Frequently Asked Questions
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Kelp meal is a natural soil amendment made from dried and milled seaweed. Our kelp meal is produced from wild-harvested Maine rockweed (Ascophyllum nodosum), a nutrient-rich brown seaweed valued by gardeners and farmers for centuries.
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Kelp meal can be mixed directly into garden soil, potting mixes, raised beds, compost piles, and container gardens. Many growers also use it to make nutrient-rich kelp tea for watering plants.
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Mix 1 part kelp meal with 5 parts water and let it steep for about two weeks. The resulting liquid can be used to water houseplants, vegetables, flowers, and container gardens.
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When potting or repotting plants, mix kelp meal into your soil at approximately 5% of the total soil mix. As the kelp gradually breaks down, plant roots can access its nutrients over time.
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Yes. Kelp meal can be mixed into potting soil or brewed into a liquid tea for indoor plants. Many gardeners use it as a gentle source of trace minerals and plant nutrition.
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Kelp meal contains small amounts of NPK, but it's best known as a natural soil amendment and biostimulant. It supports beneficial soil microbes and helps promote healthy plant growth.