seasol - is there a place for it in hydro?

[keepleft]

hi has anyone had any experience/views on using SEASOL in a hydro setup?

 

i understand its a seaweed extract which contains PGR's in the form of cytokins and auxins. apparently it is very good in soild, organics etc.

 

i was reading the seasol website and theres a mention of it being used in hydroponics. as follows:

 

"Can I use Seasol on hydroponic crops?

Seasol or Earthcare 2000 are suitable for hydroponic set ups. The products can be put through the water or applied as a foliar spray. Note that the rates are very weak when used in the solution of a closed system (50 ml per 100 litres of water).

 

For best results applications can be alternated between foliar and water applied. For example, Seasol at 50 ml per 100 litres of water can be used in the hydroponic solution, followed by foliar applications at 1:500. Doses should be 10-14 days apart."

 

im wondering though whether using H202 would cause detriment to an 'organic' product like seasol???

 

the stuff is very cheap too

[F420]

I wouldnt think h202 would be a problem.

 

Also seasol isnt a fertiliser, its a tonic. so its just like adding superthrive or nutriboost.

[flipster]

I haven't got any info for you keepleft about how good it would be in a hydro system, but theri website certainly contains some interesting information...

 

http://www.seasol.com.au/gsqp.php?gsqp=aboutseasol

[keepleft]

it looks interesting thanks. i applied it as a foliar. was thinking of throwing some in the tank as its so cheaaap

[keepleft]

found some more interesting info re seasol and tomatoes. this stuff sounds great - particularly to stimulate root growth:

 

http://www.global-garden.com.au/seasolbe.htm

 

"Scientifically Proven Benefits of Seasol

 

More Flowers Per Tomato Plant

 

University trials confirm the benefits of seaweed on tomatoes

 

Although some horticulturists still dispute the value of foliar spraying, replicated trials from the University of New England clearly demonstrate the value of foliar-applied seaweed extracts (including Seasol) on the growth and potential yield of tomatoes.

 

Seasol is probably best known for its hormonal stimulus to root growth, but these potent growth regulators can also influence the reproductive capacity of plants, significantly increasing the number of flowers a plant can produce.

 

The university trials demonstrated that seaweed extract influenced the photosynthetic rate, flower numbers, flowering laterals, fruit position as well as blossom-end rot on glasshouse tomatoes.

 

Only two applications were applied, but other trial data and field experience have taught us that regular applications are even more beneficial. All treatments received the same rates of fertilisatioin, but in all cases the seaweed tomatoes demonstrated significant increases.

 

TIP: To obtain optimal results from Seasol on tomatoes, use as follows:

Apply soil drench of Seasol, medium strength (5ml per litre of water) at transplant and every 3 weeks until flowering. Whilst picking, use a weak solution (2.5ml per litre of water) as a foliar spray every 4-6 days.

 

From planting to harvest ... it's all in the roots! Japanese trials confirm Australian data...

 

A healthy root system is the basis of a healthy plant - we all know that. But it is not just at planting that root systems are vulnerable and require stimulating. Any time the plant is stressed, the roots play a vital role in supplying the water, nutrients and trace elements etc. required to bring the plant's metabolism back into equilibrium.

 

Extensive Japanese trial data confirms Australian findings that Seasol has a profound influence on the roots. Impressive results on a variety of Asian vegetables, strawberries, leeks, taro. Japanese tea, hydroponic tomatoes and lettuce, and a diverse range of flowers, shows increases on average from 15% to 32% in root mass, particularly the fine root hairs.

 

Whilst this is important at transplant, regular application of Seasol result in taller plants with more flowers, thicker stems and reduced 'drooping degree' as the Japanese say."

[keepleft]

seasol application rates in hydroponics

 

http://72.14.203.104/search?q=cache:t1rTxe...au&ct=clnk&cd=7

 

Hydroponic Plants

50ml per 100 litres of solution in a closed system

Foliar application 2ml per litre of water every 10 - 14 days

[flipster]

I think I'll be getting myself some and giving it a go! I certainly don't think it could do any harm. Errr, maybe.

[keepleft]

one thing its cheap as buggery. $5 for 500ml and u only need 50ml per 100litres. but its stiiiiinks like shit dude!

 

was just wondering, does using organics like seasol in a hydro setup promote problems like pythium, sciarid fly????

[F420]

I wouldnt think so, as your still using a sterile medium????

[flipster]

I wouldnt think so, as your still using a sterile medium????

 

I guess if the bugs etc don't exist in the area in the first place then it probably wouldn't cause any more problems. I think the problem with certain organic nutes, additives, and mediums is that they can attract certain pests into the grow area more, opposed to using purely chemical based nutes and additives in inert media.