Seaweed Extract Soil Conditioner (250g)

Content: 250g

Use: Soil conditioner and bio fertiliser (If used as fertiliser, do not mix with other fertiliser products).

Sourcing: Soluble solid formulated, developed from algae from the North Atlantic that are harvested, selected and processed on the same coastline to maintain its bioactive material with maximum freshness and vigour.

Composition: 

• 20g Ascophyllum nodosum extatc (20% p/ 1 litre)
• 0.4g Alginic acid (0.4% p/ 1 litre)
• 0.5g Mannitol (0.5% p/ 1 litre)

Weight: 300g

pH: 7-8 (neutral-alkaline)

Active ingredients: Seaweed extract is rich in plant growth hormones such as cytokinins, gyberelins and auxins, and natural organic molecules that include betains, mannitol, polysaccharides and amino acids.

Brand: Cultivers®

Potted Indoor and Outdoor Ornamental Plants: 5ml p/1 litre

Horticultural, Coniferous and Cactus: 10ml p/1 litre

Flowering Bushes and Orchids: 10ml p/1 litre

Lawn and Grasses: 10ml/m2

Bonsai: 3ml p/1 litre

Fruit, Citrus and Olive: 10ml/1 litre

Frequency: 1x per month

Periods: Autumn and Winter months

Product range: Ideal for use in all soil types, indoor and outdoor ornamental plants, vegetable gardens, agricultural fields, and greenhouse crops.

Precautions: When administering this liquid in diluted form, do not mix it with any ongoing fertiliser or soil conditioners.

 

 

 

Why Is Soil Conditioning Essential Before the Growing Season?

Before applying fertilizers or planting crops, it’s crucial to prepare, emend and condition the soil to maximize nutrient availability, plant health, and overall yield.

 

Improves Soil Structure & Porosity 

• Conditioning enhances soil aeration and drainage, preventing compaction and ensuring roots grow deeply and evenly.
• Loosens heavy clay soils and improves water retention in sandy soils.

 

Boosts Microbial Activity & Nutrient Cycling

• Soil conditioners introduce and stimulate beneficial microbes that break down organic matter into plant-available nutrients.
• Active microbes help unlock stored nutrients, ensuring efficient uptake once fertilization begins.

 

Enhances Nutrient Retention & Prevents Leaching

• Humic and fulvic acids in soil conditioners help bind nutrients, preventing them from washing away before plants can use them.
• Creates a stable nutrient reservoir for plants to access throughout the growing season.

 

Reduces Plant Stress & Improves Resilience

• Pre-conditioning the soil before planting strengthens plants against drought, temperature stress, and transplant shock.
• Provides a healthy root zone, allowing plants to establish quickly when the growing season starts.

 

Prepares the Soil for Effective Fertilization

• Fertilizers work best in balanced, well-conditioned soil with the right pH and organic matter levels.
• Pre-conditioning enhances the efficiency of NPK fertilizers, reducing waste and improving uptake.

 

Corrects Soil Deficiencies & pH Levels

• Adding organic matter balances soil nutrients and prevents deficiencies in key elements like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.
• Adjusts soil pH, ensuring optimal nutrient availability for plant growth.