #fff; font-size: 0.75em; padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 10px; margin-left: 4px;\"\u003eStress response\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003ePlants use salicylic acid as a signal to switch on their own defences against heat, drought and disease. Aloe is a natural source of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #F2F6EC; border-left: 4px solid #8DC63F; padding: 14px 16px; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAloe polysaccharides\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"background: #3F6B2E; color: #fff; font-size: 0.75em; padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 10px; margin-left: 4px;\"\u003eHydration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003eThe long-chain sugars that make aloe gel so slippery hold moisture and give soil microbes something to feed on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #F2F6EC; border-left: 4px solid #8DC63F; padding: 14px 16px; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural saponins\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"background: #3F6B2E; color: #fff; font-size: 0.75em; padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 10px; margin-left: 4px;\"\u003eSpreader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003eThese lower water's surface tension, so sprays coat waxy leaves instead of beading off, and drenches soak into dry, water-repellent mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #F2F6EC; border-left: 4px solid #8DC63F; padding: 14px 16px; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmino acids \u0026amp; growth compounds\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"background: #3F6B2E; color: #fff; font-size: 0.75em; padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 10px; margin-left: 4px;\"\u003eRoots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003eAloe naturally contains amino acids and gibberellins. Gardeners have long used it to help cuttings and new transplants put down roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #F2F6EC; border-left: 4px solid #8DC63F; padding: 14px 16px; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEM-1 Effective Microorganisms\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"background: #3F6B2E; color: #fff; font-size: 0.75em; padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 10px; margin-left: 4px;\"\u003eLiving microbes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003eLactic acid bacteria, yeasts and phototrophic bacteria pre-digest the aloe and carry on working in your soil, crowding out problem microbes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #F2F6EC; border-left: 4px solid #8DC63F; padding: 14px 16px; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolcanic-soil minerals\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"background: #3F6B2E; color: #fff; font-size: 0.75em; padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 10px; margin-left: 4px;\"\u003eMinerals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003eAloe is naturally rich in calcium. Ours draws minerals from Tamborine Mountain's red basalt soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #3F6B2E; margin-top: 1.6em;\"\u003eWhat you'll notice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 1.2em;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlants that hold up better through heatwaves and dry spells, and perk up faster afterwards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeedlings and transplants that settle in with less wilting and sulking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCuttings that are ready to pot on sooner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliar sprays that sheet evenly across leaves instead of running off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry, crusty potting mix that wets up properly again\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthier, livelier soil over time as the EM-1 microbes settle in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #FAFCF6; border: 2px solid #8DC63F; border-radius: 6px; padding: 18px 20px; margin: 1.8em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #3F6B2E; margin: 0 0 0.5em;\"\u003eThe science: why aloe for stressed plants?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.8em;\"\u003eAloe vera gel contains a mix of compounds that matter to plants: polysaccharides, amino acids, vitamins, gibberellins and salicylic acid. Studies on stem cuttings of plants such as tea, grapes and pothos have found aloe gel can support root formation, in some trials performing close to commercial rooting hormone. Salicylic acid is one of the main signals plants use to manage stress and disease, which is why aloe is valued as a recovery tonic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 1em;\"\u003eFermenting the aloe with EM-1 breaks the tough leaf down into a liquid your plants can use straight away, and adds a living community of beneficial microbes that fresh aloe gel doesn't have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #3F6B2E; margin: 0 0 0.5em;\"\u003eWhere Aloe fits in our FPE range\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.6em;\"\u003eOur other extracts mainly \u003cem\u003efeed\u003c\/em\u003e your plants. Aloe helps them \u003cem\u003ecope\u003c\/em\u003e, and helps the others work better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.93em;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #3F6B2E; color: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px 10px;\"\u003eExtract\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px 10px;\"\u003eMain job\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px 10px;\"\u003eReach for it when…\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #E6F0D8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAloe Vera\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStress recovery, rooting \u0026amp; spreading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeatwaves, dry spells, transplanting, cuttings, or to boost any other spray\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #DDE6D0;\"\u003eSeaweed (Bull Kelp)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #DDE6D0;\"\u003eRoot hormones \u0026amp; cold recovery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #DDE6D0;\"\u003eSeedlings and new plantings, or after frost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #DDE6D0;\"\u003eComfrey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #DDE6D0;\"\u003ePotassium for flowers \u0026amp; fruit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #DDE6D0;\"\u003eTomatoes, strawberries and citrus are setting fruit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #DDE6D0;\"\u003ePumpkin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #DDE6D0;\"\u003eNitrogen \u0026amp; enzymes