As a natural bio-stimulant seaweed helps to stimulate microbial activity in the soil, helping to break down organic matter and making it available to plants. These seaweed flakes are a concentrated seaweed extract from the seaweed species Ascophyllum Nodosum.
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As a natural bio-stimulant these seaweed flakes help to stimulate microbial activity in the soil, helping to break down organic matter and making it available to plants. These seaweed flakes are a concentrated seaweed extract from the seaweed species Ascophyllum Nodosum. It is considered a premium cold-water seaweed and the resulting flakes are a concentrated extract with high potency.
Ascophyllum nodosum, also known as Norwegian kelp or rockweed, is a species of seaweed that is commonly used as a fertiliser for pastoral farming. This species of seaweed is rich in a wide variety of essential minerals, vitamins, and growth hormones that are beneficial for plants and soils.
One of the main benefits of using Ascophyllum nodosum as a fertiliser is that it can help to improve soil health. Seaweed is high in a variety of nutrients, including nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, which are essential for plant growth. Additionally, seaweed is rich in a wide variety of micronutrients, such as iron, zinc, and manganese, which can help to improve the overall health of the soil.
Another benefit of using Ascophyllum nodosum as a fertiliser is that it can help to improve plant health. The seaweed is rich in growth hormones, such as cytokinins and auxins, which can help to stimulate growth and development in plants. Additionally, seaweed is rich in a wide variety of vitamins, such as vitamin A and vitamin C, which can help to improve the overall health of the plants.
The use of Ascophyllum nodosum as a fertiliser is also beneficial for animal health. It is a good source of minerals, such as iodine and selenium, that are essential for maintaining the health and well-being of animals. Additionally, the seaweed can help to improve the overall quality of the pasture, which can help to improve the overall health and productivity of the animals.
Ascophyllum nodosum is widely used as a fertiliser in pastoral farming systems in New Zealand and many other countries. It is typically applied to the pasture in a dry, powdery form, and can be mixed with other fertilisers for added benefits. It dissolves very quickly when added to water producing a black, seaweed coloured liquid.
Seaweed flakes can also be added to water troughs, dissolved, and sprayed on silage for the benefit of animal health.
