You can use DCP as a dietary supplement, an antacid and even a treatment for hypocalcemia, a calcium deficiency in the blood . Simply, filter the mixture into another jar for storage. If you have the material sitting on the metal – even if you stir it constantly, they’ll scorch. Most of it, 99 percent, is in your bones and teeth. **WARNING: the burnt egg shells have an unpleasant odor**. The complexed calcium is bound to molecules such as phosphate and citrate. Thanks Stephen. I’ll explain it ‘Gambian style” below (i.e. Luckily, there are multiple types of calcium supplements, which usually come in the form of calcium salts. Note: this fires a little big, normally you would want to roast them a little slower, as you’re trying to avoid blackening them in favor of browning them a little. Just go with it and think of all that great calcium going into the vinegar. The bed on the right in the photo below received WCA/WCP treatments. I searched all the day for eggshell/vinegar ratio and finally I have the answer: “mix is 1:10, by weight, eggshells to vinegar”. In this post i’ll teach you how to make water-soluble calcium (WCA) and water-soluble calcium phosphate (WCP) then show you some of our results using it in the garden on sugar cane and groundnuts (i.e., peanuts). Upon oral uptake, calcium phosphate competes for and blocks the absorption of radium (Ra-226) and strontium in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This makes it easier for the apple cider vinegar to break down the shells. Fill the glass with ice to finish and serve with a straw. Just dose up the soil good then you can add various teas and such as/if needed during the grow. Don’t underestimate the power of this drink’s seemingly humble ingredients. Change ). Good luck getting someones attaya glass to put this stuff in (it does look like attaya). In Gambia we found a lot of goat and cow bones easily so decided to use them. Food grade calcium phosphate acts … In this role, the compound is either used as an additive in the preparation of cereal and grain products or purchased as a meal supplement. The more soluble superphosphate and triple superphosphate preparations are obtained by the treatment of calcium phosphate with sulfuric and phosphoric acid, respectively. Feel free to comment or ask questions below. ( Log Out /  Hey – to toast up those things I’d suggest using a perforated drum like a coffee roaster or bingo machine (or make one out of a tube, pot, or can) anything that can be rotated. It should be balanced with calcium in a 2:1 to 7:1 calcium-phosphorus ratio. First step, get a fire going and gather your eggshells. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Calcium phosphate biomaterials are well known in the medical materials and devices world, in particular, for their use in the treatment of osseous defects and as coatings on metal alloy prostheses and fixing devices. w/o brown rice vinegar, grill or oven etc.) Here is my other counterpart Modou with some WCA. Today we will detail how to dissolve calcium phosphate in a water soluble solution using two simple ingredients: grass-fed beef bones and organic fermented vinegar. I will use, probably, apple vinegar. Calcium phosphates are salts derived from phosphoric acid. Phosphoric acid is simply a phosphorus atom (shown as the ‘P’ in the line drawing to the left) with 4 oxygen atoms bonded to it. ( Log Out /  Calcium phosphate stone crystals form when calcium atoms combine with phosphoric instead of oxalic acid and produce the calcium phosphate kidney stone. Ideally, and according to Natural Farming proper procedures, mandates, laws etc. As a dietary supplement, it is commonly used as a source of calcium and phosphorus for both humans and animals. Normal total serum calcium is approximately 8.9–10.1 mg/dl (about 2.2–2.5 mmol/l). These can include nutrient-containing runoff, which can cause problems in soils and plants. Each sample used 0.25 g as-dried calcium phosphate powders that were uniaxially cold-pressed at 23 MPa to form a pellet with a diameter of 10 mm. Eggshells, Bones and Vinegar – Water-Soluble Calcium and Calcium Phosphate (WCA / WCP), 2015 harvest, mini food forest and final welding project…. Taller still. Even the weeds we’re going wild in the WCA/WCP bed on the left. Introduced during digging in the fall or early spring, so that phosphorus has time to assimilate into the soil. We didn’t have a grill or oven so Momodou improvised with some old corrugate roofing. Companies that make phosphoric acid in the U.S., Europe and elsewhere follow strict procedures to ensure purity. Next, let the burned shells cool down before using a coffee grinder to turn the shells into a fine, dust-like powder. The views and opinions expressed on this blog are mine and mine alone; as such, they do not reflect any position of the Peace Corps or the United States Government. Luckily most people thought this was corn and didn’t steal it. Calcium phosphate is commonly found as a minor component of struvite and calcium oxalate uroliths. Make sure you balance calcium and phosphate together for optimum health. Phosphoric acid and Calcium are good for plant cultivation. As far as natural farming soil amendments go, WCA/WCP are simple and can be made very quickly and inexpensively with limited materials. Drink lemon and orange juice. **Note: I didn’t make this recipe, I’m just sharing it to help my fellow growers! Everyone knows you can easily add magnesium to your plants using either Epsom salt or molasses. Don't just feed phosphate alone. If you can put that drum inside of a pot like