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Tue, Aug 30, 11 at 20:36
| I was just wondering what the florida gardening forum thought about algae for use as both a fertilizer and a soil conditioner. I've read many sources saying that it is an excellent resource. But how do you guys recommend using it? Personally, I have been draining and rinsing it and putting it in my compost heap. But now, I have been thinking of adding it directly to the garden as part of a lasagna gardening strategy. Is this a good idea? In terms of nutrient content, what are the benefits and shortcomings of algae? |
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| I'll bite......Welcome to the forums.... What is the story about the Algae ? What is it...Fresh/salt water...quantities...Where: 10b ? ....doug |
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- Posted by carolb_w_fl 9/10 coastal (My Page) on Thu, Sep 1, 11 at 10:32
| Do you mean the algae we find washed up on the beach? Like 'sea lettuce'? I've gathered seaweeds off the beach before & used them in my garden as mulch - mostly eelgrass, w/ some red & green algae thrown in, but I've found that the algae dry out to almost nothing, being mostly water.... |
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