for leafy growth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #DDE6D0;\"\u003eYou want lush, green leaves on greens and herbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #DDE6D0;\"\u003eInsect Frass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #DDE6D0;\"\u003eSoil inoculant \u0026amp; plant immunity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #DDE6D0;\"\u003eYou're building soil life and pest resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0.8em 0 0; font-size: 0.93em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aloe pairs with everything. Add 20mL per 10L to any of our FPE foliar mixes to help it spread and stick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #3F6B2E; margin-top: 1.6em;\"\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a concentrate. Shake well and always dilute in water before use. Apply weekly during the growing season and fortnightly in cooler months, in the early morning or late afternoon so the microbes aren't hit by harsh sun. If you're using tap water, let it stand for a few hours first so the chlorine can escape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.95em; margin: 1em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #DDE6D0; width: 130px; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background: #8DC63F; color: #24361A; font-weight: bold; padding: 3px 9px; border-radius: 10px; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e60mL \/ 10L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #DDE6D0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliar spray\u003c\/strong\u003e – Mist leaves until they're evenly wet.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #DDE6D0; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background: #8DC63F; color: #24361A; font-weight: bold; padding: 3px 9px; border-radius: 10px; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e100–200mL \/ 10L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #DDE6D0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil drench\u003c\/strong\u003e – Water in at the base of plants. Suits garden beds, lawns and houseplants. Use the higher rate when planting out, repotting, or after a heatwave.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #DDE6D0; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background: #8DC63F; color: #24361A; font-weight: bold; padding: 3px 9px; border-radius: 10px; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e20mL \/ 1L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #DDE6D0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutting soak\u003c\/strong\u003e – Stand the base of fresh cuttings in the mix for 10–15 minutes before potting up.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #DDE6D0; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background: #8DC63F; color: #24361A; font-weight: bold; padding: 3px 9px; border-radius: 10px; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e20mL \/ 10L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #DDE6D0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpreader booster\u003c\/strong\u003e – Add to any other FPE or foliar mix to help it coat leaves evenly.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #3F6B2E; margin-top: 1.6em;\"\u003eStorage \u0026amp; safety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 1.2em;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in a cool, dark place out of direct sunlight. Do not refrigerate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShelf life: up to 3 months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a living product. The bottle may swell slightly as the microbes work. Open the cap at least once a week to release any gas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpect an earthy, pickled smell. That's the lactic acid bacteria, the same family found in yoghurt and kombucha. It fades once diluted and watered in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #FFF6E5; border-left: 4px solid #D9A23A; padding: 12px 16px; border-radius: 4px; margin: 1em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeep away from pets and children.\u003c\/strong\u003e We ferment the whole aloe leaf, which contains natural compounds (including aloin) that are toxic to cats and dogs if swallowed. Store the concentrate securely, don't leave mixed solution where pets can drink it, and keep pets off freshly sprayed plants until the leaves are dry. Not for human consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #3F6B2E; margin-top: 1.6em;\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 1.2em;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic no-spray whole-leaf Aloe vera (\u003cem\u003eAloe barbadensis\u003c\/em\u003e Miller), grown on our Tamborine Mountain farm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEM-1 Effective Microorganisms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurified rainwater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic blackstrap molasses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500mL, 1L and 4.5L concentrate. Each litre makes over 160L of foliar spray or 50–100L of soil drench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #3F6B2E; margin-top: 1.6em;\"\u003eGrown and brewed on Tamborine Mountain\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Kai Kai Farm we don't just bottle our extracts, we grow every plant that goes into them. Our aloe grows in the rich volcanic soil of Tamborine Mountain with no sprays at all, and we harvest, ferment and bottle it right here on the farm. Because we handle every step from soil to bottle, you get a fresh, living product at farm-direct prices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKai Kai Farm is a family business run by Quintin and Amy in the Scenic Rim. We use our tonics in our own gardens every day, so we know what they can do. When you buy from us, you're supporting a small local farm working towards healthier soil and a greener garden for everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003eNew to fermented plant extracts? Read our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kaikaifarm.au\/blogs\/fermented-plant-extracts-beginner-guide\" style=\"color: #3F6B2E;\"\u003eFPE beginner's guide \u0026amp; recipes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kai Kai Farm","offers":[{"title":"1L","offer_id":53075504595255,"sku":null,"price":17.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mL","offer_id":53075553648951,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4.5L","offer_id":53075553681719,"sku":null,"price":61.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0791\/2040\/0695\/files\/AloeVeraFPELabel.webp?v=1790820596","url":"https:\/\/kaikaifarm.au\/products\/fermented-aloe-vera-extract-fpe","provider":"Kai Kai Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}