Thaddeus Thundabuds
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Which kelp extract is best and what strength is best when watering plants with a very quick thirst.?
Kelp extracts - which is best?
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ruwtz
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You're looking for extract of North Atlantic kelp or Norwegian kelp, Ascophyllum nodosum.
It should be hydrolised or cold pressed, not alkaloid extraction as that can mess with its microbial makeup.
It should be a very fine powder and black as ink.
NPK is 0-0-14.
Buy it cheap by the lb at customhydronutrients.com
It should be hydrolised or cold pressed, not alkaloid extraction as that can mess with its microbial makeup.
It should be a very fine powder and black as ink.
NPK is 0-0-14.
Buy it cheap by the lb at customhydronutrients.com
Thaddeus Thundabuds
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Awesome, thank you very much. That takes care of the organic K. What is a good source of organic P?
ruwtz
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I make up a stock solution from dry kelp extract every week and it's very messy. Just seems to want to get everywhere, it also clumps together but eventually completely soluble.
Any time you see these thick dark syrupy concoctions from expensive nute companies you can bet a key ingredient is kelp.
Cut them out and make it yourself.
Any time you see these thick dark syrupy concoctions from expensive nute companies you can bet a key ingredient is kelp.
Cut them out and make it yourself.
Thaddeus Thundabuds
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That's what I am trying to learn.... saving money on a better product.
ruwtz
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I recommend the site above - check it out. All kinds of dry ferts (organic and chem) and biostimulants in dry form.
I switched to making my own solutions and couldn't be happier, especially with the savings.
The only bottle nute I run now is Hydroguard by Botanicare, but only until I find a good source for those particular bacterias.
I switched to making my own solutions and couldn't be happier, especially with the savings.
The only bottle nute I run now is Hydroguard by Botanicare, but only until I find a good source for those particular bacterias.
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Thaddeus Thundabuds
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Cool