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    Can I use any seaweed to make fertilizer?
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    Yes, you can.
  • Question
    I bought seaweed tea sheets, how do I prepare it for drinking?
    Community Answer
    The tea described in this article is liquid fertilizer for plants, do not drink it.
  • Question
    Is seaweed liquid fertilizer good for a cacao plant?
    Community Answer
    Yes. seaweed liquid extract is good for all plants.
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    Can seaweed be made into liquid form and fed to hens. If so, how long would it keep?
    Community Answer
    Yes. Seaweed can be liquefied. How long it keeps is dependent upon what, if any, preservation methods you use.
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    Can seaweed in any for be used in large-scale farms?
    Community Answer
    Yes. However, if your farm area is larger, logistics can be a big challenge.
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    Is it 3 parts water to 1 part tea or the other way round?
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    It's 3 parts water to 1 part fertilizer tea.
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    How can I find out if a beach in my area allows seaweed to be collected for home use as a fertilizer?
    Community Answer
    Contact your state Department of Fish & Wildlife. In many coastal states you can obtain a harvest permit for a minimal fee. Some states often include this permit with a saltwater fishing license. There is, of course, a daily or seasonal limit, and care should be taken to not over-harvest this resource.
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    Can I use seaweed in its natural form for growing potatoes?
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    Yes; spread it on the soil 10 cm to 15 cm thick in the autumn or early winter, then plant your seed potatoes in the following spring.
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