Seaweed Extract

aligater · Rank attained: Hazel Tree Joined: 06 Apr 2010 Posts: 9

Hiya Folks

Has anyone used Seaweed Extract on veg crops - if so is it any good?

Thanks

Aligater

ormondsview · Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 9:43 pm Post subject: kelp

I use it to keep the weeds down around new plantings and when putting in fertilizer (cow manure) as it helps to lessen the strength of the dose. The mineral value is easy to see as even on the hands, they feel soft and nourished. Agar is what it is called in a water mixture and that is what Oriental orchid growers plant the orchid seeds into when flasking due to its ability to withstand fungal growth and its positive effect on germination. I add dried seaweed watered into plants. There's more on this thread here:

http://www.gardenplansireland.com/forum/about3371.html from Nemo

aligater · Rank attained: Hazel Tree Joined: 06 Apr 2010 Posts: 9

Hiya

Thanks for the reply - great help that, will go and buy some now,and thanks for the other thread.

Very Happy

Aligater

James Kilkelly · Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2011 2:02 pm Post subject:

Seaweed Extract is pretty good for use on Veg alright.
One main advantage it has is it is hard to over do it and burn the crops.
It worked for the Bull McCabe in "The Field" as well, so you know its good. Wink

aligater · Rank attained: Hazel Tree Joined: 06 Apr 2010 Posts: 9

Hello James

Thanks for the reply and the information

aligater