Seaweed Extract - Orchid Board

vjo · #1 02-07-2013, 04:59 PM

I was wondering if there are any orchids that you shouldnt use seaweed extract on? Any stage of root,leaf or bloom devlopment that should be avoided?
I just bought some and want to make sure....Jean

tucker85 · #2 02-07-2013, 05:42 PM

Some growers don't use seaweed during the winter because it contains growth hormones and they want their plants to rest and bloom during the winter months. I use it on all my orchids during the spring and summer. I use it at one ounce per gallon every two weeks (for Maxicrop Liquid Seaweed). If you're using another product, follow the directions on the label. It's a mild product so you don't have to worry about burning any roots. I don't know of any orchids that won't benefit from it.

vjo · #3 02-07-2013, 07:20 PM

Thanks tucker, If they are not resting and are putting out new roots can I use it now?

Ordphien · #4 02-07-2013, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by vjo

Thanks tucker, If they are not resting and are putting out new roots can I use it now?

That's the perfect time to use it.

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greengarden · #5 02-07-2013, 08:39 PM

Hope not because I use it on everything! So far everything seems to like it

I use it about every 2nd to 4th watering all year round but as they don't get watered nearly as often in winter they don't get it as often anyway.

tucker85 · #6 02-07-2013, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by vjo

Thanks tucker, If they are not resting and are putting out new roots can I use it now?

Yes, it would be appropriate to use it now. Remember, it's not a fertilizer. You still need to use a fertilizer on your orchids.

Bud · #7 02-07-2013, 09:39 PM

I use the seaweed that Tucker has....I rest when it says the orchids muxt rest but with my Vandas and Mokaras; I use it all year round always with fertilizer....alternately with worm tea mix every other week

vjo · #8 02-08-2013, 12:10 AM

Does it HAVE to be used with fertilizer? Not that it would be a problem just want to make sure I do it correctly from the start thanks for all the help everyone...Jean

isurus79 · #9 02-08-2013, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by vjo

Does it HAVE to be used with fertilizer? Not that it would be a problem just want to make sure I do it correctly from the start thanks for all the help everyone...Jean

I use the seaweed mix once a month, in addition to my fertilizer regimin. Its a separate application and not used at the same time as the "normal" fertilizer. I do, however, mix a bit of home grown worm tea in with the seaweed though.

Ordphien · #10 02-08-2013, 01:22 AM

Can someone please explain worm tea?