12% Seaweed Extract Fertilizer

1. Specifications

Parameter	Content	Unit
Seaweed Extract (from Ascophyllum nodosum)	Minimum 12%	w/w
Organic Matter	≥ 12%	w/w
Alginic Acid	≥ 2.0%	w/w
Total Nitrogen (N)	1.0 – 2.0%	w/w
Phosphorus (P₂O₅) soluble	0.5 – 1.5%	w/w
Potassium (K₂O) soluble	4.0 – 6.0%	w/w
Natural Plant Growth Promoters	Present	—
– Cytokinins	≥ 80 ppm
– Auxins	≥ 50 ppm
– Gibberellins	Present
Betaines	Present
Mannitol	≥ 1.0%	w/w
Trace Elements (Fe, Zn, Mn, Cu, B, Mo, etc.)	Naturally chelated	—
pH (1:250 dilution)	7.0 – 9.0
Specific Gravity	1.10 – 1.20	g/ml
Solubility in water	100%

2. Key Bioactive Components

• Polysaccharides (alginates, laminarin, fucoidan)
• Polyphenols and antioxidants
• Amino acids (17 types, including glycine, alanine, glutamic acid)
• Vitamins (A, B1, B2, B12, C, D, E, K)
• Natural chelating agents

3. Physical & Chemical Properties

Property	Specification
Appearance	Dark brown to black liquid/powder
Odor	Characteristic seaweed smell
Solubility	Fully miscible with water
pH	7.0 – 9.0
Density	1.10 – 1.20 g/cm³ at 20°C
Electrical Conductivity (1:250)	≤ 25 mS/cm
Heavy Metals	Complies with EU and USDA organic standards (As, Cd, Pb, Hg below detectable limits)

4. Recommended Application Rates

Crop / Use	Foliar Spray (ml/L water)	Fertigation/Drip (L/ha)	Frequency
Vegetables & Leafy greens	1.5 – 3.0	10 – 20	Every 10–15 days
Fruit crops (apple, citrus, grapes)	2.0 – 4.0	15 – 30	4–6 times/season
Field crops (cereals, corn, soybean)	2.0 – 3.0	10 – 20	2–4 applications
Turf & ornamentals	2.0 – 3.0	10 – 15	Every 15–21 days
Seed treatment	4–6 ml/kg seed	—	Pre-sowing

5. Benefits

• Enhances root development and nutrient uptake
• Increases resistance to abiotic stress (drought, salinity, heat, cold)
• Improves fruit set, size, color, and shelf life
• Stimulates natural plant defense mechanisms
• Promotes beneficial soil microbial activity
• 100% natural and approved for organic farming (OMRI-listed equivalent)

6. Compatibility

• Compatible with most fertilizers and pesticides
• Avoid mixing with strong alkaline products (pH > 10) or calcium-based fungicides in concentrated form
• Jar test recommended before tank mixing

7. Storage & Shelf Life

• Store in cool, shaded place (5–30°C)
• Keep container tightly closed
• Shelf life: 36 months from manufacturing date when stored properly
• Agitate well before use if stored for extended periods

8. Packaging

• 500 ml, 1 L, 5 L, 20 L, 200 L, 1000 L IBC

9. Safety & Handling

• Non-toxic, non-hazardous
• Wear gloves and eye protection during handling
• In case of eye contact, rinse with plenty of water
• Keep out of reach of children