7 Responses to 12.22.11 Seaweed mulch

1. lrong says:

   December 29, 2011 at 6:01 pm

   Would like to give seaweed mulching a try someday…
   Your raised beds look neat, unlike mine which is forever messy…
   Happy 2012!

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2. Liz says:

   December 29, 2011 at 9:52 pm

   What a fabulous location!!! Do you wash the mulch first or is the salt not an issue?

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   • leduesorelle says:

     January 3, 2012 at 6:27 pm

     Though some do, we don’t wash the seaweed before laying it down on the beds. The salt helps to keep the slugs away!

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3. My Urban Gardens says:

   December 30, 2011 at 2:16 am

   The seaweed looks really pretty. :) Does it work well?

   Lynn

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   • leduesorelle says:

     January 3, 2012 at 6:31 pm

     The seaweed made me think of this Dale Chihuly installation: http://www.chihuly.com/seaform-pavilion-description.aspx

     The seaweed provides trace minerals and nutrients, and helps to improve soil structure.

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4. Norma Chang says:

   January 3, 2012 at 3:53 pm

   I have a similar question as Liz, will the seaweed change the chemical makeup of you garden soil? Also do remove the seaweed before turning over your soil?

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   • leduesorelle says:

     January 3, 2012 at 6:40 pm

     We place a thick layer of seaweed on the beds in preparation for winter; it helps to protect the soil while also adding nutrients. It breaks down over the winter, then gets turned back into the soil. The only thing to avoid is seaweed that is sandy — it’s heavy to work with, and might change the texture of your soil.

     Thanks for all the great questions, here’s a link with more information:
     http://eartheasy.com/blog/2010/09/how-to-use-seaweed-to-mulch-your-garden/

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