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Re: [compost_tea] Seaweed



Thanks Judy & Bob - I was just asking.  I know that some folk make a seaweed tea letting the seaweed stew in a bucket for a few weeks in an anearobic process, so I thought I would ask if anyone has tried it fresh in their CT brewer.

I have tried fresh seaweed but do not know yet what the effect is, if any.  I added it with a mix of compost and alfalafa pellets.  

There is no point getting my brews tested yet until I have the various mechanical things finalized, but what I can say is

1.  My chickens have not died from drinking it !
2.  I have used it as a soil drench when transplanting a number of large trees and shrubs and they are all looking fine and show no sign of transplant shock at all.
3.  When making up seed trays with vegetable and flower seeds, I saturated the potting soil with the CT and I have a very fast and even germination rate from the seeds.

So far the CT is looking good <grin> so my thanks to the group.

Now,  if only Elaine's printer can get that Compost Tea Manual out the door ....!

Thanks to the list, for all the advice.

Jason
Judi Stewart wrote:

Many people use seaweed in their composts.  You can also put it in your

garden soil but the compost pile is a better choice.  Some folks rinse it first

because of the salt content, but they say it really isn’t necessary.  In Washington

State, with a shellfish license, you’re allowed to collect up to 10 pounds of

seaweed.  Known for its many trace elements, hormones, and many

nutrients, seaweed is an excellent food source for beneficial soil fungi.

 

Judi

 


From:
Robert Norsen [mailto:bnbrew@yahoo.com]

How about in your compost?  Let the bugs process it??  Bob

Jason Austin <jason.austin@shaw.ca> wrote:

Can fresh seaweed be used in CT?    If so does it need to be processed
in any way? - juiced, sliced, diced or ........?

Thanks

Jason




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