Master Cho Han Kyu is the founder of “Korean Natural Farming,” a farming method that uses no imported fertilizers or chemicals. He visited our farm today and pointed out alternate methods that I could use to control white flies and increase fruit set, as well as yields. They will write out instructions for us on how to implement Korean Natural Farming techniques.

Organic Ginger Grower Dean Pinner points out his farm site to Master Cho, the founder of Korean Natural Farming

A reent Hawaii Tribune-Herald article discussed Korean Natural Farming, and Master Cho’s visit to Hawai‘i:

Farmers in Korea use less water, no chemical fertilizer and yet increase production. The system’s beneficial byproducts include healthier soil conditions, reduced water pollution and other environmental pluses, healthier diets and a stronger agriculture economy.

Natural farming focuses on living soil and indigenous micro-organisms that convert organic material into the inorganic minerals and nutrients plants can utilize. Read more here.

I’m going to be working on a controlled trial with University of Hawai‘i extension agents to see if I can get positive results. I’ll report here periodically on how things are progressing.