Kelp Meal

Kelp Meal comes from seaweed, which is actually an algae. It is a “super supplier” of micronutrients: approximately 70 of them!  Kelp has a unique filtration system that traps these nutrients. The nutrients are stored in the plant, which when dried and ground to a meal or powder are available to the plants (and animals: Kelp meal is also used as a food supplement because of its high nutrient content without toxins).

Kelp Meal has an insignificant NPK. It would be and is primarily used as supplier of necessary micronutrients. The micronutrients usually dont get all of the attention that NPK does but are just as important in order to grow health plants!

Kelp meal also has a natural growth hormone cytokinin. Cytokinin assists in cell development and chlorophyll synthesis.  It is a slow-release nutrient: in “meal” form and it takes about 4 months for it to start releasing the nutrients. Planning its application is necessary to get the full benefit during a defined growing season. Because of the slow release, apply several times a year. Kelp meal has a low risk for harm when applied according to its release schedule. It can be top spread, incorporated into the soil or potting mix or mixed with water and applied as a foliar spray or drenching. Adding it to your compost pile will supercharge your compost with essential nutrients that your plants will love and respond to.

• slow-release nutrient
• sustainable organic resource
• no nitrogen burnout
• several applications a year are acceptable
• stimulates soils good bacteria

APPLICATIONS:

Laws or gardens: 1 lb per 100 square foot of yard or garden.

Container plants – mix a teaspoon per gallon of water and apply weekly.

Foliar spray or root drench: up to 2 tablespoons per gallon of water.

Foliar Spraying large areas – 1-3 cups Kelp meal per 55 gallons of water

As livestock feed: 2-2 ½ percent of the daily ration