Seaweed extract is used as organic fertilizer because of its organic micro nutrient, NPK and Natural Growth Hormones content such as Cytokine’s, Alginic Acid, Mannitol, Gibberellins. Seaweed is used as Plant Growth Promoter for all Kinds of Plants.

An adequate amount of potassium, nitrogen, growth promoting hormones, micronutrients, humic acids etc. present in seaweeds make it as excellent fertilizer. Unlike chemical fertilizer, fertilizers derived from seaweeds (Fucus, Laminaria, Ascophyllum, Sargassum etc.) are biodegradable, non-toxic, non-polluting and non-hazardous to human, animals and birds. Chemical fertilizers have degraded the fertility of the soil by making it acidic, rendering it unsuitable for raising crops. Farmers, all throughout the world are switching over to organic fertilizers. Seaweed manure besides increasing the soil fertility increases the moisture holding capacity and supplies adequate trace metals thereby improving the soil structure. This explains its worldwide use as manure along the coastal areas. Recently adopted technique, of spraying fertilizer on the plants has increased nutrient absorption efficiency in the plants. The nutrients are not leached down in to the soil but are available to the plant through leaf openings. Leaves absorb nutrients within 10 to 15 minutes of its application.

Seaweed extract also benefits in flower set and fruit production. Seaweed has been shown to improve the leaf content of micronutrients, promote growth, and impart resistance to drought stress. The key point is that there is an increased economic benefit.

Here is a look at the major benefits of using Seaweed Extract:

• Seaweed contains large traces of potassium and natural hormones making it a hearty fertilizer that strengthens roots and a plant’s overall system.
• It lowers vulnerabilities against diseases.
• Because seaweed comes from the ocean it doesn’t introduce unwanted seeds to the new environment.
• Improves the uptake of nutrients (CEC)
• Improves root structure and development
• Boosts seed germination
• Reduces fertilizer runoff
• Increases yields
• Prevents disease and heat stress
• Promotes healthier crops