a rotisserie, and the pot on coals, I bet you can toast them to the perfect shade of brown you want without a scorch on them. Add acid phosphate and chocolate syrup to a tall glass. The photo below shows 2 beds: the one on the left was being given WCA/WCP at appropriate times and the one on the right wasn’t. To use WCA/WCP dilute it 1:1000 (i.e. First step is to get some old animal bones. Talk to your doctor before taking calcium phosphate if you are breast-feeding a baby. Natural farming says use whats around you so that’s what we tried. Your bones need more than plain calcium. Making Calcium Competent Cells Day 1 1. You can see the bubbles from the CO2 being released. Original poster: Emmie from www.420magazine.com**. Your body contains 1.2 to 2.5 pounds of calcium. The heating process changes the shells; the burned ones will supply the calcium and the white ones will supply the phosphorus. biochar). Their results are said to be effective, but with improved method of production and correct usage, the benefits may be seen much faster. ( Log Out /  When it comes to this combination of nutrients, your diet has a better chance of lacking the calcium, but you probably don't need to worry about phosphate. Food grade calcium phosphates primary function is to increase the calcium content of foods. If someone is looking at you strangely, you know you are making it correctly and doing interesting things! They are white solids of nutritious value. You can see below that there’s a big difference between these two beds. Below is Momodou pouring the vinegar over the eggshells and bones. You’re welcome Alessandro :), thanks for checking in. If you consume eggs, or raise chickens, then making your own water soluble calcium at home is super easy. Tricalcium phosphate is one of these supplements. Put the chunks of bone over the fire and grill them. Calcium phosphate is used to make some chemical fertilizers. If you liked this post; Please like, comment or share! Day 2 1. Sugar cane in Hawaiian is “Ko” which means “salt” in Mandinka. You’ll want to place the jar into a sink for the next part because it will fizz considerably. The as-dried calcium phosphate powders were prepared in our laboratory. Have great farming. The eggshells will emit carbon dioxide so get ready for bubbles, a bad smell, and the mixture to possibly bubble out over the top. Eggshells carry lots of calcium carbonate but … Making your own WSC is simple – extract the calcium from something you would normally be tossing – eggshells. Required fields are marked *. around a 1.25 tablespoon in 5 gallons of water). Anecdotal accounts say that the citric acid in the juice will decrease the number of calcium phosphate kidney stones in the body. Mix them up as they cook and try to get them to a light brown, again trying not to burn them black. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. The composition contains (in small quantities): calcium sulfate, aluminum and iron phosphates and others. The heating process changes the shells; the burned ones will supply the calcium and the white ones will supply the phosphorus. This happened later on. a parathyroid gland disorder. Water-soluble Calcium (WCA) is first. Your email address will not be published. ( Log Out /  In some cases, calcium phosphate is used in the production of fertilizers, although their overuse can cause adverse effects. Work sterile. Use the WCP first to get the plants structure going – apply to the leaves in the evening and watch the plants grow fast. If people knew it was sugar cane they would jump the fence and steal it to chew on. If you want to eyeball it and leave the scale alone you can fill a jar 2/3 full with vinegar and then add eggshells till the jar is full. Calcium and phosphate are present in bone in two basic structural forms which are utilized to buffer changes in extracellular calcium and phosphate concentrations on different timescales. Sweet and salty. Alessandro. -stephen. Just go to a plant nursery and get some dolomite limestone plus some organic bone meal and mix with your soil before you plant your seed, those should have all the cal/mag/phos your plant needs for cheap. Final photo of the sugar cane below. Food-grade phosphoric acid is made from phosphate rocks, which are mined, refined and purified. Repeat after one week, if necessary. The fine powders were mechanically blended with 1 wt% PVA binder in a high-shear mill for 2 h and sieved after granulation. The air contamination can make carbonate phase . Here is my counterpart breaking them up into smaller pieces. Your email address will not be published. You can see that the bed on the right has clearly done better – growing both taller and a little greener during the few months. Calcium can be bound to albumin and globulins. We’ve got a lot of big tomato past cans here that would probably work for that. We were really impressed with how well it worked, especially on this groundnut. Each supplement has largely the same effect on the body. He’s stabbing holes in it with his knife. Write the date on the paper towel. Both beds were identical except for the WCA/WCP with respect to initial plant size, sun, water, initial bed preparation (e.g., adding compost). Like roasting coffee beans huh? PLS make CaO by calcining CaCO3 aT 1273k. love to try. Once you make the calcium phosphate, you can add it to your water with either molasses or epsom salt to create CalMag+. Put the crushed eggshells on the fire. Dicalcium phosphate (DCP) is a dibasic calcium phosphate formed by a reactive combination of calcium oxide and phosphoric acid. And now we can take a look at our groundnut beds. Like simple superphosphate, it is suitable for all types of soil and all plants. Thanks for the tip. Make sure to measure out the amount of shell powder before adding it to a jar. