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Algefiber
Algefiber® is derived from red seaweed. The carrageenan found in this sea vegetable is an ingredient used in food, health, and personal care products. Algefiber® is the by-product of extracting carrageenan and contains organic matter and perlite, and has a physical consistency similar to store bought brown sugar. It is used to increase soil pH, as well as provide calcium, magnesium and organic matter. Additionally, the plant hormones naturally present in seaweed have been shown to help increase plant root development and promote crop growth.
Benefits:
It helps increase the yields on grass fields and corn ground.
- Algefiber® is the by-product of extracting carrageenan from red seaweed. The carrageenan is an ingredient used in food, health, and personal care products
- Contains organic matter and perlite, and has physical consistency similar to store bought brown sugar
- Used to increase soil pH, as well as provide calcium, magnesium and organic matter
- Plant hormones naturally present in seaweed have been shown to help increase plant root development and promote crop growth
Recommendations:
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Agriculture
In addition to offering calcium and magnesium, Algefiber® supplies a wide rage of secondary nutrients. An application of 12 tons/acre of Algefiber® is approximately equivalent to the liming value of one ton of commercial lime.
WHERE TO USE: Since Maine has naturally acidic soils, farmers use Algefiber® as a lime substitute and increase soil organic content.
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Composting
Take advantage of the natural plant hormones in Algefiber® by blending one part Algefiber® info five parts compost.
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Topsoil Production
Mix one part Algefiber® into five parts topsoil.
WHERE TO USE: Algefiber® serves as a valuable ingredient in topsoil production. Algefiber® balances pH, adds perlite to improve texture as well as valuable micronutrients and organic matter.
