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Alabama

What brand of seaweed you guys use and think is the best?

1/4/2015 1:03:13 AM

Alabama

Spray on type.

1/4/2015 1:03:55 AM

Colorado

I like the dry soluble concetrate Joel H, sells. Yes spray on type.

1/4/2015 1:47:18 AM

Prestonsburg,ky

Ron Wallace will have his site up in a short while the stuff he will be carrying is good stuff.

1/4/2015 8:29:08 AM

Rhode Island

ron has been working very hard to pull everything together and we are hoping his site will be live within a very short time.
stay tuned please.
i believe ron is also going to contact all the gpc weigh-off clubs officials for a group purchase should they be interested.
pap

1/4/2015 10:24:32 AM

bliss,n.y.- heart of Wyoming County

will be looking forward to it pap!

1/4/2015 10:54:56 AM

South Bloomfield, Ohio

Great idea by Ron. I'm sure he's not going to carry anything he doesn't/hasn't used himself and we all know how Ron can grow.

1/4/2015 12:53:29 PM

Cologne Brescia Italy

Wooouuu this is a great news pap and Ron!!

1/4/2015 2:16:23 PM

Alabama

What is the web address going to be?

1/4/2015 3:25:08 PM

Torrance, Ca.

Its going to be somewhere along the lines of " Wow Wallace Organic Wonders "

Looking forward to it!

1/4/2015 4:43:34 PM

Johnston, Iowa

hmmmmmmm

1/5/2015 10:44:43 AM

Plymouth, Mass.

Pap, will the site offer a fertilizer program you can follow?

1/5/2015 12:51:46 PM

Alabama

Anyone else have any seaweeds they like?

1/5/2015 1:54:51 PM

norway , maine

I use the neptunes seaweed ...i think i am going to also add the Holland's soluble as well

1/5/2015 3:16:06 PM

Alabama

I think that Neptune harvest is not going to make their seaweed any more.

1/5/2015 3:39:58 PM

Johnston, Iowa

Neptune's is great, especially if you can find it locally. If not, buying a dry form which can be reconstituted is an option that will be much less expensive for shipping weight

1/6/2015 10:53:31 AM

Seattle, WA

A great book on seaweed is TL Senn's "Seaweed and Plant Growth" It's essentially a collection of studies on seaweed and it's relation to growing plants. To briefly summarize, the most widely studied and used type of seaweed is ascophyllum nodosum (north atlantic sea kelp). The best stuff is cold water processed because this preserves the enzymatic qualities of the seaweed itself. As for the best, I think it depends on what it's for. For soil applications when mixing your soil, kelp meal is the best option. I like the Acadian or Tidal brands, but most are of the seaweed I listed above. 50 lb bag will run you around $70 in my area. For foliar applications or soil drenches you want something that will solubilize in water. For that, the best option is a dry seaweed extract powder. That way, you're not paying for someone to add water to it and slap a fancy label on it. For instance, we sell and use Nature's Essence Seaweed Extract Powder. A lb runs $18 and is approximately 2.2.5 cups in volume. When mixing, you use 1/4 tsp per gallon of water so it goes much further than bottled nutrients. Another good brand is Acadian (for seaweed extract powder). The specs on kelp meal are different than the extract powder due to the extraction process. I'll post the specs on the extract powder we carry because I have it available, but it would be safe to assume the acadian brand would be similar.

1/6/2015 12:55:27 PM

Seattle, WA

Nature’s Essence Soluble Seaweed Specifications
Derived from Ascophyllum Nodosum

Nature’s Essence SEP    
Typical Characteristics    
Appearance    Brown/Black Granular    
Odor    Marine Seaweed Odor    
Total Solids    92%-95%    
Moisture    5%-8%    
Organic Matter    45%-50%    
Inorganic Matter    40%-45%    
Solubility    100% in water    
Fiber    Less than 1%    
Oil    Less than 1%    
Typical Analysis    
Aluminum    Less than 10 ppm    
Boron    50-100 ppm    
Calcium    1.5%-2.0%    
Cobalt    3.5-6.5 ppm    
Copper    20-45 ppm    
Iodine    250-500 ppm    
Iron    250-1000 ppm    
Magnesium    2000-3000 ppm    
Manganese    15-30 ppm    
Nitrogen    0.8%-1.2%    
Phosphorous    100-200 ppm    
Potassium    15.0%-17.0%    
Sodium    3.0%-4.5%    
Sulfur    1.0%-2.0%    

Growth Stimulants: SEP contains natural Cytokinins, Auxins, Gibberellins, and Betaines.

1/6/2015 12:56:28 PM

Seattle, WA

Description For Use:

Whenever possible, the total dosage of Nature’s Essence SEP should be applied in several smaller-dose applications, not one large application. Do not spray or irrigate with Nature’s Essence SEP more than once every 7 days. Nature’s Essence SEP may be applied by itself or as an additive with most companion materials.

Nature’s Essence SEP may be diluted in any volume of water; however, it is recommended that enough water be used to ensure complete leaf coverage. The addition of a biodegradable surfactant is recommended for maximum dispersal and leaf adherence.

Nature’s Essence SEP should be used at the rate of 24 to 48 dry ounces per acre per year for turf, crops and plants. A minimum of 3 applications per year are recommended, but more frequent applications are preferable. Do not exceed 12 dry ounces of powder per acre in any one application.
To calculate the amount of Nature’s Essence SEP to use in each application, take the total amount of Nature’s Essence SEP to be used per acre per season or crop cycle (24 to 48 dry ounces), and divide it by the total number of foliar or irrigation applications intended to be made during the season.
For smaller areas or for spot spraying, add 1.5 teaspoons of powder per gallon of water or 1 dry ounce of powder per 10 gallons of water and spray plants to the point of run-off

1/6/2015 12:57:15 PM

Seattle, WA

Done some microscope testing on kelp hydrolysate and it actually suppressed microbial growth. Kelp and seaweed aren't the best in compost teas in general, as they delay microbial growth when brewing by a few hours.

I've also experimented with some of the other types of seaweed and been disappointed with plant response relative to the North Atlantic Sea Kelp. Maxicrop is chemically extracted too, which isn't ideal from a plant growth perspective.

Lastly, seaweed works best in small doses at higher application rates. Too much can actually stunt growth and health.

Hope that info helps!

1/6/2015 1:00:48 PM

Home of happy lil plants

If you are ever down to Birmingham there is a local place that has Neptune's for 31 a gallon

1/6/2015 2:38:35 PM