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. :), you’d use brown rice vinegar (BRV). You can already see that the bed on the right, with the WCP applied, is a little taller. Throughout our spring blog series, we have shared how to propagate indigenous microorganisms, how to make fish amino acid, and how to make water soluble calcium for a thriving natural farming practice. It’s now bearing seed and received some WCA. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. You can see them here in the mayonnaise jar, which cost about $2.75 when it had mayo in it. These beds were a small tribute to the island and the start of my quest to collect and share sugar cane juice with friends here. It also takes more time to prepare than simply adding Epsom salt or molasses to your water. Calcium phosphate is insoluble in water, but soluble in acids: this property is used in Natural Farming. We’re ready for the next step. The water-soluble phosphorous (WCP) is sprayed on during vegetative growth phases of plants so they can produce a lot of “structure” like strong roots, stems, leaves etc. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Add in 5 parts apple cider vinegar to the 1 part egg shell powder. Almost like the WCA/WCP woke them up. One option in the future would be to try to make our own vinegar, which would eliminate bringing another store bought item onto the farm and probably be more ‘natural,’ maybe with some better nutrients or vitamins in there that this vinegar doesn’t have. I first learned about making WCA/WCP back in Hawaii and had good results using it there on tomatoes. Some so-called calcium phosphates contain oxide and … Once your shells are clean and dry, crush them up in your hands so they’re in small pieces. Your support is greatly appreciated! 4 Cheap but Effective Ways to Increase Yields, Fermented Plant Juice to Boost Your Soils Microbial Life. For the next part, you’ll need a frying pan. A couple weeks later the trend looks the same – more vegetative growth in the WCA/WCP bed. It finds its application in food processing and preservation. It's also used to help blend oil- and water-based ingredients, prevent caking, retain moisture, regulate acidity and treat flour. After the WCP, use WCA when the plants start to flower and fruit. Heat the egg shells in the frying pan on medium heat until most of the shell pieces turn brown, even black with a little white. Food forest part 4: It’s raining, plants are growing, we’re weeding and adding more compost. This agent can be used as a countermeasure for exposure to strontium and radium radionuclides. Drink 2 to 3 quarts of water a day to try and flush out the calcium phosphate deposits in your body. Calcium phosphate can dissolve slightly in the water containing CO2. Next up is our water-soluble calcium phosphate (WCP). If the bubbles are still there, add some more cooked eggshells or bones and let it sit for another day or two. that is a very good information. Thank you for reading and participating with my service in this way. Heat the egg shells in the frying pan on medium heat until most of the shell pieces turn brown, even black with a little white. Calcium phosphate refers to numerous materials consisting of calcium ions (Ca 2+) together with orthophosphates (PO 43−), metaphosphates or pyrophosphates (P 2 O … When the CaO at 573K is dissolved in H2O the hydrolyzing reaction  is so vigorous. They look like a white powder and have no smell . For the next part, you’ll need a frying pan. Phosphorus fertilizers include calcium phosphate derived from phosphate rock or bones. We couldn’t find that so we used the local brand vinegar we have here and still had good results. At this point we were only applying WCP to help vegetative growth, as the flowers/reproductive stage had not come. Stir the eggshells frequently so the heat is evenly distributed and they don’t burn at the bottom. After you’ve added the vinegar – put a breathable cover over it (e.g., paper towel and rubber band) and store it in a cool dry place for 7-10 days. Before you get started, make sure your egg shells are thoroughly washed and the membrane inside is removed. Calcium phosphate uroliths have been found in association with primary hyperparathyroidism in humans and dogs, and this association has also been made in cats. Calcium phosphate can help thicken, stabilize and firm foods. We’ll figure out a way to pull the calcium off the shell and get it to the plants. We also put a lot of good stuff in these beds, as the sign shows – some manure, compost and carbonized coos husks (i.e. Stir vigorously while pouring seltzer over top. WCA/WCP have the benefit of being water soluble, which allows the plant to quickly make use of it, as opposed to slower solid forms of Calcium and Phosphorous that can take longer to break down (e.g., crushed eggshells, limestone, etc.). It worked for a little while :). Calcium phosphate can be used as a supplement to increase your calcium and phosphorus intake, but it's also used as a food additive. Add 2ml/L of water to create a foliar spray, solution to correct deficiencies, or as a regular part of your feeding schedule. Let them dry overnight before continuing. Be careful with the vinegar, something like that could really jinx your ph levels pretty easily IMO. :), you’d use brown rice vinegar (BRV). This will take