Protect your Lawn From Summer HEAT & Stress my Secret Recipe STAY GREEN with Sea Kelp

See my easy step by step process for protecting your lawn from heat stress, drought and other issues this summer. This formula is a much less expensive but as effective as many commercially available products. Uses ingredients to help treat and nourish your lawn during stress and heat. Featuring Sprayers Plus 105ex
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[@SilverCymbal]

*Thank you for watching, please thumbs up and subscribe. The products used in my formula are all listed in the description* but here are some quick links: Kelp: amzn.to/2It5ZJT - Superthrive: amzn.to/2It654d - Humic Acid: amzn.to/3LpmsiV - Sprayer: amzn.to/2IslQIJ

[@CCCC-tq8yo]

Cool

[@thewhiterabbit9]

How often do you apply?

[@SilverCymbal]

I like to apply this monthly when daytime temps are 75 and above for most of the day

[@oscarevans3966]

Thank you. Can l use this mixture in addition to my fertilization?

[@sammygulley7204]

Can I mix this and place it in one of those bottles that you attach to a hose?

[@bw34uga]

Thank you! I can't believe how inexpensive this option is!👍

[@spiritual-bringyourbest209]

Several years ago, they featured something like this on This Old House, which they called a "Lawn Tea" using Kelp, coffee grinds and several other ingredients. This looks so much easier with similiar benefits. I really needed to apply this several weeks ago, but will certainly apply in the next two weeks before we hit the fall reseeding season.

[@johngonzales2211]

Great video and recipe. I've been using organic lawn and garden products for 16 years now, but hadn't seen this particular recipe before. I live in South Texas where we have brutally hot summers which can be tough on our St Augustine lawns. Thanks for posting links to these products as well. I ordered the humic acid and kelp. I'll definitely be using this recipe later this week. Thank you amigo and have a great week!

[@builtsubarusti7408]

My neighbors already think I'm crazy with my lawn. Can't wait for this one 🤣

[@jpfang3109]

Hahaha Too funny! I can totally relate. I could be on my knees crawling on my lawn trying to pick out little weeds. One even stopped to ask me what I was doing. 🤣

[@DR.ELEKTRIK]

I thought I was the only one obsessed with my lawn.

[@jpfang3109]

@@DR.ELEKTRIK lol now you know you are not! We could be neighbors... the “normal” people must think we are weird hahaha

[@kevinbrewster6834]

No brother you're normal just wait until mid July when there grass is stressing out & yours is deep blue green. Come outside with your favorite beverage ☕ & just look over your landscape & smile 😃

[@rhettthedog7757]

Just tried this for the first time. Looks like the lawn is already happier.

[@SilverCymbal]

Its great stuff, plants love it. Glad it helped!

[@lakecityransom]

6 months since your comment, how did it go longer term? Contemplating trying this.

[@rhettthedog7757]

@@lakecityransom I did this treatment 1 more time sheet this and it really retained a lot of water. I cut watering in half, but the mid-atlantic states got a lot of rain. So I'm not 100% sure. I did treat my new seed I planted and it grew very strong. I will do this again in late spring.

[@jimtalor7971]

I just want to thank you once again for the video.I started using it months ago and my lawn has never been so healthy and green even when we use to have a professional lawn care service. I did modify the formula at my own risk last month to accommodate my backyard garden as well. Instead of superthrive I substituted it for a product called AgroThrive. I waited for it to rain a day before then applied the formula. What I notice is I have to cut the grass every 5 days and increase yield to my garden. Even with this Texas heat, lawn and garden are not so stress out like before. It's TRUE a healthy root system is the key!

[@janim.5073]

What made you switch from superthrive?

[@rarityd]

Thank you for this video. It’s 4 yrs old video but this is my go to DIY fert mix formular every year going into summer. Thank you once again

[@RayN-bd1wh]

Just want to say excellent presentation video 📹 . Formula works last yr my lawn was burned-out toast now after 2 applications of your recipe its thriving no rain for 4 days still hanging strong.

[@kappakumplete]

I've added this to my irrigation and fertilization routine and my St. Augustine is still rocking in the middle of this crazy Texas heat. No lawn on my block looks like mine this year.

