Description
Kelp Extract
Kelp Extract-also known as liquid kelp or seaweed extract, is a concentrated liquid fertiliser made from kelp or seaweed, It is a popular organic gardening product valued for its numerous benefits to plants and soil.
Benefits:
- Abundant Trace Minerals: Over 70 trace minerals, infusing your soil with the nutrients that plants crave for robust health and growth.
- Plant Growth Hormones: Packed with cytokinins and auxins, Cytokinins enhance soil health, regulate cell division, and boost photosynthesis, while auxins stimulate root growth and fruit development.
- Nutrient-Rich Formula: Beyond minerals and hormones, this concentrate contains vitamins, natural chelating agents, and amino acids, ensuring your plants receive a well-rounded nutritional boost.
- Gentle N-P-K Values: Provides a balanced and gentle N-P-K (Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium) profile, perfect for maintaining soil harmony and fostering a thriving ecosystem.
- Soil Food Web Vitality: Essential to the soil food web, encourages beneficial microbial activity, supporting nutrient cycling and plant vitality.
How to use Kelp Concentrate:
- Foliar Feeding: Mix with water and apply as a foliar spray. This method enhances nutrient absorption through plant leaves, ensuring rapid growth and resilience. Use 2-4 tablespoons per gallon of water.
- Seeding and Propagating: Boost germination rates and early growth by adding to your seed-starting mix. Use 1-2 tablespoons per gallon of water.
- Transplanting and Dividing: Ease the transition for your plants during transplanting or dividing. A diluted solution helps reduce transplant shock. Apply 1-2 tablespoons per gallon of water.
- Companion to Organic Fertilisers: Combine Kelp Extract with other organic fertilisers like Effective Microorganisms (EM) for a potent nutrient blend that nourishes your plants and the soil ecosystem.