When you are searching for organic solutions to lawn care, one item you may overlook is seaweed. While seaweed may not contain enough macronutrients to replace other fertilizers, it does contain 60 to 100 micronutrients that support plant growth.
Micronutrients found in seaweed fertilizer support cellular structure and root growth. They basically make plants hearty, so they are more disease- and pest-resistant. Your grass can be lush and hearty with the addition of seaweed fertilizers.
You can buy seaweed fertilizers at retail stores, but you can also make seaweed fertilizer. This makes seaweed a potential cost-savings measure that yields positive lawn results.
Often called “seaweed tea,” seaweed fertilizer is made from seaweed harvested from ocean waters. If not using immediately, it must be dried in order to store it without it rotting. Then, you simply fill half of a bucket with seaweed, fill it with water to the top, and wait.
After one to two weeks, you have a seaweed-infused water that is perfect for applying to plants. If using in the garden, a cup applied to each plant will do. If using on an entire lawn, you’ll want to fill multiple buckets or invest in concentrated seaweed fertilizers that have hose applications.
One last option for homemade seaweed fertilizer is to crunch up the dried seaweed and apply it to plants as a mulch.
Seaweed is considered marine life, so there may be restrictions on harvesting it depending on your location. In some places, you may need a fishing license or be restricted to only harvesting a certain amount. Check your local regulations before you decide to harvest seaweed on your own in order to avoid fines or other penalties.
Not only does seaweed supplement traditional fertilizer, but this prevents toxic chemicals from being applied to lawns that can run off into ground water and pollute the Earth. Your grass and garden will love you, but you could also play your part in saving local wildlife and clean water accessibility.
In today’s world of climate change, paying attention to your footprint on the Earth plays a positive role in reducing the harm done to our planet. The more people who engage in Earth-friendly alternatives to toxic chemicals, the more significant the impact will be.
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