We tested the effects of using liquid seaweed fertilizer on new seeds.
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12 Responses to Gardening Tips-Liquid Seaweed Fertilizer Test
I find it odd that any fertilizer would help with germination. Anyhow the
beans given the seaweed do look healthier than the ones without,
I’m in no way saying seaweed extract is not beneficial, but I thought that
you arent really supposed to feed seedlings for the first week or two. I
was under the impression that the plant is at its weakest and most
vulnerable point making it super easy to cause a nutrient burn and stunt
growth. I also thought that all the food the plant would need untill the
first true leaves appear is contained in the cotyledon as well. would it be
more beneficial as a foliar spray rather than a root drench?
we are an authorised sea weed cultivators and we have got right of the
patent done by csmcri of gujarat which has got the US, Europe and chinese
patent of seaweed fertilizer. And we are suppliers of the fertilizer it
would cost just 5$/ltr. this seaweed is not a secret of grandpa because
there are too many species with respect to geographical distribution. But
this is an old method or there is a paticular type of seaweed which has
given better results and proven by CSMCFRI
Good point to make, I’m sure it was deluted down but your absoulutely right
about feeding beano’s cause they are well equipted to handle life however
the growing hormones in seaweed really gives the seedling a boost.
I think the best way to use seaweed fertilizer is to use it to soak the
seeds overnight, the natural Gibberellins in seaweed will help in
germination, after the plant is established, foliar spray and soil drenches
are ok. seaweed also has auxins, and cytokinins, and of course minerals.
after soaking seeds, you can also inoculate them with beneficial fungi and
bacteria. things like beans have special inoculates that fix nitrogen.
Growers using our fish/seaweed blend fertilizer on a regular basis have
reported increased marketable yields and improved shelf life on fruits and
vegetables. Fish and Seaweed are known to build the natural sugar in
plants. Flowers and foliage will be stronger and more colorful. Blooms will
be more plentiful, fragrant and longer lasting.
So the seeds with fertilizer grew faster than seeds with NO fertilizer?
Amazing! You should report this revolutionary find to the National
Botanical Society!
I find it odd that any fertilizer would help with germination. Anyhow the
beans given the seaweed do look healthier than the ones without,
BrightGreenThumb
March 11, 2014 at 4:19 am
I’m in no way saying seaweed extract is not beneficial, but I thought that
you arent really supposed to feed seedlings for the first week or two. I
was under the impression that the plant is at its weakest and most
vulnerable point making it super easy to cause a nutrient burn and stunt
growth. I also thought that all the food the plant would need untill the
first true leaves appear is contained in the cotyledon as well. would it be
more beneficial as a foliar spray rather than a root drench?
19partytime84
March 11, 2014 at 5:15 am
we are an authorised sea weed cultivators and we have got right of the
patent done by csmcri of gujarat which has got the US, Europe and chinese
patent of seaweed fertilizer. And we are suppliers of the fertilizer it
would cost just 5$/ltr. this seaweed is not a secret of grandpa because
there are too many species with respect to geographical distribution. But
this is an old method or there is a paticular type of seaweed which has
given better results and proven by CSMCFRI
Dhilip Kumar
March 11, 2014 at 5:26 am
Good point to make, I’m sure it was deluted down but your absoulutely right
about feeding beano’s cause they are well equipted to handle life however
the growing hormones in seaweed really gives the seedling a boost.
hydrorod
March 11, 2014 at 6:12 am
I think the best way to use seaweed fertilizer is to use it to soak the
seeds overnight, the natural Gibberellins in seaweed will help in
germination, after the plant is established, foliar spray and soil drenches
are ok. seaweed also has auxins, and cytokinins, and of course minerals.
after soaking seeds, you can also inoculate them with beneficial fungi and
bacteria. things like beans have special inoculates that fix nitrogen.
agriperma
March 11, 2014 at 7:11 am
It does not have to be refrigerated. You can get your own on Amazon. Search
for Grandpa Joe’s Seaweed Secret.
Steve Frost
March 11, 2014 at 8:04 am
it produces same
WinnipegosisTrail
March 11, 2014 at 8:28 am
can i have the flower intro????????????
Intactility
March 11, 2014 at 8:46 am
does this type of liquid fertilizer need to be refrigerated?
Glass Plectra
March 11, 2014 at 9:03 am
Growers using our fish/seaweed blend fertilizer on a regular basis have
reported increased marketable yields and improved shelf life on fruits and
vegetables. Fish and Seaweed are known to build the natural sugar in
plants. Flowers and foliage will be stronger and more colorful. Blooms will
be more plentiful, fragrant and longer lasting.
brittany3671
March 11, 2014 at 9:03 am
So the seeds with fertilizer grew faster than seeds with NO fertilizer?
Amazing! You should report this revolutionary find to the National
Botanical Society!
delanogaston
March 11, 2014 at 9:37 am
i did one compost vs miracle gro vs no fertilizer compost did the best no
fertilizer and miracle gro did the same
skateboy159
March 11, 2014 at 10:02 am