Bring Out the Natural
V itality of Plants

What Is Manda 31?
Manda 31 is a black pasty product that has a specific gravity of 1.3 and a pH of about 4.0. It is manufactured
utilizing know-how that we have accumulated in the process of developing Manda Koso. Manda 31 is
manufactured using 41 different raw materials, including fruits, cereals, and edible algae. The process ofmaking Manda 31 involves more than three years of repeated fermentation and maturation, using our own
original techniques.
Manda 31 is not an agricultural chemical; the Hiroshima prefectural government approved our registeringof it as a “special fertilizer”. Please note that it contains only a small amount of fertilizer component, so be
sure to use it in conjunction with conventional fertilization procedures.

Standard Usage• Dilute by a factor of 10,000• Spray or irrigate once every two weeks
Note: When a large amount of diluted Manda 31 is required, use 30 ml of Manda 31 per 1,000 m2.

• 10 liters of diluted Manda 31 costs only 50 yen!
• 100 ml of Manda 31 is enough for 1,000 liters of diluted solution!

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Basic Points to Enhance
Effectiveness
1Use on a regular basis throughout the season, from the early growing stage to the pre-harvest period.

2We recommend diluting by a factor of 10,000. A thinner concentration (up to a factor of around 20,000) is also highly
effective when applied more frequently.

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Insufficient nourishing water can reduce the effectiveness of Manda 31. Be sure to replenish the necessary amountof nourishing water according to the plant’s growth conditions.

4Manda 31 contains a relatively small amount of fertilizing component. Be sure to use it in conjunction with regularfertilization procedures.

How to Apply Manda 31
1Foliar spray① Spray using a power sprayer ② Spray using a mist blower inside a greenhouse③ When spraying over a large area, spray a less diluted solution via helicopter ④ Spray using a sprinkler

2Irrigation or injection (into soil)

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Use both foliar spray and irrigation

How to Use Manda 31• A rough standard of use is 1 liter of diluted Manda 31 per 1 m2 for irrigation or for foliar spray.
(Increase or decrease the amount according to the size of the plants and the environmental conditions.)•Apply once every two weeks.
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Dissolve in PETbottle
Fill one-third of anempty 500 ml PET(plastic) bottle withwater. Place the spoon
and Manda 31 (1)together into the PET
bottle, close the lid, andshake the bottle well.

MeasureMeasure 1 ml withthe measuring spoon
provided.

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Dilute in 10-liter
bucketSpray

After the Manda 31 issufficiently dissolved,
pour the contents ofthe PET bottle (2) intoa bucket along with
10 liters of water andstir well.

Apply to leaves androots using a sprayer
or watering can.
Note: It is recommended touse up all the diluted liquid
within a day of preparing it.

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Manda 31 Q&AQ

Is it possible to use Manda 31 for pesticide-free
production and organic farming?

Actions/Effects

A. Although Manda 31 does not by itself enable organic farming, it enhances
plant activity and thus enables plants to grow in a healthy way. We’ve received
feedback from around Japan that farmers have halved their disease-prevention
measures for crops such as tea, apples, pears, strawberries, and tomatoes.

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Does Manda 31 have any impact on weeds?

A. We have not specifically done tests for impact on weeds, but we’ve
received anecdotal feedback that using Manda 31 in fruit orchards andvegetable fields may enhance the growth of weeds.

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Does Manda 31 exhibit any insecticidal/antiseptic effects?

A. Manda 31 does not exhibit direct insecticidal/antiseptic properties. However, we’ve received reports fromvarious areas around Japan that using Manda 31 reduces damage from disease and pests, owing to thevigorous growth of treated plants.

QFor what kind of crops is Manda 31 the most effective?

A. ① It appears that Manda 31 shows its effectiveness sooner for single-year crops than for perennial crops.
Having said that, using Manda 31 every year on perennial crops appears to generate a positive cumulative
effect.
② It seems Manda 31 has a stronger effect on indoor crops than on outdoor crops.

QUsageHow is Manda 31 used?

A. ① Spray it onto leaves using a sprayer or other such tool.
② Apply it to plant roots by means of irrigation/injection.

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What about the dilution concentration and its effects?

A. ① Foliar spray generally requires a solution diluted by a factor of 10,000, but it can work effectively withdilution factors between 5,000 and 20,000. For vegetative growth, we recommend a dilution factor of between
10,000 and 20,000; for reproductive growth or quality improvement, a dilution factor of 5,000 is standard.
② When irrigating or injecting, use the same concentration as with foliar spray.
③ When a large amount of diluted Manda 31 needs to be used for spraying, irrigation, or injection, use 30 ml of
Manda 31 per 1,000 m2.
④ A watering can would be more convenient and effective for small plants or for plants in the seedling stage.

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Myanmar Project
Manda Fermentation is engaged in a research project inMyanmar that seeks to contribute to improving agriculturaltechniques and raising the standard of living for farmers there.

Harvesting for the first time after applying Manda 31 at our experimental
farm in Naypyidaw

Enhances Plant Growth• Comparison of root growth in the seedling stage

Paddy rice roots grow thicker
Three weeks after planting the seeds, the rice where Manda
31 was applied had more roots and rootlet growth comparedto rice without Manda 31.

Without Manda 31

Improves Yield and Eating Quality• Cropping rice in a paddy
in Naypyidaw

With Manda 31• Comparison of the numberof rice grains

Paddy rice yield increases and rice tastes better
Spraying Manda 31 with a dilution factor of 10,000 ten times,
with each spraying spaced ten days apart, increased thenumber of stems per rice plant and the number of rice grains
per panicle. Consequently, the yield per rice plant increased
and the total yield of paddies treated with Manda 31 increased.
Rice was found to exhibit fewer flaws and a better flavor.

Disaster Recovery

Without
Manda 31

WithManda 31• Paddy in Naypyidaw. Strong winds have lodged the rice.

Excellent resistance to lodging
The cross-section of the stems of rice treated with Manda 31
is round and the stems themselves are tough. Consequently,
Manda 31 paddies can be said to produce rice with excellent
lodging resistance. The photo to the right was taken during
the cropping season. In the area treated with Manda 31,
there are fewer instances of lodged rice compared to areas
without Manda 31.

Without Manda 31

With Manda 31

Manda 31 Is Effective on Other Plants
Applying Manda 31 has resulted in increased yields for
sesame seeds and peanuts. Fruit vegetables such as
watermelons, tomatoes, and melons were uniform in size andyields were stable, with less fatigue from bearing fruit. Quality
and yield improvement was seen in fruit trees such as grapevines. Root vegetables such as potatoes were uniform in sizeand tasted better. Leaf vegetables such as spinach grewfaster and had a less bitter taste.

4Watermelon

Bitter gourd