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Johnston, Iowa

I just found a big ziplock bag containing a powdered combination of Humic Acid/Fulvic Acid/Kelp/Algae, that someone gave me last year. It's a dark brown powder. Does anyone happen to know how much of this particular powder to use per gallon of water?

4/7/2010 9:56:50 PM

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Dan,
This sounds familiar does this also has amino acids in it? I would use 1-2 tablespoons per gallon, and only use on established plants.

4/8/2010 7:52:02 AM

Johnston, Iowa

Thank you Tom for your reply.

The handwritten label on the ziplock back simply reads "Humic/Fulvic/Kelp/Algae", so I don't know if it contains amino acids.

4/8/2010 12:28:58 PM

Seattle, WA

Dan,

With our seaweed extracts and humic, application rates are 1/2 tsp. - 1 tsp./gallon of water.

Seaweed can be a great application with for germination or stress resistance with transplanting.

I'd err on the light side and see how your plants respond.

You can overdo it with the seaweed and actually decrease germination and stunt plant growth.

~Tad

4/8/2010 1:30:03 PM

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tad,
With all due respect, I've given the smallest seedlings a light dose of seaweed on the recommendation of a world class grower to stimulate the plant and had nothing but great success. I would be cautious with over doing the fulvic. In the 6 years I have been growing giant pumpkins, seaweed has been nothing short of amazing. My Giant Pumpkin, Tomatoes and Peppers all respond very well and plant growth is always on the positive side.
Tom

4/8/2010 4:11:00 PM

Johnston, Iowa

I appreciate your answers.

4/9/2010 11:27:38 AM

Seattle, WA

Tom,

I totally agree with you. My reference is to a book by TL Senn, "Seaweed and Plant Growth," which is considered the Bible on seaweed by many in the industry, though it's a bit dated now.

In it, he shows studies that demonstrate that seaweed in small concentrations (what you mentioned above) can have a dramatically positive impact on your seedlings and plants. However, in concentrations too high, it can have the opposite effect. If curious, you can pick up a copy on Amazon for under $10.

I just like to caution people because many people tend to think that more is better. In this case, it doesn't appear to be true.

Cheers,
Tad

4/9/2010 5:27:08 PM

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I appreciate your reply Tad, you are an asset to the growing community.

4/9/2010 6:57:23 PM