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Fertiliser & Seasol
Posted: December 14th, 2016, 8:59 am
by 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
Re: Fertiliser & Seasol
Posted: December 14th, 2016, 9:31 am
by treeman
Yes you can use them together. I use kelp extract as a separate feed once per month or so.
Re: Fertiliser & Seasol
Posted: December 14th, 2016, 9:44 am
by benbonsai
Brilliant
Thanks treeman
Re: Fertiliser & Seasol
Posted: December 14th, 2016, 9:47 am
by KIRKY
I usually put in both at the same time when I water. So no problems.
Cheers
Kirky
Re: Fertiliser & Seasol
Posted: December 14th, 2016, 9:53 am
by benbonsai
Okay that's perfect, makes the process a bit easier.
Cheers
Re: Fertiliser & Seasol
Posted: December 14th, 2016, 4:03 pm
by Ray M
benbonsai wrote: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
Re: Fertiliser & Seasol
Posted: December 14th, 2016, 5:52 pm
by Bonbon
Ray M wrote:benbonsai wrote: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?
Re: Fertiliser & Seasol
Posted: December 14th, 2016, 9:33 pm
by Ray M
Bonbon wrote:Ray M wrote:benbonsai wrote: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
Re: Fertiliser & Seasol
Posted: December 15th, 2016, 5:25 am
by 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.
Re: Fertiliser & Seasol
Posted: December 16th, 2016, 10:52 am
by 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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Re: Fertiliser & Seasol
Posted: December 16th, 2016, 10:53 am
by TeeBee
I meant was NOT a proper fertiliser
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Re: Fertiliser & Seasol
Posted: December 16th, 2016, 1:56 pm
by 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
Re: Fertiliser & Seasol
Posted: December 17th, 2016, 3:16 pm
by 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
Re: Fertiliser & Seasol
Posted: December 17th, 2016, 3:33 pm
by 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.
Re: Fertiliser & Seasol
Posted: December 17th, 2016, 4:42 pm
by 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