{"product_id":"coast-of-maine-organic-kelp-meal-1-0-1","title":"Coast of Maine Organic Kelp Meal 1-0-1","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoast of Maine Organic Kelp Meal 1-0-1\u003c\/strong\u003e is an OMRI Listed organic plant food and soil amendment made from dehydrated and ground Norwegian kelp (\u003cem\u003eAscophyllum nodosum\u003c\/em\u003e). This single-ingredient amendment supplies gentle nitrogen and potassium, 1% calcium, and naturally occurring trace nutrients that support healthy plant growth and biologically active soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse Coast of Maine Kelp Meal in vegetable gardens, flower beds, containers, houseplants, lawns, and around established trees and shrubs. It can be incorporated into soil, applied as a top dressing, or steeped in water to make a kelp meal tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBenefits of Coast of Maine Kelp Meal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports healthy root and plant growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides naturally occurring nutrients from Norwegian kelp to complement a balanced fertility program.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeds living soil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic kelp material supports beneficial biological activity in garden beds and container mixes.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHelps plants handle stress:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports overall vigor and tolerance to challenging growing conditions, including heat.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies calcium and trace nutrients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides 1% calcium along with macro- and micronutrients found naturally in kelp.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile application:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for vegetables, flowers, herbs, houseplants, lawns, trees, shrubs, and container gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproved for organic growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e OMRI Listed for use in organic production.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGuaranteed Analysis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Nitrogen (N):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.0%\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater-Insoluble Nitrogen:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6%\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater-Soluble Nitrogen:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4%\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoluble Potash (K₂O):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.0%\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalcium (Ca):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.0%\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDerived from:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kelp meal (\u003cem\u003eAscophyllum nodosum\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use Kelp Meal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew garden beds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply 2 pounds per 100 square feet and incorporate into the top 2–3 inches of soil.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished garden beds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Side-dress with 3 pounds per 100 square feet twice during the growing season.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable rows:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply 2 pounds per 100-foot row twice during the growing season.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall planting holes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix 1 tablespoon into the soil for plants with a root ball or pot size of 1 gallon or less.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge planting holes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use 2 tablespoons for plants larger than 1 gallon.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHouseplants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Top-dress with 2 teaspoons per gallon of soil twice during the growing season.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrees and shrubs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply 1 pound per inch of trunk diameter around the drip line once per year, then lightly rake it into the soil.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLawns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply 10 pounds per 100 square feet in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater thoroughly after applying kelp meal as a dry amendment or top dressing. Always follow the directions on the current product label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Make Kelp Meal Tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMix \u003cstrong\u003e¼ cup of kelp meal with 1 gallon of water\u003c\/strong\u003e. Allow the mixture to steep for 2–3 days, agitating it once daily. Use the finished tea to water plants or apply it as a foliar spray. For foliar applications, strain the tea thoroughly through cloth before adding it to a sprayer to help prevent clogging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKelp Meal is a low-analysis plant food and soil amendment, not a complete fertilizer. Its 1-0-1 analysis contains no guaranteed phosphate, so nutrient requirements may need to be met with compost or an appropriate complete fertilizer. 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