What the FoxFarm Kelp Me Kelp You Label Says
Kelp Me Kelp You is the seaweed product in FoxFarm's Bush Doctor line of organic supplements. The guaranteed analysis is 0.50% nitrogen and 0.50% soluble potash, with no phosphate. The label also guarantees 0.20% copper and 0.30% zinc, which most kelp products do not list at all. Those come from the derived-from list: kelp meal, kelp extract, potassium hydroxide as an extractant, copper sulfate, zinc sulfate and soy protein hydrolysate. FoxFarm names the seaweed as Ascophyllum nodosum. The product is OMRI Listed and a registered CDFA Organic Input Material. That matters to growers running a certified or strictly organic garden. FoxFarm pitches it for fruits, vegetables, flowers and container plants as well as indoor gardens. It is sold in pint, quart and gallon sizes. The gallon is the size to keep on hand when several beds or a full room get it on schedule. Shake the jug before measuring.
Feeding a Liquid Kelp Through the Vegetative Stage
The label rate is 1–2 teaspoons (5–10 mL) per gallon of fresh water, for soil and hydro alike. In the ground or in containers, drench the soil thoroughly and repeat every other week. FoxFarm says to keep going through the vegetative cycle and stop at the first sign of bud development. In a hydroponic reservoir, mix at the same rate and flush the system every two weeks. It pairs with the rest of the FoxFarm line, and the label allows any other nutrient program too. Many growers also mist it on leaves during veg, but foliar kelp should end once flowers start. At the label rate, this jug treats roughly 380 to 760 gallons of water. The nitrogen and potash are small, so it will not change the balance of a base feed. The copper and zinc are the part to watch if you already run a micronutrient supplement. Stacking several products with the same trace elements is where problems start. Keep the cap tight and store the jug away from heat and freezing.
Key Features
- 0.5-0-0.5 With Cu and Zn: Light nitrogen and potash plus guaranteed copper and zinc.
- Kelp Meal and Kelp Extract: Ascophyllum nodosum seaweed with soy protein hydrolysate.
- OMRI Listed, CDFA Registered: Approved for organic production and registered as a CDFA Organic Input Material.
- Every Other Week in Veg: A simple schedule that ends at the first sign of flowering.
- Soil or Hydro: The same 1–2 teaspoon rate works for soil drenches and reservoirs.
- Bush Doctor Line: Built to run alongside FoxFarm fertilizers or any other program.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Nitrogen (N) | 0.50% |
| Available Phosphate (P2O5) | 0% |
| Soluble Potash (K2O) | 0.50% |
| Copper (Cu) | 0.20% |
| Zinc (Zn) | 0.30% |
| Derived From | Kelp meal, kelp extract, potassium hydroxide (extractant), copper sulfate, zinc sulfate, soy protein hydrolysate |
| Rate | 1–2 tsp (5–10 mL) per gallon |
| Schedule | Every other week in veg, stop at first sign of bud development; hydro systems flushed every two weeks |
| Certifications | OMRI Listed; CDFA Organic Input Material |
| Size | 1 gallon |