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Used primarily as in conjunction with the other preparations in the compost set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":414,\"w\":560,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":588,\"abs_y\":703}'\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":450,\"w\":560,\"h\":2,\"abs_x\":588,\"abs_y\":739}'\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":459,\"w\":560,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":588,\"abs_y\":748}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":460,\"w\":484,\"h\":16,\"abs_x\":588,\"abs_y\":749}'\u003eFor additional information, visit: \u003ca title=\"Biodynamic Preparations, Complete Set – Usage Instructions\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jpibiodynamics.org\/pages\/bd-502-507-compost-instructions\" bis_size='{\"x\":229,\"y\":460,\"w\":266,\"h\":16,\"abs_x\":805,\"abs_y\":749}'\u003eBD 502–507 Detailed Usage Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":495,\"w\":560,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":588,\"abs_y\":784}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":496,\"w\":368,\"h\":16,\"abs_x\":588,\"abs_y\":785}'\u003ePlease note: Quantities over 1 may be bagged together.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Josephine Porter Institute","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7925040087101,"sku":"BD502","price":6.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0017\/4473\/2221\/products\/biodynamic-yarrow-preparation-achillea-millefolium-bd-502-bd-compost-preparation-compost-preparations-the-josephine-porter-institute-918037.jpg?v=1757688856"},{"product_id":"biodynamic-chamomile-preparation-bd503","title":"Biodynamic Chamomile Preparation - Matricaria chamomilla - (BD 503) BD Compost Preparation","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":9,\"w\":560,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":588,\"abs_y\":298}'\u003eOne unit is 1 teaspoon.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":43,\"w\":560,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":588,\"abs_y\":332}'\u003eAt a Glance:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" id=\"docs-internal-guid-a0b40010-7fff-35dc-3f19-a6e0df0c186d\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":83,\"w\":560,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":588,\"abs_y\":372}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":84,\"w\":87,\"h\":16,\"abs_x\":588,\"abs_y\":373}'\u003eWhat it does:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":99,\"y\":84,\"w\":0,\"h\":16,\"abs_x\":675,\"abs_y\":373}'\u003eStabilizes nitrogen and enhances the life of the compost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":138,\"w\":560,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":588,\"abs_y\":427}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":139,\"w\":79,\"h\":16,\"abs_x\":588,\"abs_y\":428}'\u003eHow to use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":91,\"y\":139,\"w\":0,\"h\":16,\"abs_x\":667,\"abs_y\":428}'\u003eStuffed into cow intestines and buried over winter, later added to compost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":193,\"w\":560,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":588,\"abs_y\":482}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":194,\"w\":80,\"h\":16,\"abs_x\":588,\"abs_y\":483}'\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":92,\"y\":194,\"w\":0,\"h\":16,\"abs_x\":668,\"abs_y\":483}'\u003eChamomile blossoms (\u003cem bis_size='{\"x\":154,\"y\":213,\"w\":136,\"h\":16,\"abs_x\":730,\"abs_y\":502}'\u003eMatricaria chamomilla\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":248,\"w\":560,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":588,\"abs_y\":537}'\u003e🌼 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jpibiodynamics.org\/pages\/what-is-bd-503-chamomile\" title=\"BD503 Chamomile – The Plant that Comforts the Compost\" bis_size='{\"x\":33,\"y\":249,\"w\":235,\"h\":16,\"abs_x\":609,\"abs_y\":538}'\u003eLearn More about BD 503 Chamomile\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":284,\"w\":560,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":588,\"abs_y\":573}'\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":324,\"w\":560,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":588,\"abs_y\":613}'\u003ePart of the Biodynamic Compost Set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":359,\"w\":560,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":588,\"abs_y\":648}'\u003eBD 503 stabilizes nitrogen (N) within the compost and increases soil life so as to stimulate plant growth. Used primarily as in conjunction with the other preparations in the compost set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":434,\"w\":560,\"h\":2,\"abs_x\":588,\"abs_y\":723}'\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":443,\"w\":560,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":588,\"abs_y\":732}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":444,\"w\":528,\"h\":16,\"abs_x\":588,\"abs_y\":733}'\u003eFor additional information, visit: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jpibiodynamics.org\/blogs\/articles\" bis_size='{\"x\":229,\"y\":444,\"w\":310,\"h\":16,\"abs_x\":805,\"abs_y\":733}' title=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0017\/4473\/2221\/files\/500_for_website.pdf\"\u003eJPI Preparation Articles ; Instruction Handouts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":479,\"w\":560,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":588,\"abs_y\":768}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":480,\"w\":368,\"h\":16,\"abs_x\":588,\"abs_y\":769}'\u003ePlease note: Quantities over 1 may be bagged together.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Josephine Porter Institute","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7925042970685,"sku":"BD503","price":6.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0017\/4473\/2221\/products\/biodynamic-chamomile-preparation-matricaria-chamomilla-bd-503-bd-compost-preparation-compost-preparations-the-josephine-porter-institute-750482.jpg?v=1757688864"},{"product_id":"biodynamic-stinging-nettle-bd504-compost","title":"Biodynamic Stinging Nettle Preparation – Urtica dioica – BD 504 BD Compost Preparation","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":9,\"w\":560,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":588,\"abs_y\":298}'\u003eOne unit is 1 heaping teaspoon.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":43,\"w\":560,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":588,\"abs_y\":332}'\u003eAt a Glance:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" id=\"docs-internal-guid-71dde6f9-7fff-f747-5638-61e03b930168\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":83,\"w\":560,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":588,\"abs_y\":372}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":84,\"w\":87,\"h\":16,\"abs_x\":588,\"abs_y\":373}'\u003eWhat it does:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":99,\"y\":84,\"w\":0,\"h\":16,\"abs_x\":675,\"abs_y\":373}'\u003eActivates soil and compost, harmonizing and strengthening vitality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":138,\"w\":560,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":588,\"abs_y\":427}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":139,\"w\":79,\"h\":16,\"abs_x\":588,\"abs_y\":428}'\u003eHow to use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":91,\"y\":139,\"w\":0,\"h\":16,\"abs_x\":667,\"abs_y\":428}'\u003eFermented in the soil before being added to compost or stirred into preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":193,\"w\":560,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":588,\"abs_y\":482}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":194,\"w\":80,\"h\":16,\"abs_x\":588,\"abs_y\":483}'\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":92,\"y\":194,\"w\":0,\"h\":16,\"abs_x\":668,\"abs_y\":483}'\u003eStinging nettle (\u003cem bis_size='{\"x\":109,\"y\":213,\"w\":77,\"h\":16,\"abs_x\":685,\"abs_y\":502}'\u003eUrtica dioica\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":248,\"w\":560,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":588,\"abs_y\":537}'\u003e🌿 \u003ca title=\"BD504: Stinging Nettle – The Hidden Healer in the Soil\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jpibiodynamics.org\/pages\/what-is-bd-504-stinging-nettle\" bis_size='{\"x\":33,\"y\":249,\"w\":256,\"h\":16,\"abs_x\":609,\"abs_y\":538}'\u003eLearn More about BD 504 Stinging Nettle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":284,\"w\":560,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":588,\"abs_y\":573}'\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":324,\"w\":560,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":588,\"abs_y\":613}'\u003ePart of the Biodynamic Compost Set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":359,\"w\":560,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":588,\"abs_y\":648}'\u003eBD 504 stimulates soil health, providing plants with the individual nutrition components needed. \"Enlivens\" the earth (soil). 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