Down To Earth 4# Kelp Meal 1-0.1-2

Down to Earth Kelp Meal 1-0.1-2 is a rich, organic source of available potassium for your plants as well as a great source of up to 70 other trace minerals that make your plants healthier and more resistant to stress. This high-end, all-natural fertilizer is very low in nitrogen and very rich in potash, trace minerals, and natural plant hormones that are great soil supplements for vegetable & herb gardens, flowers & ornamentals, trees, shrubs, vines, and all other consumable plants.

As an organic fertilizer, Kelp Meal is a pure and simple Ascophyllum nodosum, a species of seaweed that is widely recognized as one of the finest marine plants available for agriculture today. These enable it to be beneficial for the roots(increases root growth), a strong root system, and they have more tolerance to stress, making your plants grow larger and healthier. Besides being used for garden beds, this mild nutrient source can be added to compost tea or even a soil amendment as dry powder.

Why to Choose

Organic gardeners have used kelp for hundreds of years, thanks to its high nutrient content and natural plant growth stimulant. Kelp meal gives all-around balanced nutrition to improve soil structure, the life of other nutrients in the soil, and does not leave leftover chemicals behind, as synthetic fertilizers do.

Benefits of the product

Kelp meal as a fertilizer increases plant growth due to its high potassium content. Further, potassium is significant in encouraging root production and the growth of flowers and ripening fruit. In addition, this organic plant food improves the soil fertility of herbaceous food crops via increased nutrient uptake, feeding beneficial microbes, and making essential minerals available to plants.

Kelp fertilizer adds hardiness to almost any plant. It has natural plant hormones, such as cytokinins, which increase the rate at which your plants grow and help them withstand drought and other stressors by strengthening both stems and root systems while also allowing you to plant later into the growing season. Plus, it also retains water, which is just what you need for plants raised in dry or brutal environments.

Kelp meal will help build strong plants by encouraging their easy development of lush tops and robust roots. It's completely safe and fine to use on soil as it has been tested safe for all soils and plants – from veggies, herbs, trees, shrubs to lawn. Because kelp meal is harvested by hand, dried in the open air, and turned with garden tools, naturally occurring beneficial soil microbes are not killed off.

How it works

Down To Earth Kelp Meal is long-lasting, providing a natural source of nitrogen and potassium along with essential micronutrients for vigorous plant growth and increased resistance to environmental stresses. It is food for good microbes that helps to improve soil structure, nutrient cycling, and root health, therefore promoting a healthier growing environment.

Aside from providing nutrients, kelp meal increases cell division, root elongation, and stress tolerance, which stimulates natural growth processes. In addition, water retention is enhanced, allowing the plants to stay hydrated and less vulnerable to drought stress. With both soil and plant receiving nourishment, kelp meal sustains a thriving ecosystem that leads to better yields, healthier plants, and improved plant vitality. 

Application Methods

Kelp meal is an excellent all-purpose organic fertilizer that may be used in some form for watering and fertilizing practically all forms of plants. In vegetable gardens, it provides nutrients for tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, leafy greens, and root crops. For herb gardens, it helps basil, rosemary ,and thyme to grow and develop taste.

The addition of kelp meal adds fragrance to bloom and fruit production in all flowering plants and makes for healthier fruit-bearing trees, roses, shrubs, and other strong blooming plants. It will increase total yield and flowering for berry bushes and fruit trees. For trees and shrubs, it promotes foliage growth, as well as a robust root system. Overall, kelp meal also makes grass and turfgrass able to resist pests and drought.

Compost tea can be made from kelp meal to produce a liquid fertilizer for soil drench or foliar application. This technique raises nutrient levels and fosters more favorable soil microbes, with the added benefit of serving as a direct soil amendment. Also, when applied as a liquid fertilizer, it can help a plant’s growth rate and provide an extra dose of nutrients.

How to Apply

When establishing new garden beds, work 1–2 pounds of kelp meal into the soil per 100 square feet prior to planting. After spreading the meal around the base of the plant, with 1 cup of water, let it sink into the soil. Place 1-2 pounds of this mixture around fruit trees and berry bushes, & water well.

For lawns and turfs, apply 5-10 lbs for every 1,000 square feet. You need to water afterwards. To make a kelp meal compost tea, steep half a cup in five gallons of water for a day and use it as a foliar spray or soil drench.

Applied regularly during the season, plants are supplied with both bioactive compounds and nutrients, which results in strong and healthy growth.

When to Use

The entire growing season is a great time to use kelp meal and reap the benefits in plant growth and soil health. Apply in early spring to promote strong, healthy roots and vigorous growth all season long.

Add it to holes drilled in the soil around the periphery of your established plants before transplanting, as well to help mitigate transplant shock. It can be spread in the fall, then worked into your soil to enhance aeration, root development, and enable life-giving moisture absorption for your garden plants. Kelp meal fertilizers can provide plants with nutrients that will feed and nourish them in the long term without the risk of burning or feeding them.

Storage and Handling 

Kelp meal is best kept in a dry, cool place where it is protected from moisture and light. In order to lock in freshness and prevent clumping, the bag must be resealed after every feeding. For best results, store up to 12 – 24 months. Like garden amendments, this meal should be kept out of reach for safe handling by pets and children.

Summary 

Down to Earth Kelp Meal is a natural fertilizer that provides both short and long-term benefits, unlike some synthetic fertilizers that can harm soil biology or off-balance nutrient levels, causing runaway growth followed by weak plants. This fertilizer is organic and offers ongoing benefits to the soil and plants. The meal’s slow-release formula is gentle on soil, preventing over-application and offering long-term nourishment for your garden even as it gives plants an extra boost while vegetables are in the midst of their growing season.

The benefits of these living microbes include better soil structure and fertility, which yield more robust plants that can better withstand weather, disease, and pests to produce higher quality crops. Since it is organically certified, Down to Earth Kelp Meal can be used with confidence as an environmentally-friendly option for well-nourished plants.