[@timberhills1778]

Very nice video, Im going to try this Thank You

[@matthewmartin2631]

Silver Cymbal, I'm an OG Superthrive user. LOVE Superthrive! As a tank mix companion like this, it really REALLY shines!!

[@SilverCymbal]

Coming from you with your experience this means a LOT! Thanks Matt I am glad to hear that you have had a great time with it too.

[@windycityrider]

Matt, if I'm applying T-Nex PGR, is it okay to apply this "cocktail" and combine / mix it in along with the T-Nex in the same sprayer to kill two birds with one stone?

[@88Petry]

If I spray this on my kid, will my kid grow up and move out faster?

[@djflakoelmonstruo9908]

jajajajajaja

[@fyi4174]

88Petry hilarious

[@daver2214]

They will grow up and move to the basement!

[@Steve-ob1on]

You'll never get rid of him, he'll just grow deeper roots.

[@rubenmorales5830]

Lol

[@rjon5624]

Definitely will start using this formula to save hundreds of dollars each year. Thank you Sir!

[@SilverCymbal]

Glad it helped. More videos coming with similar topics. Thanks for watching.

[@bluejay3945]

Curious if you have any updates on your spray results for the year. I sprayed every 2 weeks adding chelates iron every other spray. I used a finer spray to try to enhance foliar absorption. Must say the lawn looked its best ever this year Couldn’t find definite information whether humic is absorbed by foliage or only via soil drench In my opinion the humic really helped with iron uptake and the lawn greened up beautifully There’s such controversy out there about using any of this so I would love to know your opinion . I plan on doing it again in 2022. In addition to the reduced heat stress I saw a marked improvement in reduced soil compaction Mid Atlantic lawn with a TTTF restoration in progress Thank you for all your amazing content

[@charliejohnson5978]

It's nice to see a well thought out video and description. You put time into producing it and it shows. Thanks

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you so much for such a nice comment.

[@anthonyrodriguez2613]

Thx you this type of mixer ,save a lot money

[@jacquepf7442]

I have always enjoyed your vids and learned a great deal every time. Thank you!!

[@SilverCymbal]

Very kind of you, thank you for watching,

[@bigdaddy3927]

@@SilverCymbal I concur, thank you!!

[@JesseLewisACTOR]

Thanks for the advice duly noted and ordered!!!!

[@SilverCymbal]

You are so welcome! Thank you, it's great stuff

[@danielscott9137]

Just applied scotts starter spray fert with a half bottle of dish soap and a full bottle of superthrive and got some outstanding growth on a 2 month old new lawn. 🙌 ill give this a try next month, im a firm advocate for superthrive in sandy loam lawns. Never used humic acid though

[@timc4258]

Love your videos! As a fellow mass resident who always has a burnt lawn with poor irrigation, I'm hoping this does the trick. I will report back feedback later this summer.!

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you so much, please do. It's really some great stuff.

[@ronb493]

Any update?

[@rtbradford1]

Thanks for this great video! Should I water after applying the drought formula?

[@NorthlanderMN]

I just buy Milorganite and Lowes Sta-Green. They both have Iron for the dark green color. I use half the 5000 Sq ft Sta-Green. 2500 Sta-Green and one 2500 bag of Milorganite. It's stays drought tolerant here in Minnesota. August is our drought month when grass grows dormant. I do like this video but don't want to buy all that equipment. I do use fish meal for tomatoes. Looks so nice in Florida but I'm staying here in Liberal Lakes, Minnesota.

[@aquienpuedainteresar4188]

Great info. Thanks for sharing this recipe. I started using GS plant food products this year. Can really tell how good they are because I believe the heavy rains have washed all the applications I have throw down.

[@bluejay3945]

Another outstanding video. I believe you can treat your garden beds with the same results.

[@crumbsnatcher74]

the 4 gal mix you showed covers how many sq ft? For your typical 15k sq ft lot, how much would one need?

[@ZestyLemonBoi]

Brilliant!

