Fertiliser & Seasol

[benbonsai]

Hi all.

Just have a quick question about Seasol & liquid fertiliser.
I understand that Seasol isn't a fertiliser but I was just wondering if its safe to use on my plants in the same week I use liquid fertiliser.

Thanks

[treeman]

Yes you can use them together. I use kelp extract as a separate feed once per month or so.

[benbonsai]

Brilliant
Thanks treeman

[KIRKY]

I usually put in both at the same time when I water. So no problems.
Cheers
Kirky

[benbonsai]

Okay that's perfect, makes the process a bit easier.
Cheers

[Ray M]

Okay that's perfect, makes the process a bit easier.
Cheers

Hi Ben,
Further to what the others have said. Don't fall into the trap of mixing Seasol or other liquid fertilizers and storing for later use. Only mix what you are going to use and then use it.

Regards Ray

[Bonbon]

Okay that's perfect, makes the process a bit easier.
Cheers

Hi Ben,
Further to what the others have said. Don't fall into the trap of mixing Seasol or other liquid fertilizers and storing for later use. Only mix what you are going to use and then use it.

Regards Ray

Would you please explain why?

[Ray M]

Okay that's perfect, makes the process a bit easier.
Cheers

Hi Ben,
Further to what the others have said. Don't fall into the trap of mixing Seasol or other liquid fertilizers and storing for later use. Only mix what you are going to use and then use it.

Regards Ray

Would you please explain why?

Hi Bonbon,
The following is from the manufacturer. I have always abided by this advise and have had great success with this product.
Precautions:
Keep out of Reach of Children. NOT TO BE TAKEN. May irritate skin and eyes. Wash hands after use. As with all plant treatments, wash edible plants before eating. Use within 24 hours of mixing.

Regards Ray

[benbonsai]

no no, I definitely don't mix it and store.
Just mix when I need to use.
Knowing that I can use these together though, makes it easy to keep track of when my plants need it and it saves mixing twice.

[TeeBee]

Oops, I had no idea seasol was a proper fertiliser, lucky I've only just started my bonsai journey a week ago. Can anyone please explain how they differ?

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[TeeBee]

I meant was NOT a proper fertiliser

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[benbonsai]

Its a seaweed extract.
It is not a fertiliser as it contains only marginal nitrogen and phosphorus levels.
More of a health boost for you plants

[Ray M]

Hi Ben,
I have put together a new post related to Seasol. I didn't want to distract from your post.
If any are interested the new post is: Understanding Seasol

Regards Ray

[treeman]

A good rundown of seaweed extracts here. Happy reading..
https://www.marijuanagrowing.eu/threads ... ost-485889

BTW, Seasol uses alkaline extraction. It's not the best kind even if they say so.

[Kevin]

Thanks Mike,

Very informative and interesting link.

Also, an interesting quote:

Blunden (1991) summarizes the situation when he says "there is a sufficient body of information available to show that the use of seaweed extracts is beneficial in certain cases, even though the reasons for the benefits are not fully understood".

Kevin