Dodgee Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 No worries @@botanics A little info for anyone whose interested. How does it work ? Plant root hairs can directly feed from the calcified seaweed's reservoir of available balanced minerals and trace elements. Furthermore these trace elements are quickly colonised by soil bacteria that creates humus, the establishment of worms, and contributes to a better soil structure and root development. This effect enables plants to fully utilise the soil minerals and trace elements that are already present Benefits * improved soil structure * deeper rooting plants * increased availability of trace elements * long lasting, does not wash away * healthier - no lock up of valuable minerals * maintenance of correct pH * can be applied any time of the year Application rate General rate:- 4oz. - 8oz (2 handfuls). per square yard J.I. Composts:- Use in place of chalk or lime at the directed rate Compost heaps:- Keep sweet with a dusting every 6" of organic matter. Improves bacterial action, stimulates the breakdown of useable compost Correcting soil acidity:- After soil testing, apply calcified seaweed instead of lime, as indicated by the test Exhibition work:- e.g. Chrysanthemums, sweet peas, Dahlias, Leeks, Onions. A light dressing of 4oz. per square yard is recommended. Potting:- 1 handful per 2.5 litre pot When to apply Calcified seaweed is a completely safe, natural, marine mineral and can be used any time of the year. On heavy soils it is most effective at the time of final soil preparation e.g.autumn or early winter. On lighter soils apply pre sowing, or before or during planting out. As a boost it can be used at any time. How to apply Sprinkle calcified seaweed over the surface of the soil, and and then lightly hoe it into the top 3" - 4". If applied early it may be left on the surface to wash in And a breakdown of what's in it, Analysis Falmouth calcified seaweed contains ALL the essential elements that are not applied with compound fertiliser. The Public Analysts report on the 15th July 1998 shows that the sample of calcified seaweed contains: Calcium 42%. . Magnesium 4.2% . . Zinc154mgs / Kg . . Copper 9.6mgs / Kg . . Sulpher 0.22% . . Iron 31mgs / Kg . . Manganese 121mgs / Kg. . Cobalt 1.5mgs / Kg Boron 2.5mgs / Kg . . Cadmium 1.9mgs / Kg Chromium 0.1mgs / Kg . . Lead 14mgs / Kg. . Nickel 2.2mgs Kg All of which are trace elements and minerals which suplement the soil, and help biological action to condition and enrich the soil, which in turn releases trace elements and minerals to nourish produce, cereals, corn, fruit and flowers, lawns and pastures. Calcium - Cell structure of plant Magnesium - Photosynthesis, enzyme system of plant, and phosphate utilisation by plant Iron - Photosynthesis Manganese - Photosynthesis and seed formation Copper - Correct growth and health of plant Cobalt - Health of plant and essential for micro-organisms that fix nitrogen Boron - For uptake and utilisation of calcium and nitrates and carbohydrate production in the plant Sodium - (salt) for potassium utilisaton Sulpher - For the production of the essential amino acids, cystine and methionine, linked with nitrogen Farming Calcified seaweed is recommended for cereals, grass, roots, brassicas, orchards and vines. It is better, safer, healthier, longer lasting and cheaper Hopefully some will find this information useful. I know some of the outdoor growers utilise this product already and for those going the no-till route which seems popular these days I think this is an important and beneficial addition to yr soil mixes. Regards Dodge 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest StonerCol Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 @@Dodgee nice one mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimboo Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 @@Dodgee have you got a link for that Calcified seaweed article so i can bookmark it ,I was gifted a bag of it once but over the years moisture got into it and it turned into pongy grey lumps,I just top dressed with it and wormcastings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgee Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 (edited) Sure @@Jimboo here, http://www.railwaysleeper.com/KFseaweed.htm I have a source for which is very cheap but you do have to buy 5kg minimum at a time. They also sell ecothrive charge 10L for 29.95. Is that good? E2a I was gonna ask over in the no till thread but being as yr here! Its 5l for 19.95 or 10l for 29.95. I had the impression it was usually more expensive than that?? Edited September 27, 2016 by Dodgee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimboo Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Sure @@Jimboo here, They also sell ecothrive charge 10L for 29.95. Is that good? E2a I was gonna ask over in the no till thread but being as yr here! Its 5l for 19.95 or 10l for 29.95. I had the impression it was usually more expensive than that?? google says about £30 for ecothrive .ta for the link 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jacks lad Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 plants, a boon. Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) is one such weed with a variety of beneficial uses from a food source to a medicinal treatment to nettle garden fertilizer. The nutrients in stinging nettle fertilizer are those same nutrients the plant contains which are beneficial to the human body such as many minerals, flavinoids, essential amino acids, proteins and vitamins. A nettle leaf plant food will have: Chlorophyll Nitrogen Iron Potassium Copper Zinc Magnesium Calcium These nutrients, along with Vitamins A, B1, B5, C, D, E, and K, combine together to create a tonic and immune builder for both the garden and the body. Read more at Gardening Know How: Nettle Garden Fertilizer: Information On Making And Using Nettles As Fertilizer http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/nettle/nettle-as-fertilizer.htm started using sting nettles in smoothies and plant food last year, good stuff and free 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skunked-up Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Do any hormones or anything in seaweed negitively affect flowering cannabis? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
botanics Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 @@skunked-up Not that I've noticed mate 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud Wiser Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 (edited) @@StonerCol @@Dodgee An interesting read and many thanks for the effort guys. I find it useful ... I love this shit ... the devil's in the detail..! Bud Grateful Edited October 8, 2016 by Bud Wiser 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road_Runner Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Neem and Kelp (seaweed) are the two most important items in my garden and I keep them on hand at all times. All organic gardeners should have an understanding of the many benefits of north sea or Atlantic kelp. Firstly it contains every mineral on the periodic table, as well as hormones, enzymes and all areas of nutrition. You can buy 'meal' to add to your soil, or top dress or make a tea and foliar. You can obvs buy liquid extracts but I use natural meal so I know what's in it. RR 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road_Runner Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Sure @@Jimboo here, http://www.railwaysleeper.com/KFseaweed.htm I have a source for which is very cheap but you do have to buy 5kg minimum at a time. They also sell ecothrive charge 10L for 29.95. Is that good? E2a I was gonna ask over in the no till thread but being as yr here! Its 5l for 19.95 or 10l for 29.95. I had the impression it was usually more expensive than that?? I thibk I used to pay £25 for £5l so 10l for £30 is good but I've stopped using it... It's too fast release for me. RR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HippyHair Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Is there any benefit using in a coco grow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsyrup Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 @@HippyHair Yes, buy an liquid extract (shropshire seaweed is the best one) and spray it on your plants once a week or so during the veg period. Seeing is believing 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sy100276 Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Got a week before I need to add a bloom. Have been put off plant magic for a few reasons. So this has been a great read. So from my understanding a bottle of liquid seaweed or calcified seaweed in the soil,along with Fishmix will be fine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgee Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Even just Fishmix in most cases tbh. Seaweed in any of its forms meal,calcified,extract whatever is certainly a beneficial but just that. Not absolutely necessary but so cheap n easy. The benefits kinda justify the use. But yeh, them+decent soil+mycos. The golden 3. FOr cheap. Straight forward. Hassle free growing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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