[@nathangant7636]

For general spraying, I use a 12v automotive battery with a 12v utility pump, hooked up to a garden hose and nozzle. Pumping out of a standard 5 gal bucket. Also use soil probiotics with beneficial soil bacteria (Bacillus), i.e. B. subtilis, B. licheniformis, B. megaterium, B. mucilaginosus, B. laterosporus, photosynthetic bacteria, Actinomycetes, B. cereus, B.amyloliquefaciens, B. pumilus and mycorrhizal fungi (primarily Trichoderma). Soil bacteria are better as they are more resilient to adverse environmental changes. Organic fertilizer is added last.

[@bajidams]

Hi Silver, thanks for the video. I will like to know if I can add this solutions to already burnt lawn to fix it or this is just to protect the lawn before it get burnt. Will appreciate a reply. Thanks

[@heelzrule26]

I really enjoy your videos. Thank you. I needed to break your application rate down for my own yard size. Hopefully I did it right and it helps others. 8 fl. oz (1 cup) of sea kelp per 4 gallons for 2500-3000 sq ft in the video 4 fl. oz per 2 gallons for 1500 sq ft 2 fl. oz per 1 gallon for 750 sq ft so ~ .3 cups per gallon for 1000 sq ft = ~2.5 oz per gallon for 1000 sq ft = 5 Tablespoons per gallon for 1000 sq ft

[@cavaleir1]

What are yiy breaking down, 1, .5, .25 cup of what there are 3 things are up doing it for each part for the whole or what? thanks

[@heelzrule26]

@Die Hard Raider For the sea kelp portion, post updated, thanks

[@tomjones4318]

Great "solution"

[@jacksmith3189]

Good information Thanks

[@rickyhogan2749]

Thank you for this good and very helpful upload.

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you for the nice comment and for watching.

[@Gcpm11Fan21]

If I use a 2 gallon sprayer, will i need to cut in half each of the 3 ingredient amounts? ex: 1/2T superthrive, 1/2 C kelp and 12 ozs humic acid?

[@marksykes9728]

Thank you so much for all of your tips! I sprayed your formula on my lawn about 6 weeks ago, and after just two weeks, it looked amazing!! My lawn has never looked better! Thank you! Now the Texas summer heat is bearing down on us and my lawn is not being able to stand the heat. Despite watering, the lawn is not looking as good. How often should I/can I add your mix to my St. Augustine lawn?

[@SilverCymbal]

So glad it helped. I appreciate the feedback. Here in Mass we are having an extremely hot summer, very intense sun daily and little rain. I try to spray once per month in conditions like this for us, for you you may need to do it every three weeks. This is a very tough year and many neighbors lawns are very damaged, I have some spots and areas that are having a tough time but the mix is definitely helping. Hopefully temps drop a little for everyone, this is rough! Hope this helps.

[@marksykes9728]

@@SilverCymbal THANK YOU for getting back with me so quickly!! I will plan on adding it every three weeks. I have also noticed some areas where a few of the blades are yellowing, but not a ground level, about an inch from the ground. I noticed it about a week ago and its just in a few areas. Am I overwatering?

[@BecauseHYDE16]

I've recently stumbled across your videos and I can't stop watching everything that you have up. I have been working hard on a two-year-old backyard of grass and had soil tests done and Rutgers soil lab telling me which fertilizer and when to apply and it has come out great but we are subject to high heat in New Jersey and I want to use this secret recipe. the one question I have is I can mix this liquid formula and apply it containing humic acid but in a more recent video you have humic DG which is granular so should I put that down and then make my liquid mixture just sea kelp and superthrive and apply everything on the same day?

[@nelbryantumaliuan5971]

I live in the south and its HOT through out the summer. This is really great to my lawn (centipede). How often do you have to spray this stuffs?

[@NightSky777]

Excellent, I've noticed that just watering doesn't preserve my lawn. Thanks for the recipe and application options!

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you. This mix has given me some incredible results. I watered year after year and still had issues before using this. I am on a well so the water is pretty much unlimited and it still wasn't rough. Glad this was helpful.

[@Fdnymedic40]

@@SilverCymbal How often do you apply this solution on your lawn?

