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Compost heaps made with layers of seaweed and sand at Lahinch Golf Club in Co Clare, Eire
such as take-all patch and nematode discolouration that are inherent in a high sand content material because of the lack of a healthy microbial and bacterial population. Raw seaweed should only be used in situations where it can be dug directly into the soil. For example, it is fantastic with potatoes, giving a great flavour, and has the added advantage that the iodene content in the seaweed prevents diseases such as scab. The salt content is minimal so does not affect the flavour of any vegetables. If constructing a new lawn or sports surface, I always add granulated seaweed to the rootzone mix, as I have found it helps to provide a much healthier growing medium. On established lawns and sports surfaces, it is much more difficult to introduce the seaweed into the rootzone. This is where operations such as forking, hollow coring and, on larger areas, vertidraining will allow the granules to be spread and then worked into the holes. I have always found slitting, with a combination of chisel tines in the spring and summer, and six to eight inch (15-20cm) knifes in the autumn and winter, distributes the seaweed more evenly throughout the main root area, as well as being the most effective and least disruptive method of deep aeration. The fine ground seaweed meal should be used on surfaces, as granules can be picked up by the mowers and
also hold too much moisture near the surface. I have always found that the ideal time to apply the ground seaweed is in the spring, straight after scarifying, and followed with topdressing.
For the rest of the growing season, liquid seaweed is the best option, as it is an excellent foliar feed and can be combined with other nutrients as and when required. I certainly think this feeding regime is one of the main reasons why I have not had to apply fungicide on any of my golf courses or bowling greens for the past thirty years - with one exception caused by experimenting with a slow release fertiliser many years ago!
One seaweed product I have not mentioned is calcified seaweed which, when ground, is a very good product to use on acid or thatchy wet surfaces, as it raises the pH and helps to dry out the turf. Only, of course, if it is used as part of a structured maintenance plan designed to rectify the underlying reasons that caused the problem in the first place.
I hope this has given you a good understanding of the benefits that seaweed can provide. If you require any more information, or have any comments, please get in touch.
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