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Sea Minerals Fertilizer

Sea Minerals Fertilizer

$19.00 CAD
$19.00 CAD
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Dr. Maynard Murray’s research on the use of sea minerals as an organic fertilizer in horticulture spanned more than four decades.

He found that plants grown with sea minerals fertilizer benefited in numerous ways, from increased yields and more nutritious food to healthier, pest-resistant, and stress-tolerant plants.

This particular product is called Sea-Crop. It has become one of my favourite liquid organic fertilizers, perhaps even more than the ever-present liquid kelp fertilizer.

Sea-Crop is a soil and plant stimulant containing over 80 natural source minerals and active organic substances from deep-sea Pacific Ocean water.

Many gallons of seawater are processed to produce a single gallon of Sea-Crop. Most of the sodium is removed so the salt content is not an issue.

This brand is one of the most bioactive of the sea mineral fertilizer products on the market.

The NPK numbers are insignificant at 0-0-0.1, but that’s not the point. What matters is the trace element content, and the results are remarkable. It also has ORMUS properties.

Mineral Assay | Certificate | MSDS

Application

How much do you need? For lawns and gardens, the recommended rate is 170-340mL per 1,000 square feet. It can be applied three times a year.

The product is very concentrated and should be diluted at least 1:50 with water for soil application and 1:100 for plant/foliar treatment.

This means one liter of Sea-Crop, diluted in 50 liters of water, covers 5,000 square feet of soil. Or, four teaspoons (20mL) of Sea-Crop, diluted in one liter of water, is good for 100 sq ft.

When applied to the soil, it is best if the soil is moist before and then watered again briefly after.

To spray plants, dilute to half the strength: One liter of Sea-Crop in 100 liters of water to cover 5,000 square feet of area. Or, two teaspoons (10mL) of Sea-Crop, diluted in one liter of water, for 50 sq ft. Don’t worry too much about the square footage. Just mix two teaspoons into a liter and spray till leaves are dripping wet.

Sea-Crop can be used in a watering can, sprayer, or irrigation system. It is best applied early in the morning, while evening would be the second choice.

In order to receive maximum benefit from the sea minerals, it should be applied separately from liquid fish fertilizer.

How long does it keep? Sea-Crop is good almost indefinitely if kept out of direct sunlight, with the cap on tight, and stored at cool room temperature. Mix and use only what you want to apply the same day. Diluted mixed product does not keep long.

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LOCAL PICK UP, VICTORIA BC

If you prefer to pick up your order in Victoria, BC, just choose the ‘Pick Up’ option during checkout.

Online order pickups are now at Gardener’s Kit at 169 Langford Street — very close to my old shop in Vic West!

You will receive a pick up confirmation when your order is ready. Click Here for driving directions + Gardener's Kit store hours

Ideally, please allow one business day for order processing. If you need something the same day, or you’d like to meet and chat, give me a quick call or send a text before coming over (250-216-3733) and I will try my best to be ready for you.

What’s the difference between EM and Activated EM? Can I keep re-activating my Activated EM?

I wish! Sadly EM is a bit different from yogurt or sourdough making. The first activation will turn out very closely similar to the mother culture, but with subsequent activations the intricate balance of microbe species and numbers will start to shift, and the effectiveness will decrease. I only ever use fresh mother culture when activating.

EM mother culture can be used the same way as Activated EM, but for economic reasons most people buy it to make their own activation. If you’re new to gardening with EM and you just want to try it out, or if you don’t want to spend the time and effort of activating, then go for the already activated product.

What’s the difference between EM/AEM and Compost Tea?

While EM, AEM, and Compost Tea are made differently, they have similar benefits and compliment each other beautifully. For a comparative summary of these products, see the March 2011 Newsletter.

Can I combine products for easy, all-in-one application?

Yes, almost all products are compatible. The only exception is with fish and sea minerals, which are better applied separately. Keep in mind that dilution rates are different for each product, and try to apply right away after mixing.

Do I need a sprayer?

For soil and compost application, or treating small lawns, a watering can is just fine. For application to foliage, finer droplets are advantageous. You can use a spray bottle, a hose-end sprayer, or a hand-held or backpack sprayer. The wand of a sprayer will help greatly with getting to the underside of leaves. Whatever container you use, be sure it never held any pesticides or liquid synthetic fertilizer.

How do I store the products, and how long do they keep?

Store all products at a cool room temperature, with the lid on tight, and out of direct light. Store pure and undiluted – once products are mixed or diluted with water, they go off quickly. EM mother culture keeps up to two years, activated EM six months or longer. Mycorrhizal fungi, liquid fish, liquid kelp, and sea minerals are good for about a year. Humic acids and molasses can be stored almost indefinitely.

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