[@SilverCymbal]

@@Fdnymedic40 do it monthly when daytime temps average over 80, usually 2-3 times during he summer. Even if you do it less there is still benefit but this gave the best results while being affordable, Kelp: amzn.to/2It5ZJT - Superthrive: amzn.to/2It654d - Humic Acid: amzn.to/2WyMABa - Sprayer: amzn.to/2IslQIJ

[@TheChevelle24]

Thanks for all the info on your lawn. Can’t wait to try this to see how my lawn takes it. Trying the Tenacity for my weeds this week! Have a great summer!!

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you for the feedback and for trying these I think you will have great results. I try all the losing products and only put the ones that work in my videos. Thanks again

[@aaronthom168]

Thanks for the great content. I have been working at home for the first time in life. With the saved gas money, I have been able really up my lawn game. Your videos have been a great help. I have bought many of the products you feature and have had great results. I just received everything mentioned in this video (including the sprayer). My temps are just starting to warm up in the NW, so I am holding off for a couple more weeks. Ha even bought my own measuring cups to keep the peace with the Kitchen folks. Cheers

[@paulhavens4742]

I already apply humic acid in a granular form every two weeks so most likely if you do the same thing you can bypass the liquid method. I would also suggest adding six or more ounces of a quality surfactant to help break the water tension for better absorption by the leaves..

[@sal6830]

How long after applying can you water your lawn or mow the lawn? Also we're coming into the beginning of August is it too late to apply this? very nicely explained and very straightforward. Keep them coming this is about the 5 video that has helped me out. Hat off to you my friend

[@giankees450]

Thanks for the video, how many sq ft does 4 gallon cover?

[@larrykonstantellos9205]

Great video! How soon after applying should I water my lawn?

[@Aaron-zq3on]

Thank you for all the help. How often do you recommend applying this solution throughout the summer months ?

[@AlexBarnes516]

Damn. This is an awesome video

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you very much for the comment and your support.

[@franciscojaviergutierrez9821]

Thank you for the great video, one question: Can you also apply the same treatment to trees? I planted a row of 12 Leyland Cypress last fall and they seem to be doing fine; however, there are a couple of them that could use a boost to look as vigorous as the rest.

[@MRrwmac]

Thanks for the info and formula!! Have you done a video on when it’s a good idea to dethatch a small lawn? When and what’s the best but least harmful way to do it? If not, would you please? My NC tall fescue lawn hasn’t ever been dethatched and think it might be smothered. I plug aerate every fall before overseeding and put down pre emergent. Thank you!

[@CaptainQueue]

Sounds great. I live in a hot climate / southern state. Do you think this could be sprayed with a mild liquid fertilizer (8-1-8) at the same time? Or would I be better off alternating your Sea Kelp mix and the fert application, like a 2 week gap between each?

[@gmestre]

Is it best to water this in after? Or wait a few hours, or doesn't matter? This is an awesome video, thank you!

[@shawnmonaghan3295]

Thanks , just ordered. Will this be okay on flowers and veggies?

[@fredhaeger7089]

looks good gonna try it...

[@alangray5521]

Thanks for providing the informative videos! I bought all three ingredients & mixed up my first batch today for my reel low KBG! Already found the answer to my question in the comments (how often to apply)! Thanks again!

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you very much, it really saves you in the long run and plus you get to control when and what you apply which is nice too. Thanks again and best of luck with your lawn.

[@beeslandscaping]

Thanks for the video very helpful 👍🏻

[@1ronhall]

Another nice video and I thank you for your thoughts and efforts sharing with me. May I offer a suggestion: add chemicals to the water, then slightly mix/agitate. You will eliminate foam and chemical odor emissions. You can also add your solution into a hose end strayer for easy application too. Thank you again!!

[@ooopticnerveee]

These are great ideas, thanks for sharing!

[@njneer7511]

Ive made a similar concoction minus the super thrive. I will give it a try next. Do you think a surfactant would aid in this process? Thanks

[@adanarceo4636]

Hi silver cymbal. How much sq feet you can coverage with 4 gallons.? And how often put down this treatment in the lawn.Thanks in advance.

[@abansalify]

I tried the recipe and 4 gallons covered ~2400 sq ft for me. I made 5 gallons of the solution to cover my 3000 sq ft lawn.

[@adanarceo4636]

@@abansalify thanks for sharing.

