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Biodynamic Barrel Compound Preparation (BC) Spray Preparation

Biodynamic Barrel Compound Preparation (BC) Spray Preparation

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At a glance:

One unit is 1/3 cup.
One unit treats one acre.

What it does:
A convenient, ready-to-use version of the compost preparations. Helps activate soil life and balance nutrient cycles.

How to use:
Stir one unit vigorously in 3 gallons of water for 20 minutes. Strain after stirring and dilute further if needed to match your sprayer calibration. Apply to the field during seedbed preparation before BD 500, in the latter part of the day. Apply BD 500 as soon as time and labor permit, and cultivate the soil afterward for best results.

Ingredients:
Cow manure, crushed egg shells, basalt dust, and BD 502–507 compost preparations.

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Product Details:

Barrel Compound (or Barrel Compost) is based on Maria Thun’s recipe. It contains BD 502–507, basalt, and eggshells. It is used when access to BD compost is limited or unavailable. It should not be regarded as a long-term substitute for BD compost.

Barrel Compound is useful between crop rotations or whenever soil is disturbed by cultivation. For field use, apply it during seedbed preparation before BD 500, following the current handout directions.


BC Detailed Usage Information: English | Spanish | Chinese

Additional Articles: BC About Barrel Compost InsertBC Barrel Compost & Maria Thun

Please note: Quantities over 1 may be bagged together.

At a glance:

One unit is 1/3 cup.
One unit treats one acre.

What it does:
A convenient, ready-to-use version of the compost preparations. Helps activate soil life and balance nutrient cycles.

How to use:
Stir one unit vigorously in 3 gallons of water for 20 minutes. Strain after stirring and dilute further if needed to match your sprayer calibration. Apply to the field during seedbed preparation before BD 500, in the latter part of the day. Apply BD 500 as soon as time and labor permit, and cultivate the soil afterward for best results.

Ingredients:
Cow manure, crushed egg shells, basalt dust, and BD 502–507 compost preparations.

🌱 Learn More about Barrel Compost (BC)

Product Details:

Barrel Compound (or Barrel Compost) is based on Maria Thun’s recipe. It contains BD 502–507, basalt, and eggshells. It is used when access to BD compost is limited or unavailable. It should not be regarded as a long-term substitute for BD compost.

Barrel Compound is useful between crop rotations or whenever soil is disturbed by cultivation. For field use, apply it during seedbed preparation before BD 500, following the current handout directions.


BC Detailed Usage Information: English | Spanish | Chinese

Additional Articles: BC About Barrel Compost InsertBC Barrel Compost & Maria Thun

Please note: Quantities over 1 may be bagged together.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Biodynamic Barrel Compound Spray work?

The spray activates soil life and balances nutrient cycles by utilizing compost preparations, cow manure, eggshells, and basalt dust.

How do I use the Barrel Compound Spray?

Stir one unit vigorously in 3 gallons of water for 20 minutes. Strain and dilute further if needed for sprayer calibration. Apply during seedbed preparation before BD 500, in the latter part of the day, and cultivate the soil afterward for best results.

What are the ingredients in the Barrel Compound Spray?

The spray contains cow manure, crushed eggshells, basalt dust, and BD 502–507 compost preparations.

Can the Barrel Compound be used as a long-term substitute for BD compost?

No, it's not a long-term substitute but ideal for use when BD compost is unavailable or during crop rotations.