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Seaweed is rich in micronutrients and plant growth hormones, which makes it an incredible fertilizer for both outdoor and indoor plants.[1] One easy way to take advantage of seaweed’s plant-boosting properties is to brew a liquid seaweed fertilizer, or “seaweed tea.” Making your own seaweed tea is super easy, all-natural, and pretty fun, too! Keep reading to learn how to make liquid seaweed fertilizer from either fresh or dried seaweed, plus how to use it to grow a greener, more beautiful garden.
Things You Should Know
- Use washed-up seaweed collected from the beach or dried, unroasted seaweed to make your fertilizer.
- Soak the seaweed in a bucket of water for at least 4 weeks.
- Dilute the seaweed fertilizer with water and use it to water your outdoor and indoor plants.
Steps
Community Q&A
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QuestionCan I use any seaweed to make fertilizer?Community AnswerYes, you can.
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QuestionI bought seaweed tea sheets, how do I prepare it for drinking?Community AnswerThe tea described in this article is liquid fertilizer for plants, do not drink it.
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QuestionIs seaweed liquid fertilizer good for a cacao plant?Community AnswerYes. seaweed liquid extract is good for all plants.
Things You'll Need
- Seaweed (fresh or dried)
- Bucket
References
- ↑ https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/nov/19/why-seaweed-is-great-for-gardens-alys-fowler
- ↑ https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/nov/20/cuppas-for-crops-how-to-make-your-own-fertiliser-teas
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=174&v=q38sh2kmWsg&feature=youtu.be
- ↑ https://extension.umaine.edu/gardening/2020/10/01/maine-home-garden-news-october-2020/#article-2
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZsZMp-MCDY&t=382s
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=399&v=fZsZMp-MCDY&feature=youtu.be
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=413&v=fZsZMp-MCDY&feature=youtu.be
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=432&v=fZsZMp-MCDY&feature=youtu.be
- ↑ https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/nov/19/why-seaweed-is-great-for-gardens-alys-fowler
- ↑ https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/nov/20/cuppas-for-crops-how-to-make-your-own-fertiliser-teas
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=462&v=fZsZMp-MCDY&feature=youtu.be
- ↑ https://herbsathome.co/liquid-seaweed-fertilizer/
- ↑ https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/nov/19/why-seaweed-is-great-for-gardens-alys-fowler
- ↑ https://www.abc.net.au/gardening/factsheets/seaweed-fertiliser/9426604
- ↑ https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/nov/19/why-seaweed-is-great-for-gardens-alys-fowler