[@CoeBooks]

I also used 4 gallons on about 2800 square feet

[@anthonyc9207]

What time in the season do u recommend to spray June maybe I'm on the east coast I'm saying June before the heat starts would u agree....thanks

[@GirLzLawn]

You can spray leading up to and through June. Just not when the ground is frozen.

[@kietngo3654]

Hi great video, I use a commerical lawn fertilizer service could I use this formula on top of that? And it wont hurt the lawn?

[@CRV1958]

can you spray this mix while seeding a patch area in summer temps?

[@generios3129]

Can I add this to my lawn if it's already stressing big time? Love you channel been watching since 4,000 subs

[@ianmackenzie686]

I asked a similar question just recently. Apparently nobody knows or cares to reply.

[@faviosoto1179]

How much sq footage do the 4 gallons cover?

[@michiganpainspecialists2701]

Thank you for the excellent video. You state that this is an inexpensive version of a commercial product. What is that product? I am eager to try this, and I am looking for a granular form for easy spreading. I am willing to pay a premium for easier spreading. Again, excellent video.

[@daguz6956]

Any suggestions for a lawn of Bermuda grass in the Phoenix area where the high temperature yesterday was 116 degrees?

[@trevormcmanis]

Beautiful Home and Lawn... When do we get to see your drums? Fellow Drummer(NJ)

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you very much - maybe very soon!

[@luisromero1208]

Thank you. I love your videos I watch them every other day. Question though what's the rate of application in gallons per 1,000 sq ft?

[@SilverCymbal]

When I mix 4 gallons I get about 3000-4000 sq ft depending on walking speed and tip size, under-applying is still ok and you get lots of benefit. Over-appyling really wont hurt so the formula is forgiving.

[@proxybox]

Hydretain works well. Comes in liquid or granular form. I also apply holganix. Price isn't too had since I only treat about 1800 sq ft of lawn. And they both dilute with water per instructions. But... I'm gonna try your formula next summer. Seems great

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you very much I will have to check that one out too. Thanks for the comment and for watching.

[@rogerallan4134]

Useful, I will have to calculate the US to UK gallons based on the US Ratio stated on the video. We have 8 pints to a gallon in the UK, our pints are bigger than US pints by 20.8 %. I remember that buying a Guinness on 5th Avenue in NY in 2002, 5 Dollars a US pint UK Pint was 21% more liquid and even in the south of England was about £2.50 a pint then ,the ER was 1.53 $ to the pound so UK Guinness was 3.83$ and English pint!!! US Beer expensive!! 👍

[@stevesfameni2093]

I like how your videos are not ALL about you but about the content which is very useful!! Thank you! BTW do you have a landscaping business?

[@SilverCymbal]

I really appreciate that. That is a very nice comment. No I don't I am just a homeowner like you and that wanted to have good results and NOT pay others or spend a lot of money. I have always helped people but KZbin lets me do it in a different way. I appreciate you watching my videos.

[@ianmackenzie686]

@@SilverCymbal I'm sure I speak for most of not all here when I say how appreciative I am of your generosity and willingness to share. It has rubbed off on me some. Thanks! Judging by your KZbin handle I take it you're a drummer? Bass player here. 🎶

[@SilverCymbal]

@@ianmackenzie686 That is very kind of you to say, thank you!

[@joshliesmaki8827]

What is your walk-behind sprayer? Nice video, mate.

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you very much - It's a Turfex 80SS

[@delighted8481]

Your lawn is beautiful! Can you apply with a Chapin 20 gallon hose end sprayer? Thank you!

[@gagouche22]

Thanks for a fantastic video. I am in FL, and it's been rainning every day for 2 weeks. There is 30+ probability of getting rain daily for the next 3 weeks with daily temperature above 90. Should I wait before applying this? If I were to apply it and get a ton of rain, can I apply it again a day later?

[@scottmiller2442]

Instead of diluting the mixuture to create 4 gallons, can I used a sprayer that mixes it when attached to a hose? If so, what setting should I use (gallons per minute)?

[@903boater]

I see lots of questions on when to apply and how much coverage per 4 gallons . Thank you , we're waiting

[@gambit3228]

Yup!

