Seaweed

Marijuana Horticulture

by Jorge Cervantes

Ingredients – Numerous elements including nutrients, bacteria, and hormones.

Controls – Suspended particles in seaweed impair, and even kill, insects and spider mites by causing lesions. The particles cut and penetrate the soft bodied pest insects and mites causing their body fluids to leak out.

Mixing – Dilute as per instructions for soil application.

Application – Spray on foliage, especially under leaves where mites live.

Persistence – Up to two weeks when spreader-sticker is used.

Forms – Powder and liquid.

Toxicity – Not toxic to mammals, birds, and fish. Nonselective, kills beneficials.

Safety – Wear a mask and gloves.