Most fertilisers just feed the plant. Kai Kai Farm’s Fermented Insect Frass does something deeper: it teaches the plant to protect itself. Crafted from Mealworm Frass and fermented with Effective Microbes (EM-1) in the Tamborine Mountain highlands, this potent liquid extract is the ultimate tool for the regenerative gardener.
The Chitin Secret: Nature’s "Vaccine" for Plants
Insect frass is naturally rich in Chitin. When applied to your garden, the plant "senses" the presence of insect remains and mistakenly believes it is under attack. This triggers a biological response known as Systemic Acquired Resistance (SAR).
The result? Your plants thicken their cell walls, accelerate their growth, and ramp up their natural production of secondary metabolites to ward off pests and diseases. You aren't just fertilising; you’re immunising.
Why Kai Kai Farm Fermented Frass?
Instant Bioavailability: While dry frass takes weeks to break down, our long-form fermentation process makes the nutrients and chitin immediately available to your plants.
Effective Microbes (EM-1): We don't just bottle the frass; we supercharge it with Lactic Acid Bacteria and beneficial yeast to improve soil structure and nutrient cycling.
Unbeatable Value: One 1L bottle of concentrate makes up to 167 Litres of high-potency plant food.
100% Australian Made: Sourced and fermented on Tamborine Mountain. No overseas imports, no massive carbon footprint.
Not pungent: While some fermented extracts and KNF blends can stink the house or garden out our ferments with EM-1 and extra LAB ensure the smell is minimal.
Supporting local business - Frass supplied by RichRoots Fertilisers, sourced from JinsGrowth farm.