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Bromeliads
fern_freak

Seasol on broms???

11 years ago

Hi all,

Just wondering if anyone uses seasol on their broms and if so do you apply as a foliage spray or just water into the soil? I've recently been looking into the many benefits of seasol and would love to use it on broms (mainly Alcantareas). For years I was told it was only a tonic to aid in a healthy root system and help a plants immune system. Recently i saw a youtube clip and the guy said it contains nitrogen and potassium. Is this correct on all liquid kelp tonics no matter the brand name or does it depend on the type of kelp being harvested?

Many thanks

Tim

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  • 11 years ago

    Hi everyone.

    Fern_Freak - I can't comment on other Kelp products, but I find Seasol a wonderful product although I can only vouch for the basic type (shown on this link) http://www.seasol.com.au/products/61/Seasol This is best described as a tonic and not a fertiliser.

    This is not to be confused with another Seasol product called PowerFeed which is a different product and is a fertiliser and has an N:P:K of W/V: Nitrogen (N) 12.0%. Phosphorus (P) 1.4%. Potassium (K) 7.0%

    I first used Seasol on my bromeliads and all other garden plants after a January heatwave we had several years ago and which devastated the whole garden. I had read where it helped stressed plants to recover more quickly but I wasn't prepared for just how quickly, it is amazing stuff. Since then I use it monthly all through the year and I've found it can be used on anything in my garden even the most delicate Maiden Hair Fern.

    I mix it up in a 100L tank at the (30ml per 9L rate); this tank is attached to a pup which can deliver it via a normal garden hose and watering wand at slightly less than normal household pressure.

    I apply to the foliage, potting mix, soil and everything that gets in the way (sometimes even the dog) making sure to give everything a good dousing.

    It's a great product which I can recommend.

    All the best, Nev.

    Comments (7)

    • 11 years ago

      Wow Nev, sounds like fantastic results! Good stuff. That's good to know about the Maiden Hair as well because I would like to spray my Cyathea cooperi's with it to.

      Yes my dog has ended up with some on her too haha. She licks it off the plants.

      Thanks for the tips Nev.

      Take care

      Tim

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    • 11 years ago

      Hi all, just found a new product in Bunnings called Seamungus. It's a granular form of seasol that's slow release. Sounds promising. It was quite cheap too. I might pick up a bag and see how it goes.

      cheers

      Tim

    • 11 years ago

      Seamungus

      Pellet Form

      Manufactured from fish, seaweed, humic acid and manure

      Analysis (dry weight basis)

      %W/W

      Nitrogen (N)

      as Organic

      4.0

      Phosphorus (P)

      as Citrate Soluble

      1.0

      Potassium (K)

      as Organic

      1.5

      Sulphur (S)

      as Organic

      1.0

      Calcium (Ca)

      as Organic

      5.0

      Magnesium (Mg)

      as Organic

      0.8

      Iron (Fe)

      as Organic

      0.5

      Manganese (Mn)

      as Organic

      0.045

      Zinc (Zn)

      as Organic

      0.03

      Copper (Cu)

      as Organic

      0.0075

      Boron (B)

      as Organic

      0.04

      Molybdenum (Mo)

      as Organic

      0.0003

      Water Holding Capacity

      60- 70%

      Humic Acid

      4 - 6%

      Organic matter

      60 - 65%

      http://www.neutrog.com.au/100-organic-range/


      Keith

    • 11 years ago

      That sounds like it is worth a try Tim, Thanks for the link Keith.

    • 11 years ago

      Hi guys,

      Thanks Keith for posting that. It's good that people can see what's in it. Sounds pretty good to me. Apart from a foliar spray working faster, Ithink this stuff could be brilliant for the vege patch too. A rep from seasol said foliar application works within 3-5 days to help fight against frost and drought. Soil application can take 1-2wks for the plant to have the same hardiness as against foliar application. Thanks for the help guys

      Ps, Rick, Micks plants arrived I have a smile from ear to ear. What lovely people they are.


    • 11 years ago

      Hi everyone.

      Fern_Freak - There are several very good seaweed products around now, many of which were designed to target the organic market. Neutrog is just one such company making these products and although they have been around for a while (we had the Neutrog rep. talk at our Brom. Society a couple of years ago) it seems that Bunnings (at least our local one) is just now starting to stock it. Maybe we will see more of their products now hitting the shelves.

      They also make a powdered form of seaweed tonic and their sales pitch was "you're not paying for water like you do in other products" (Not too hard to see who they meant). The thing is, it may be a good product but cost wise it is more expensive than the tried and tested Seasol.

      You only have to walk the aisles of Bunnings to see what a cut throat market these various tonics and fertilisers have created, it would take half a day to read through all of the labels.

      I occasionally try new things but personally, I like to go with a product with a proven track record; I guess I'm just old and fixed in my ways.

      All the best, Nev.

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