SeaAction Liquid Seaweed 5L Bottle

Ascophyllum nodosum (knotted wrack), is a common species of seaweed and is widely used across a range of agricultural and horticultural sectors. Scientific studies have identified seaweed extracts to have several measurable beneficial effects on plant growth;

• Early seed germination
• Enhanced quality of vegetative growth
• Elevated resistance to biotic (organism induced) stress and abiotic (environmental) stress
• Increased post-harvest shelf life

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SeaAction Liquid Seaweed

When used regularly throughout the year (every 4 - 6 weeks) SeaAction will help to stimulate active soil microbes and maintain excellent turf condition. SeaAction can also be used as a tonic to reinvigorate turf after periods of stress. Directly beneficial to soil structure and stimulates fungi and bacteria that are vital to soil health. Consequently, seaweed is categorised as a biostimulant.

Seaweed Extraction

The method of processing and extraction is a crucial factor for maximising the plant beneficial bioactive compounds of seaweed. Each of the above methods will produce an extract with varying characteristics and concentrations of beneficial compounds and elements. The method which produces the highest concentration of plant beneficial bioactive compounds, is cold pressing.

Methods of Extraction
Chemical	Heat	Cold Pressing
The use of acids and alkaline solvents	Boiling or microwave assisted	Immersion in cold water, combined with pressure

SeaAction vs Other Seaweeds

SeaAction Seaweed	Other Seaweed Products
Cold Pressing	Alkali or Heat extract
SeaAction bioactive compounds are retained...	...whilst formulations that are extracted with heat or harsh chemcials lose some of these beneficial properties.

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SeaAction Seaweed Extraction

SeaAction seaweed is made from sustainably-sourced Ascophyllum nodosum, which is immediately wet processed at source, via a proprietary fresh cold press extraction method and without the use of heat or harsh chemicals. This process is specifically engineered to extract and maintain the bioactive components form insude the cells of the algae.

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SeaAction Seaweed Characteristics

Appearance

SeaAction Seaweed is light brown to green in colour and has a pleasant smelling odour, with a natural pH range of 4 - 6. These characteristics reflect the quality of the extract and the proprietary cold pressed extraction process.

Dark liquids which smell more like chemicals, have an unnaturally high pH, high concentration of potassium, high soluble solids and a black hue all of which indicate the use of alkaline extraction. This results in a product with an unnaturally high pH. consequently, these products will be lacking in some beneficial substances, such as vitamin B12 (a source of cobalt) which is sensitive to alkaline conditions.

Natural Nutrition

The low percentage of macronutrients in SeaAction Seaweed is deliberate. SeaAction Seaweed is formulated in its raw form, without additional nutritional supplementation. SeaAction stands on its own merits as a superior extract, allowing managers flexibility to control nutritional inputs and be confident in precisely what compounds are eliciting a visual effect.

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Phytohormones and Phytohormone Analogues	Component
Phytohormones, also known as plant growth substances, are chemicals produced in plants which; Regulate essential cell processes Perceive and communicate correct cell response to their microenvironment for; repair, immunity and homeostasis (stable optimal function) Determine formulation of leaves, stems, roots, fruits and flowers	Glycine betaine (Trimethylglycine)
	Cytokinin's
	Abscisic acid (ABA)
	Gibberellic acids

Biochemical Defence and Nutrition	Component
Polysaccharides Seaweed extracts contain high concentrations of long sugar chains referred to as polysaccharides. Ascophyllum nodosum containts a range of soluble polysaccharides only found in brown seaweed extratcs. These substances provide energy, chelate nutrients and plant a key role in plant defence. "The presence of polysaccharides indirectly active defence signalling pathways within the plant. This leads to the creation of antimicrobial plant proteins and enzymes that can stop pathogens getting a foothold." (Vera et al, 2011).	Alginates
	Fucoidans/fucans
	Laminarin
Other Bioactive Compounds As well as polysaccharides, seaweeds contain other compounds which benefit biochemical defence and nutrition	Amino acids
	Coblamine (Vitamin B12)
	Glycine betaine (Trimethylglycine)
	Iodine
	Kahydrin
	Mannitol

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SeaAction Why...

● Our exclusive fresh cold-press manufacturing process extracts the maximum quantity of bioactive compounds such as auxin and vitamin B12, without any degradation that normally results form heat or chemical extraction.
● Naturally low pH promotes easy tank mixing.
● Contains high levels of plant essential compounds such as iodine.
● Zero addded NPK, facilitating managers with maximum control of nutritional inputs.
● Sustainably and responsibly sourced.
● Produced without creating addtional waste by-products.

SeaAction How...

SeaAction Seaweed can be applied to turf grass and plants every 2 - 4 weeks throughout the year and particuarly during the spring and summer.
SeaAction Seaweed is best applied as a foliar treatment

Application Type	Applicator	Application Rate	Water Volume (L/ha)	Pack Coverage (m2)
Remedial Application	Boom Sprayer	20 L/ha	300-400	5000-2500
	Knapsack	2 ml/m2
Maintenance Application	Boom Sprayer	10 L/ha
	Knapsack	1 ml/m2

SeaAction When...

Apply SeaAction proactively before a period of high disease pressure to prime plant defence, whilst avoiding application when a pathogen is established to circumvent issues with stimulating disease.

Application Window
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec

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"Together these products perform well, and we are very happy with the results we get; the greens have a great sward health and vigour which lasts longer. In addition to the physical benefits to the turf, there are also a number of other advantages including; less hours spent applying the products as they can be applied all together, as reduction in nutrients applied annually and less room is taken up storing products, all this put together provides considerable cost-savings, and less wear on machinery."

Mike Cartwright
Highcliffe Castle Golf Course

Mike has been applying a combination of Green Solutions liquid fertilisers, HumiMax biostimulant and SeaAction Liquid Seaweed to his greens and tees.

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For further information on our SeaAction Liquid Seaweed, please contact a member of our technical sales team on 01952 897917, consult the SeaAction Liquid Seaweed literature or see our How To Guide: What is Seaweed Extract Best Used For?