seaweed fertilizer

Gallows Grrl

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Mar 29, 2005, 10:01:16 AM3/29/05

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Hi All,

I'm trying to find a recipe for a good natural type fertilizer. I live in a
rural area with lots of animals around so I want something safe and
non-toxic.

I have access to tons of fine powdery seaweed/kelp at a local beach, I've
heard this is good for flowerbeds and grass, but is there anything else I
should add to this? Bonemeal? Lime? Any suggestions?

Thanks

grandpa

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Mar 29, 2005, 5:48:48 PM3/29/05

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I don`t think that kelp would be very good on grass,for if you eliminate the
suns rays from grass it will not stay green .suggestion dig a good sized
hole put in 6" of kelp 3" of soil 6" kelp 3" of soil untill the hole is full
,add some lime to each layer of soil as it will be acid. Next year dig it up
and top dress your lawn.Years ago all that was available was kelp and caplin
and asmall amount of manure . Grandpa
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Mar 30, 2005, 7:46:18 AM3/30/05

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Thanks Grandpa!

What about flower beds? The kelp is ground to a fine powder due to the
heavy seas in that area, do you think I could add some of that to my flower
beds?

Thanks

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Paul B.

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Mar 31, 2005, 3:33:55 PM3/31/05

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> Thanks Grandpa!
>
> What about flower beds? The kelp is ground to a fine powder due to
> the heavy seas in that area, do you think I could add some of that to
> my flower beds?
>
> Thanks

Hi,

I've used kelp for years in a vegetable garden. Personally, I think it's a
great fertilizer... and rolling-pin sized carrots don't lie :-)

I started collecting it from the surf line and the ground-up material on
the beach. Dried strands of kelp are like wire and stay unrotted for a long
while. Fresher kelp is better, and easier to handle: let the rain wash the
salt off, then bury it promptly so it doesn't harden. Left to rot in a
pile, it will liquify and you'll lose nutrients to run-off. And it will
stink. Buried in a layer, it'll rot to a rich black material. Mix it
through the soil and watch it work!

Happy gardening!

KR

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Apr 1, 2005, 7:07:44 AM4/1/05

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Can I bury it in the bottom of my raised veggie bed this year and then
reap the benefits maybe next year? This sounds so economical and
easy!!

KR

grandpa

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Apr 1, 2005, 11:41:52 AM4/1/05

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Ad agood layer of kelp and dig in
grandpa

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grandpa

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Apr 1, 2005, 11:48:51 AM4/1/05

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You can reap the benifits this year just dont dig it so deep carrott and
turnip roots will go deep after it , Think of the seed you are going to
plant and where the roots are going to go etc then fix your beds
accordingly. Best of luck. Grandpa

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在 2005年3月29日星期二UTC+8下午11时01分16秒，Gallows Grrl写道：

dear fellow you can try seaweed extract ,contact me Stku...@gmail.com

Ican help you