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Ray, North Dakota

I will be new to the giants until this spring. My question is, is Neptunes Harvest a must, or will any foliar fertilizer do? I have a high pH soil of 7.8 and am thinking that a seaweed fertilizer may add too much salt to my already "sweet" soil. Am I wrong in thinking this? Also, are all of the giants grown with fish/seaweed fertilizers? Thanks Craig "herbie"

2/15/2006 4:14:59 PM

Omaha, NE (N41-15-42 )

If you're concerned about salt and pH, take a look at the AlgaCore soluble kelp powder at PumpkinSupply.com. Because of a patented processing technique, it has both a lower pH and lower sodium content than other kelp products.

2/15/2006 5:07:05 PM

Norton, MA

Neptunes Harvest is VERY expensive. I have bought and used it alot in the past and it seems to work well, nothing to compare it to though. I believe it has been said that in most of the better quality products the salt content is minimal and has very little effect. I trust it, but after asking other growers about their sources, I have found much better buys. I'll be using it at least this spring, as I have a good amount left. AleX Noel.

2/15/2006 7:34:22 PM

Youngstown, Ohio

When and how much do you spray your plants? I was trying ever other day switching back and forth from fish to seaweed in the morning with pretty good results.

2/28/2006 10:12:05 AM

Ray, North Dakota

I might go with the Alga Core.

2/28/2006 1:09:39 PM

Norton, MA

I tried spraying every few days last year. In the early spring every day, near the end it was every week or two. AleX Noel.

2/28/2006 7:14:23 PM