Seaweed Extract

[vjo]

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]

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]

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

[Ordphien]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Can someone please explain worm tea?