Many gardeners would agree that there is nothing tastier than a tomato fresh from the vine. By trying to produce the best grow tomatoes possible, you can avoid the toxins that many store-bought tomatoes have been subjected to. You may have wondered if using algae (also called seaweed) can help your tomato plants.
There are many trace elements in seaweed fertilizers, such as: magnesium, potassium, zinc, iron, and nitrogen, all of which are beneficial to plants. For people who grow organically, seaweed is a great organic fertilizer to use. Tomatoes require a lot of nutrition, and ideally use an algae solution at least every 2 weeks.
Using seaweed as a fertilizer can help you produce the best growing tomatoes in the following ways:
1) as a growth stimulator, helps plants to form flowers and fruits
two) helps defend against disease
3) helps plants in times of stress such as drought, cold weather and when transplanting
It is best to spray or water the liquid seaweed solution directly on the leaves, as it absorbs immediately. Using a kelp spray on a routine basis can also improve the condition of the soil and the flavor of tomatoes. The algae fertilizer is also available in granular form that can be distributed and mixed in the upper layers of the soil.
Another advantage of using algae in the garden is that it is a natural slug repellent. You can cover with algae near the bottom of your tomato plants or on the edge of the beds. If you apply mulch up to 4 inches thick, it will shrink to about 1 inch when dry. Because the algae is salty and becomes rough when dried, it deters slugs.
These are just a few of the ways that using seaweed can help your tomato plants. Growing tomatoes can be fun and easy. By exercising a few basics in growing your tomato plants, the end result will prove to be worth the effort!
