Re: What do you know about seaweed?
- Subject: Re: What do you know about seaweed?
- From: T* V* O*
- Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2001 08:17:16 -0700
- Resent-Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2001 08:07:37 -0700
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I don't know of any pests that are attracted to seaweed, especially if you
bury it. It sure will encourage earthworms and beneficials in your soil
though.
Arzeena
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----- Original Message -----
From: Kara Sweeney <ksweeney@interactiveinc.org>
To: <veggie-list@eskimo.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2001 7:29 AM
Subject: RE: What do you know about seaweed?
> Thanks so much...I'm going to the beach after work to collect the goods!
> Do you think the seaweed will attract insects/slugs to the garden?
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Terra Viva Organics [a*@tvorganics.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2001 10:48 PM
> To: veggie-list@eskimo.com
> Subject: Re: What do you know about seaweed?
>
>
> Kara,
>
> Some people don't appreciate the scent of seaweed so if you're concerned
> about the smell & attracting insects, you can either dig it into the soil
> around your plants or else cover it with dirt. Should take care of any
odors
> & it will decompose very quickly.
>
> You don't actually have to wait until the seaweed is dry before applying
it.
> Give it a good wash to get rid of most of the salts (you can even skip
this
> step if it's too much of a hassle) and then apply away.
>
> Seaweed is a wonderful, natural source of potassium as well as a whole
slew
> of micronutrients that you rarely see in any chemical fertilizer. It also
> contains natural plant growth hormones. Your plants will love it.
>
> Arzeena
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Kara Sweeney <ksweeney@interactiveinc.org>
> To: <veggie-list@eskimo.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2001 12:22 PM
> Subject: RE: What do you know about seaweed?
>
>
> > I'm growing a variety of peppers, tomatoes, and eggplant, and would like
> to
> > learn how to use seaweed as a mulch in the garden. I'm not quite sure
how
> > long I should let it dry before spreading it in the garden. I am also
> > concerned about what insects it will attract.
> > Looking forward to hearing from the group.
> > Kara
> >
>
>
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