Discover the majestic marine algae that guides your plants into living their best life! Let's dive into the underwater world of kelp to learn the benefits it offers our houseplants, gardens, our planet, and us!
Plant hormones aka phyto-hormones
Kelp contains natural plant growth hormones, or phyto-hormones, that act as powerful biostimulants for plants. Unlike synthetic fertilizers formulated to force rapid top growth, biostimulants activate a plant's natural biology by stimulating root cell development and encouraging nutrient uptake.
When we add kelp to the soil it naturally stimulates microbes that slowly release nutrients to the root system when they need it most. This process promotes healthy root development, enhances growth, and bolsters resistance to stress and pathogens.
That is why kelp is a key ingredient in our plant care tonics!
Around 23 million years ago, ancient kelp forests began growing in the planet's shallow oceans. Fast forward to today and kelp now covers the vast majority of our world's marine coastlines making it one of the most precious, dynamic and productive ecosystems on earth!
Just like terrestrial forests full of trees, kelp forests often contain a variety of species that grow and coexist in harmony together. While this marine algae is often referred to as seaweed, the word "kelp" specifically indicates marine seaweed.
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Kelp benefits for humans and planet
Not only is kelp wonderfully beneficial for our houseplant and gardens, but it can be highly nourishing to our own bodies too.
Kelp is considered a 'superfood' for its wealth of health benefits. It's high in essential vitamins and minerals, is considered a natural probiotic that supports gut health and is high in antioxidants. Algin (extracted from kelp) is a natural emulsifying agent that can be found in everyday products like shampoo, toothpaste, facial creams, lotions, and even ice cream!
Kelp is also a regenerative natural resource that sequesters excess carbon and nitrogen from the atmosphere and creates a less acidic environment in the surrounding waters. With their extensive roots and expansive growth, kelp forests are precious sanctuaries for sea life, many of which are endangered. Kelp holdfasts are anchored to marine rocks which slow down currents providing ideal environments for more delicate sea life. Thank you kelp!
We realize we are a small company with big dreams of making our world a better place. We also believe that every bottle of concentrated plant care tonic steeped in thoughtful ingredients like kelp, is one tiny step closer to helping create that reality.
Thank you for your support!
wishing you an abundant growing season,
Karina and Team SE