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Seaweed extract liquid is something that many people would not think that is something we would never use in your garden, but you should think again.

Seaweed has been used in agriculture and gardening for hundreds of years and there's even a used system in Northern Ireland and Scotland, called "lazy beds". These were long ridges algae beds that used to have dug into them as a fertilizer. The seaweed is washed to remove salt, presumably to let the rain do the work, then pulled below the surface of the earth. They were used to grow potatoes in the often very poor soil and peat.

People living near the coast are still capable of collecting and using algae as this and if you're lucky enough to be able to do this, please make sure to only collect the algae found on the shore, not yet algae attached to rocks. This keeps growing and harvested commercially but this is done by experienced collectors. Algae is a favorite in the containers compost.

For gardeners like me who can not pick their own seaweed from the coast, I can buy commercially produced organic seaweed extract it has a lot of benefits to the soil mix in my garden and high density of algae and can do the same for your garden.

Algae is not really a fertilizer, but decomposes rapidly and releases alginate in soil mixture. It is a gel-like substance that helps build the soil humus content and helps bind together soil crumbs. It also acts on their soil as a tonic and a stimulating plant growth as well. That said, the algae and seaweed extract marine contains major plant nutrients, but in very small quantities. They also contain many trace elements as well.

Tests have been conducted, showing that the seaweed extract application has helped to promote healthy and strong growth in vegetables and other garden plants. It also has the additional benefit of helping to improve resistance to attack by fungi and insects. Also been shown that its use helps reduce the symptoms of transplant shock and as heat and frost damage. I use a seaweed extract liquid from one of the leading providers I diluted and water on the surface of my soil mix. I also have an automatic feed system for tomatoes and cucumbers in a greenhouse and I often add seaweed extract fertilizer to the tank so This is automatically applied to my crops.

Seaweed extract is a good addition to your garden soil and I'm happy to use it so it's something you need consider as well. I buy it in half gallon containers (about 2 liters), but can be bought in smaller sizes too. There are also companies that sell seaweed extract in 220-liter containers 1000L. This is too much for use in a normal garden, but is aimed at farmers and places like golf courses. These commercial users would pay big money for a product that does nothing well follow suit and if it's good enough for them, seaweed extract good enough for my high density Huerta.

Ric Wiley is an internet writer and gardener. His website about High Density Gardening can be found at the High Density Gardening website and his latest ebook is High Density Gardening

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