Coast of Maine Kelp Meal Organic Plant Food 1-0-1, 4 lbs

Kelp Meal Organic Fertilizer from Norwegian Ascophyllum Nodosum

Coast of Maine Kelp Meal (1-0-1) is made from dehydrated and ground Norwegian kelp — specifically Ascophyllum nodosum, a species harvested from cold North Atlantic waters. Kelp is valued as a soil amendment because it provides a broad spectrum of macro and micro-nutrients, as well as naturally occurring plant growth compounds including cytokinins and alginates.

In addition to its nutrient contribution, Kelp Meal improves soil structure when incorporated into beds and can help reduce transplant shock when applied at planting time. It is flexible in application: use as a top dressing around established plants, mix into planting holes, incorporate into new garden beds, or brew into a liquid tea for watering or foliar application.

Key Features & Benefits

• 1-0-1 Analysis — Moderate nitrogen and potassium with broad micro-nutrient spectrum from kelp.
• Norwegian Kelp Source — Made from Ascophyllum nodosum — cold-water kelp harvested from the North Atlantic.
• Micro-Nutrient Rich — Provides a broad spectrum of trace minerals alongside macro-nutrients.
• Reduces Transplant Stress — Application at transplanting helps prevent shock and supports establishment.
• Flexible Application — Use as top dressing, soil amendment, in planting holes, or brewed as liquid tea.
• 1% Calcium — Provides a low level of calcium alongside nitrogen and potassium.

Who Should Use This Fertilizer

Kelp Meal suits organic growers who want a broad-spectrum micro-nutrient supplement and soil conditioner alongside primary fertilizers. It is particularly useful at transplanting to reduce stress and supports general plant health as a supplemental feed throughout the growing season.

Kelp as a Soil Amendment

Beyond its nutrient content, kelp meal contains naturally occurring biostimulants including cytokinins (compounds that promote cell division) and alginates (polysaccharides that improve soil structure and water retention). These compounds contribute to kelp meal's reputation for improving plant vigor and soil health beyond what the N-P-K analysis alone suggests.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ascophyllum nodosum?

Ascophyllum nodosum is a species of brown kelp (seaweed) harvested from cold North Atlantic waters. It is widely used as a soil amendment due to its broad spectrum of minerals and natural plant growth compounds.

How do I apply Kelp Meal?

Apply as a top dressing around plants, mix into soil for new beds, place in planting holes, or brew as a liquid tea for watering or foliar application. Working it into the top few inches of soil helps the meal break down and become available to roots.

Can it be used as a foliar spray?

Yes. Kelp Meal can be brewed into a liquid tea and applied as a foliar spray.

What is the NPK analysis?

Kelp Meal is 1-0-1 with 1% calcium. The modest N-P-K numbers reflect its role as a micro-nutrient and biostimulant supplement rather than a primary fertilizer.

Is it OMRI listed?

Coast of Maine products are formulated from organic ingredients. Check the product label for current certification status.