- Product Name: Seaweed Extract Flakes Fertilizer
- Category: Premium Organic Biostimulant & Plant Growth Promoter
- Form: Shiny black flakes, highly hygroscopic
1. Physical & Chemical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Shiny black flakes/powder |
| Odor | Strong characteristic marine/seaweed |
| pH (1% solution in distilled water) | 9.0 – 11.0 |
| Moisture Content | ≤ 6.0% |
| Particle Size | Flakes 2–8 mm; 98% passes 60 mesh when ground |
| Bulk Density | 0.60 – 0.75 g/cm³ |
| Solubility (cold water, 20 °C) | ≥ 99.5% within 30 minutes |
| Seaweed Extract Content | Minimum 20% w/w (dry basis, pure extract) |
| Organic Matter (dry basis) | ≥ 55% |
| Alginic Acid | ≥ 8.0% w/w |
| Total Nitrogen (N) | 1.2 – 3.0% w/w |
| Phosphorus (P₂O₅) | 0.8 – 2.5% w/w |
| Potassium (K₂O) | 18 – 22% w/w |
| Cytokinins (as kinetin equivalent) | 150 – 250 ppm |
| Auxins (as IAA equivalent) | 40 – 100 ppm |
| Gibberellins | 20 – 60 ppm |
| Betaines (glycine betaine) | ≥ 1000 ppm |
| Mannitol | ≥ 4.0% w/w |
| Total Free Amino Acids & Peptides | ≥ 8.0% w/w |
| Trace Elements (Fe, Zn, Mn, Cu, B, Mo) | Naturally chelated, total ≥ 2.0% w/w |
| Ca + Mg (naturally occurring) | 1.5 – 3.0% w/w |
| Heavy Metals (Pb, Cd, Hg, As) | < 1 ppm combined |
2. Key Active Components
- High-purity polysaccharides (alginates, fucoidan, laminarin)
- Full spectrum of natural plant hormones (auxins, cytokinins, gibberellins, brassinosteroids)
- 18+ free L-amino acids and bioactive peptides
- Osmoregulators and antioxidants (mannitol, betaines, polyphenols)
- Vitamins (B1, B2, B12, C, E) and vitamin precursors
- Natural organic chelating agents
3. Benefits & Mode of Action
This premium 20% seaweed extract provides exceptional biostimulant performance:
- Dramatically accelerates root initiation of lateral roots and root hairs, resulting in up to 30–50% increase in root biomass and superior nutrient and water uptake under normal and stress conditions.
- Strongly boosts chlorophyll concentration and net photosynthetic rate, leading to faster vegetative growth, higher carbohydrate reserves, and markedly improved plant vigor.
- Confers outstanding tolerance to multiple abiotic stresses (drought, salinity, heat, cold, frost, and high light intensity) by upregulating antioxidant enzymes, proline, and osmoprotectant synthesis.
- Induces earlier, more uniform flowering, significantly improves pollination efficiency and fruit set, reduces pre-harvest drop, and enhances fruit size, coloration, sugar content, flavor, and post-harvest shelf life.
- Stimulates rapid proliferation of beneficial rhizosphere microorganisms (PGPR, mycorrhizae), increases microbial biomass carbon, and promotes nutrient cycling.
- Acts as a powerful natural chelator, preventing micronutrient fixation in soil and improving translocation and utilization efficiency inside the plant.
4. Compatibility
Fully soluble and compatible with most NPK fertilizers, micronutrients, biopesticides, and plant protection products. Avoid direct mixing with strong calcium sources or products pH > 12 in concentrated form. Always perform a jar test prior to large-scale tank mixing.
5. Storage & Shelf Life
- Store in a cool, dry place (5–35 °C) away from direct sunlight
- Keep packaging tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption
- Shelf life: 48 months from manufacturing date under proper storage conditions
6. Packaging
- 500 g, 1 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg, 20 kg aluminum foil-lined kraft bags
- 25 kg multi-layer paper bags with PE inner liner
- 500 kg / 1000 kg big bags available for bulk orders
7. Safety & Handling
- Non-toxic, non-irritant, fully biodegradable
- Use dust mask and gloves when handling large quantities
- In case of eye contact, rinse immediately with plenty of water
- Not intended for human or animal consumption