The Great Effects using Seaweed from the beach or from Lakes in The garden and compost. And repels slugs and pest. By Tony Sherwood on Saturday, December 27, 2014 at 3:57pm The Great Effects using Seaweed from the beach or from Lakes in garden and compost.And repels slugs and pest. Seaweed contains several nutrients that benefit plants.You can use seaweed as a mulch around the base of plants, Mulches help the soil retain moisture, so plants do not dry out as quickly during hot and dry weather. Mulches also help the soil maintain a more consistent temperature, which works well in both hot and cold climates. A seaweed mulch will also break down and help plant growth by adding nutrients to the soil. Among the other nutrients in seaweed it Improves Fruit and Flower Production. Seaweed is composed of up 1.2 percent nitrogen which it delivers to plant roots when used as a fertilizer., Seaweed contains phosphorous, which helps plants develop healthy and strong root systems. Seaweed Enriches the soil its a broad spectrum fertilizer that is rich in beneficial trace minerals and hormones that stimulate plant growth. Seaweed is high in carbohydrates which are essential building blocks in growing plants, and low in cellulose so it breaks down readily. Seaweed shares no diseases with land plants. Seaweed fertilizer contains an abundance of fully cheated (ready to use) micro-nutrients which can be readily absorbed by plants without any further chemical decomposition needed. Helps lighten the soil and Compacted soil can benefit as seaweed mulch breaks down. As the material becomes incorporated into the soil, aeration is improved and the soil becomes more crumbly and moist. Seaweed also improves soil texture, greatly improving drainage and aeration. Plants that grow in soils with good drainage are less likely to have issues with root rot or other diseases caused by excess moisture. To get these benefits from seaweed, add seaweed to your compost pile or incorporate some seaweed into the soil.Seaweed is among the best gifts nature makes available for the gardener. Seaweed will benefit your garden any time of year, but it is especially useful as a mulch to protect plants during hot, dry weather. In our garden, we’ve come to rely on seaweed as a valuable, yet free, source of fertilizer, mulch and organic pest control all in one natural material.Slugs are immediately repelled by two things – salt and sharp-edged materials. Seaweed has a natural salt content which repels slugs, and within a few days of application it dries and becomes quite crispy. Slugs do not like “crispy” surfaces, as the sharp salty edges cut into the soft body tissue. While some mulches may provide hiding spots for slugs, earwigs and other pests. Save some seaweed for making tea. (seaweed kelp) You can put seaweed into a bucket or large glass jar and fill with water. Leave this in the sun, covered, Let it sit for at least a couple of weeks (or more like a couple of months in cold weather). your ‘tea’ will be brewed. Use this as a foliage spray to deter insect pests, or apply directly to the soil around seedlings.Big advantage of liquids over the solids is that we can spray them directly onto plant leaves for direct leaf uptake.But the main benefit of liquid seaweed is the natural plant growth regulators and hormones it contains that help plants grow faster, healthier and stronger. When you do that, the plants still get that nice shot of dozens and dozens of different minerals and vitamins. Bear in mind that this concoction will smell bad, so be sure to store it downwind and dont get none on you (stinks) what about salt? I have been using seaweed as mulch for many years and have not seen any adverse effect, such as a salt overload in the soil. In Florida we have it plentiful and getting lots of rain also . If you are concerned about the salt in seaweed Before using Simply just spread this for a week or two being out in the sun and let a good rain or use in water from your hose. . Of course this is not an issue if you are using freshwater lake weed. Continue with the fish emulsion / fish and seaweed fertilizer but this time increase the dosage to about half the amount described on the label. If your peppers are in the ground, you can use the full amount. Keep the foliage feeding with Epsom salts the same. Your outside chillies will also benefit from some additional nutrients to help them flower, fruit and maintain their health. Adding to Compost Not only does compost condition the soil, but it fertilizes your chillies and acts as a natural pesticide to insects. After your peppers are planted in containers, use your good-quality, organic compost and layer it on the top of the soil. You also have the option to mix the compost in with your potting mixture. If you’re planting chillies in the ground, drop a big handful of compost in each planting hole before you place the pepper plant in it. which to can find my other documents about composting and Germinating Starting Seeds. In my files at top of group page along with other helpful Documents . :-) Pepper T Sherwood..
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