Sealife™ Kelp Meal for Soils
SeaLife™ Kelp Meal for Soils is a slow-release kelp meal soil conditioner made from the seaweed Ascophyllum nodosum. We harvest the seaweed from the idyllic waters of the Maine coast and dry it at low temperatures to preserve its valuable vitamins, minerals, trace elements, amino acids, and carbohydrates. Repeated applications will gradually improve soil texture, structure, aeration, and water and nutrient holding capacity as SeaLife provides the organic matter and nutrients necessary for a healthy soil microbial community. A healthy soil microbial community increases fertility and makes essential amino acids available to plants, while also suppressing the growth of other potentially harmful microbes. Perfect for balancing out potted soils, compost, and more.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Granules
Product families
- Soil Amendments & Conditioners
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Sealife
- Functions
- Soil Conditioner
- Labeling Claims
Biodegradable, Non-Flammable, Non-Hazardous, Non-Toxic; Biodegradable; Non-Flammable; Non-Hazardous; Non-Toxic
- Usage
- Standard application
- Mix SeaLife into the soil in early spring and fall at a rate of 1 pound per 100 square feet or up to 300 pounds per acre.
- For trees
- Auger holes around the circumference of the dripline (the area directly under the outer circumference of the tree's branches). Apply 1 lb. of SeaLife per inch of tree caliper, distributed equally into the auger holes.
- For potted plants
- Mix 1 tbs. per 6 inches of pot diameter, when planting or re-potting.
- For bulbs
- Mix 1 tbs. per bulb into the soil when planting.
- *3 cups of SeaLife ≈ 1
- Commercial Growers
- 100-300 lbs. per acre
- Houseplants :1 Tbs. per 6" pot, when planting or re-potting
- Markets
- Agriculture & Feed
- Benefits
Repeated applications will gradually improve soil texture, structure, aeration, and water and nutrient holding capacity as SeaLife provides the organic matter and nutrients necessary for a healthy soil microbial community. A healthy soil microbial community increases fertility and makes essential amino acids available to plants, while also suppressing the growth of other potentially harmful microbes.
- Use Levels
- 100 - 300
- Ingredient
- Ascophyllum nodosum
- Availability
Product Available with Net Weight 50 lbs/22.5 kilos.
- Technology
- Agrochemicals
- Applicable Crop
- Trees
- Agrochemical Functions
- Soil Conditioner
- Agrochemicals Features
Helps Condition Soil For Improved Plant Performance; High Water Holding Capacity; Improves Soil Structure; Slow Release; Stimulates Soil Conditioning; Supports Biodiversity & Biological Activity In Soil
- Certifications and Compliance
- OMRI
Technical data
Table 1 of 6
18 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.3 | % |
| Arginine | 0.22 | % |
| Aspartic Acid | 0.59 | % |
| Cystine | 0.09 | % |
| Glutamic Acid | 0.81 | % |
| Glycine | 0.24 | % |
| Histidine | 0.09 | % |
| Isoleucine | 0.19 | % |
| Leucine | 0.33 | % |
| Lysine | 0.23 | % |
| Methionine | 0.11 | % |
| Phenylalanine | 0.21 | % |
Table 2 of 6
6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Ash (Minerals) | 18 | % |
| Carbohydrates | 55 | % |
| Fat | 1.5 | % |
| Fiber (crude) | 3.5 | % |
| Loss on Drying | 14.5 | % |
| Protein | 7.5 | % |
Table 3 of 6
6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Alginic acid | 2 - 5 | % |
| Fucoidan | 8 | % |
| Laminarin | 9 | % |
| Mannitol | 4 | % |
| Methylpentosan | 7 | % |
| Other sugars | 2 - 5 | % |
Table 4 of 6
9 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Ascorbic Acid (C) | 220.5 | ppm |
| beta-Carotene (A) | 61235 | IU/lb. |
| Biotin | 0.03 | ppm |
| Cobalamin B12) | 0.02 | ppm |
| Folic acid (B9) | 0.12 | ppm |
| Niacin (B3) | 11.9 | ppm |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.11 | ppm |
| Thiamine (B1) | 0.37 | ppm |
| Tocopherols (E) | 275 | ppm |
Table 5 of 6
8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium Content | 1.9 - 0 | % |
| Chlorine Content | 3.6 - 8 | % |
| Magnesium Content | 0.8 - 2 | % |
| Nitrogen | 0.0 - 6 | % |
| Phosphorous | 0.1 - 2 | % |
| Potassium Content | 1.6 - 5 | % |
| Sodium | 3.0 - 6 | % |
| Sulfur Content | 2.7 - 0 | % |
Table 6 of 6
15 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum Content | 193 | ppm |
| Boron | 194 | ppm |
| Cobalt Content | 12.3 | ppm |
| Copper Content | 6.4 | ppm |
| Iron Content | 240 | ppm |
| lodine Content | 700 | ppm |
| Manganese Content | 31 | ppm |
| Molybdenum | 15.9 | ppm |
| Nickel | 35 | ppm |
| Selenium | 0.4 | ppm |
| Silicon | 1642 | ppm |
| Strontium | 749 | ppm |
