Seaweed or kelp is a very popular form of organic fertiliser or soil conditioner and can play an important role in your lawn care routine, particularly during the warmer months. In this blog, we introduce you to a great new kelp-based product called Lawn Kelper.
Lawn Kelper concentrate is a liquid nutrient package designed specifically for lawns to increase turf vigour, stimulate leaf growth, and to strengthen roots.
Nutrient rich to increase lawn health and leaf growth
These traits will kelp… your grass to become healthier and stronger which will make it more resilient to stresses and different climate conditions.
Kelp is a natural bio stimulant that enhances nutrient efficiency and encourages beneficial micro-organisms within the soil.
Your soil’s health plays a significant role in the success of your lawn. Incorporating soil conditioners like Kelp into your lawn care routine will go a long way to enriching your soil, which will allow your lawn to perform at its best.
Along with the main ingredient Kelp, Lawn Kelper includes a balanced ratio of macronutrients including Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium, with trace elements including iron, manganese, and fulvic acid.
8-2-8 + Kelp & Fulvic Acid
Nitrogen (N) 8%
Phosphorus (P) 2%
Potassium (K) 8%
Kelp 10%
Fulvic Acid 2%
Magnesium (Mg) .01%
Zinc (Zn) .05%
Iron (Fe) .28%
Copper (Cu) .04%
Boron (B) .07%
Manganese (Mn) .17%
Molybdenum (Mo) .02%
The fulvic acid component helps your grasses digestion, helping it better deliver nutrients between the soil and the plant, while iron will provide improved colour.
This composition makes it an ideal product to use on lawns all year-round.
Lawn Kelper concentrate requires mixing with water at the application rates advised on the side of the bottle.
It is best applied in the morning or afternoon and needs to be lightly watered in after application. You can mix in a knapsack, ready to use hose on bottle or using a watering can for application.
The 2.5L concentrate will cover up to 1,000m2 and you can apply at a higher rate if you require quicker uptake and response.
Attach hose-on bottle to hose and remove plastic plug from sprayer.
Turn on tap and ensure bottle is pointing towards intended spray area.
Gently pull up black tab and sprayer will immediately start spraying.
Apply evenly to lawn.
Avoid applying to footpaths, driveways, and other hard surfaces as staining can occur if not washed off immediately.
For specific information for your turf variety and climate, contact your local Lawn Solutions Australia turf supplier.