Down To Earth’s Kelp Meal 1-0.1-2 is pure Ascophyllum nodosum seaweed from the clean, cold waters of the North Atlantic Ocean. Hand-harvested, carefully dried and finely milled, DTE Kelp Meal 1-0.1-2 is an ideal nutrient supplement for all types of vegetables, herbs, flowers and perennials.
Guaranteed Analysis
TOTAL NITROGEN (N)
1.0% Water Insoluble Nitrogen
AVAILABLE PHOSPHATE (P2O5) 0.1%
SOLUBLE POTASH (K2O) 2.0%
Derived from: Kelp (Ascophyllum Nodosum)
Application Rates
Vegetable Gardens & Flower Beds: To prepare new gardens, apply 1-2 lbs per 100 square feet and thoroughly mix into the top 3″ of soil. For new transplants, add 1-2 tsp per hole, mix into soil and water in well. To feed established plants, side dress 1-2 tsp per plant once each month during the growing season.
Containers: For new plantings, add 1-2 tbsp per gallon of soil and mix thoroughly OR add 2.5 lbs per cubic yard. For established plants, lightly mix 1-2 tsp per gallon into the soil surface once each month during the growing season.
Row Crops/Acreage: Apply 200-400 lbs per acre depending on specific crop needs or required pounds of actual nutrient per acre.
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What does Down To Earth Kelp Meal 1-0.1-2 do for plants?
Down To Earth Kelp Meal 1-0.1-2 is a natural seaweed supplement that delivers nitrogen, phosphate, and soluble potash to support healthy growth in vegetables, herbs, flowers, and perennials. The meal is sourced from hand-harvested Ascophyllum nodosum seaweed from the North Atlantic Ocean, then carefully dried and finely milled for easy soil incorporation.
What is the N-P-K of Down To Earth Kelp Meal, and what does the guaranteed analysis include?
Down To Earth Kelp Meal carries an N-P-K of 1-0.1-2, meaning 1.0% water insoluble nitrogen, 0.1% available phosphate (P2O5), and 2.0% soluble potash (K2O). The sole listed ingredient is kelp derived from Ascophyllum nodosum.
Is Down To Earth Kelp Meal OMRI certified and considered organic?
Yes, Down To Earth Kelp Meal is OMRI certified and classified as an organic-based nutrient, making the meal suitable for certified organic growing programs.
How do you apply Down To Earth Kelp Meal in garden beds, containers, and large-scale row crops?
For vegetable gardens and flower beds, work 1 to 2 lbs of Down To Earth Kelp Meal per 100 square feet into the top 3 inches of soil, use 1 to 2 teaspoons per transplant hole, or side-dress 1 to 2 teaspoons per established plant once monthly during the growing season. For containers, blend 1 to 2 tablespoons per gallon of soil (or 2.5 lbs per cubic yard) for new plantings, and lightly mix 1 to 2 teaspoons per gallon into the soil surface monthly for established plants. For row crops or acreage, apply 200 to 400 lbs per acre depending on crop needs.
Can Down To Earth Kelp Meal be used in soilless and hydroponic growing media?
Down To Earth Kelp Meal is rated for use in both soil and soilless mixes, so the meal can be incorporated into coco coir, peat-based media, and similar substrates. The meal is a dry powder, making the product straightforward to blend into any growing medium before planting.
Are there any states where Down To Earth Kelp Meal 50 lb cannot be shipped?
Down To Earth Kelp Meal 50 lb cannot be shipped to Alaska, Connecticut, Hawaii, Iowa, North Dakota, West Virginia, or Wyoming due to shipping restrictions. Buyers in those states should check with a local retailer for availability.