roughly 5-10 minutes to achieve. If after 7 days there are no more bubbles its ready to use. Modou confirmed that it smelled bad and was weird: perfect! To get the calcium and calcium phosphate off the eggs and bones we use vinegar, which starts a reaction that releases the calcium, as well as carbon dioxide. Calcium phosphate is a family of materials and minerals containing calcium ions (Ca2+) together with inorganic phosphate anions. This will take roughly 5-10 minutes to achieve. We called it ‘cane of sweet’ to try to keep its identity hidden, as a way to prevent theft. Talk to your doctor before taking calcium phosphate if you are pregnant. Big thanks go out to my Hawaii farmer friends, especially ginger john, for teaching me about sugar cane and how to grow it, cut it, process it etc. Eggshells are all calcium but its locked up in the shell and unavailable to the plant. Good idea, yeah if we could get a rolling barrel or something going that would be nice. Most people are left needing to buy a calcium supplement because finding a source of calcium for fertilizer is a little more difficult. After the 20 days, your calcium phosphate is ready to use. First we’ll look at some sugar cane beds. We got our eggshells from a nice man named Mr. Jallow, he cooks breakfast here in Farafenni. Calcium + Phosphorus = A Strong Combination . Some so-called calcium phosphates contain oxide and hydroxide as well. The water-soluble calcium (WCA) is sprayed on during a plants reproductive stage, when plants are flowering, and helps make fruits and veggies hard and sweet, which can help prevent blossom end rot in tomatoes, for example. To create your own DIY CalMag+, simply add 1 Tbsp Calcium phosphate & 1 Tbsp of either Molasses or Epsom salt to a gallon of water. Try to get all the eggshells lightly roasted to a brown, not charring them into black carbon chunks. Ideally, and according to Natural Farming proper procedures, mandates, laws etc. Calcium phosphate co-precipitation has been a popular transfection method since its introduction in the early 1970s (Graham and van der Eb, 1973) because the components it requires are easily available and inexpensive. Streak out frozen glycerol stock of bacterial cells (Top10, DH5α, etc.) Creating Calcium Phosphate. Knowing that the soils here in Gambia can use all the help they can get, and that we have easy access to eggshells and animal bones, we thought we’d give this a shot. One thing we noticed was that almost immediately after adding WCA or WCP – the day after – we’d see 50-100 small weeds pop up. Grow plate overnight at 37°C. A butcher may be a good spot, leftovers from steak night, or you can often buy bones from the supermarket. Calcium phosphate is a family of materials and minerals containing calcium ions (Ca 2+) together with inorganic phosphate anions. Methods of application: Similar to a simple superphosphate. Stephen. ©️ Copyright 2019-2020 Marijuana Mama 420, DIY Calcium Phosphate for creating DIY CalMag+. Calcium Phosphate Making Set Up. To make sure you can safely take calcium phosphate, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions: a history of kidney stones; or. Calcium phosphates are found in many living organisms, e.g., bone mineral and tooth enamel. Calcium Phosphate is the calcium salt of phosphoric acid with widely used applications. They’re actually made from calcium phosphate. Ok, so the mix is 1:10, by weight, eggshells to vinegar (e.g., 1oz eggshells mixed into 10oz vinegar). Once the fizzing has mostly stopped, you can seal the jar up and ferment for 20 days. If you’re here in Gambia with me that equates to about a 1/3 attaya glass in a standard 20L bidong. All the plants were sown at the same time and were the same size when we transferred them into these two beds. onto an LB plate (no antibiotics since these cells do not have a plasmid in them). Calcium hydroxide, or limewater, is made by mixing calcium oxide with water. In Korean natural farming, one of the most important organic and natural farming inputs is making calphos or calcium phosphate out of egg shells which you can find present in any kitchen big or small that you have at home. The History of the Civil War, penguin classic version. Rinse the eggshells clean so there’s no more membrane or slime in there that could contaminate things. The purpose of this blog is to document my attempt to participate and help with the land: first as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the West African country of The Gambia and later on after my service is over on other farms in other places. This photo is a week or so after we transferred them. The ultrafilterable calcium equals the total of the ionized and complexed fractions. Now we have our browned eggshells and bones cooled and collected. To get the calcium and calcium phosphate off the eggs and bones we use vinegar, which starts a reaction that releases the calcium, as well as carbon dioxide. Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram ‘@marijuana.mama_420’ for more pictures of our grows! It’s essentially the same process as WCA, but you use animal bones that have phosphorous in them. Uroliths composed principally of calcium phosphate are uncommon in cats. but if you’d like to see a more detailed write up you can check out the Hawaiian Natural Farming crew’s article at: Ok, let’s check out how we made and used WCA/WCP. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Ok, now lets see what WCA/WCP can do when applied to sugar cane and groundnut ( i’ll quit writing ‘peanut’ in parentheses now – you guys get it ).