Norwegian Seaweed Meal – Organic Soil & Plant Conditioner

Enrich your garden naturally with Norwegian Seaweed Meal, a nutrient-rich soil and plant conditioner produced from the brown seaweed Ascophyllum nodosum, harvested from the cold North Atlantic waters off the coast of Norway.

The seaweed is dried and crushed to create a natural meal containing a broad spectrum of trace elements, amino acids and organic compounds. Unlike soluble seaweed concentrates, Norwegian Seaweed Meal is applied directly to pots and garden soil, where it can form part of an ongoing soil fertility and plant nutrition program.

Soil Solutions Norwegian Seaweed Meal is produced from seaweed harvested from the seabed rather than beach-collected material and is certified by NASAA as suitable for organic farming

What Is Norwegian Seaweed Meal?

Norwegian Seaweed Meal is made from Ascophyllum nodosum, a species of brown seaweed that grows naturally in the cool waters of the North Atlantic.

Following harvesting, the seaweed is dried and crushed rather than processed into a highly soluble extract.

This produces a whole seaweed meal that retains a diverse range of naturally occurring minerals and organic compounds and can be incorporated directly into soil and potting media.

It provides gardeners with a convenient way to add seaweed-derived material to the soil without first mixing a liquid treatment.

Naturally Rich in Trace Elements

Norwegian Seaweed Meal contains a diverse natural nutrient profile derived from the marine environment in which the seaweed grows.

According to the product specifications, it naturally contains:

• More than 50 trace elements
• 18 amino acids
• Proteins
• Polysaccharides
• Organic acids
• Naturally occurring vitamins and other seaweed compounds

Rather than functioning solely as a conventional NPK fertiliser, seaweed meal provides a broad range of naturally occurring compounds that can complement an overall soil fertility and plant nutrition program.

Benefits of Seaweed Meal for Soil & Plants

When incorporated into an appropriate garden and soil-management program, Norwegian Seaweed Meal can help:

• Add seaweed-derived organic material to soil
• Supply a broad spectrum of naturally occurring trace elements
• Support healthy plant growth
• Support root development
• Encourage healthy soil biological activity
• Provide organic compounds that support soil microorganisms
• Support plants during periods of environmental stress
• Support seed germination and establishment
• Complement other fertilisers and soil amendments

Results will vary according to soil conditions, plant variety, climate and the overall nutrition program.

Seaweed Meal for Healthy Soil Biology

Healthy soil contains a complex community of microorganisms involved in organic matter decomposition and nutrient cycling.

Adding organic materials to the soil provides resources that can support this biological activity.

Norwegian Seaweed Meal contains naturally occurring carbohydrates, polysaccharides and other organic compounds derived from Ascophyllum nodosum, making it a useful addition to biologically focused soil-management programs.

It can be used alongside compost, fertilisers and other appropriate soil amendments as part of a broader approach to improving and maintaining garden soil.

How to Use Norwegian Seaweed Meal in Pots

Norwegian Seaweed Meal can be added directly to the growing media around suitable potted plants.

General application rates are:

150mm diameter pot:
Approximately 1 tablespoon.

300mm diameter pot:
Approximately 2 tablespoons.

Distribute the seaweed meal appropriately through or across the growing medium and water after application.

Adjust application according to the size and requirements of the plant and always follow the product directions.

How to Use Seaweed Meal in Garden Beds

For garden applications, the general recommended rate is:

Approximately 2 cups per square metre

Spread the required amount evenly across the soil and lightly incorporate it where appropriate.

Water the treated area after application.

Norwegian Seaweed Meal can be incorporated into garden beds as part of soil preparation or an ongoing soil-conditioning and plant nutrition program.

Norwegian Seaweed Meal vs Soluble Seaweed Powder

Both products provide the benefits of seaweed-derived compounds, but they are designed for different types of application.

Norwegian Seaweed Meal

• Whole dried and crushed Ascophyllum nodosum
• Applied directly to soil and potting media
• Adds seaweed-derived organic material to the soil
• Gradual soil-based application
• Well suited to garden beds and pots

Soluble Seaweed Powder

• Concentrated water-soluble kelp product
• Mixed with water before application
• Suitable for foliar spraying
• Approximately 1g per litre general dilution rate
• Ideal where a highly concentrated soluble treatment is preferred

Gardeners may choose either product depending on the application, or incorporate different seaweed products into their plant-care program at different stages.

Harvested from Norwegian Waters

Soil Solutions Norwegian Seaweed Meal is produced from Ascophyllum nodosum harvested from the North Atlantic waters off Norway.

The product uses harvested seaweed rather than relying on beach-collected material, helping provide greater consistency in the raw material used to produce the meal.

After harvesting, the seaweed is dried and crushed into the finished meal ready for garden and soil application.

Suitable for Organic Farming

Soil Solutions Norwegian Seaweed Meal is certified by NASAA as suitable for organic farming.

For growers operating under a certified organic production system, always check the current certification status and requirements applicable to your particular operation before use.

Product Details

Product: Soil Solutions Norwegian Seaweed Meal
Seaweed Species: Ascophyllum nodosum
Product Type: Seaweed soil and plant conditioner
Form: Dried and crushed seaweed meal
Origin: Norway
Trace Elements: 50+ naturally occurring trace elements
Amino Acids: 18
Application: Pots, garden beds and soil
Organic Status: Certified by NASAA as suitable for organic farming

Always follow the product directions and recommended application rates.