[@GirLzLawn]

Reading through other comments, the mixture covers 2800-3000 sqft and can be applied once monthly starting in June, although I, personally would start apps in May. Silver Cymbal said in another comment that he applies when temps are steadily 75.

[@ricwi11i]

1 gallon per ksft.

[@georgevalente4223]

I'm in Northeast Ohio. I purchased Sea Kelp. When should I apply it? April? May, June? July? Morning or evening? Before a rain or when no rain is expected?

[@dareckmaurice9435]

Quick Quest - Im in the middle of Killing all weeds (Tenacity, Surfactant, Dye etc) and my lawn is uneven - Im leveling the lawn next with Topsoil(no sand) - Do I at the same time - Apply My Perennial Rye Grass Blend - or wait and Level and Water lawn first - then apply my Perennial Rye Grass?

[@artmanjamin]

In the 90s here in Illinois, Can i apply iron in the morning or evening when temps are below 90s?

[@thefpvlife7785]

I don't liquid fert above 85. It'll vaporize.

[@GirLzLawn]

Iron might burn in these temps.

[@BillMetter]

Hi. I love all your videos. I just purchased the 3 ingredients and I have a couple of questions. Today is May 11, 2020, when should I put it down for the summer heat? Is it just one application or do you keep putting it down over the summer? And finally, do you have to water it in after applying. Thanks so much. Take care, be safe. Bill from Worcester Massachusetts

[@rdwolf11b]

Still no answer. 11 0038 Jul 22, just saw the video and was wondering the same thing. Thought, Oh I'm sure someone has the same question, and here it is, of course he decided not to answer, was quick to put a disclaimer though.

[@haunday2094]

I have a two gallon sprayer. Should I use half the amounts for the four gallon mixture?

[@bobziadie2988]

Hi, I recently purchased all the liquid products listed in the video. Wondering what the best spraying ratio is for the mix? 20:1 or something else? I bought a few of the Anderson's plastic hand sprayers and they spray at a 20:1 ratio. My backpack sprayer has been giving me problems so this is my backup plan. Thanks

[@ToneObsessed]

How often does one need to apply this? I'm in the midwest, with sometimes pretty brutal sun in summer. Also, at what time of year do you apply this?

[@SilverCymbal]

When temps start top go over 75-80 for most of the day I will apply this once a month. You can do it more often but this will give a good result and still keep costs under control.

[@chris2097]

Silver Cymbal , do you let this dry on the grass blades or water it in? The directions on my humic acid day to water it in after application, but I've read that sea kelp is best left on the blades...? Thanks, keep the great content coming!

[@brandonrumker1057]

Thanks for the great video. Did you consider using GSPlant Foods Root Ruckus Product? It contains both the Sea Kelp and Humic Acid. Might be a better option for those with a smaller yard who don’t want to spend as much on large product quantities.

[@naylak5718]

This is what I did.

[@GirLzLawn]

Great tip!

[@thereevesfamily5278]

Question on this - do you dilute the Root Ruckus product like the instructions say? And then use 3 cups of the diluted per 4000 sq feet?

[@cnewkirk7171]

So, i staryed doing this this year, after seeing the video in the summer, as it was burning out from the heat. I modified the amounts, put it in the small yard sprayer, and added a beer and a teaspoon of Dawn dish soap. I found other simular formulas and just combined the best ones. MAN, DOES MY YARD LOOK SO MUCH BETTER. I add this to my yards about every 3 weeks. Thank you, what an improvement. Its so much thicker and greener. Looking forwars to seeing how it handles weeks over 95°.

[@ooopticnerveee]

Do you still use this formula and recommend it?

[@droneworks6340]

I pre mixed this is a gallon milk jug and then use a hose sprayer on 1oz or the 1 1/2oz setting. Using on Centipede Grass in NW Florida.

[@superameric8]

Would there be any benefit to doing this more than once a month?

[@scootdawg7542]

Do you think adding a small amount of anti-foam to the mixture would be beneficial in reducing foam the foam up? I’m definitely going to give this a try! Great tip! 👍🏻😊

[@SilverCymbal]

I know, I always hate the foam. I try to keep my videos clean but what I usually end up doing is slowly adding the water and allowing the foam to just run over the sprayer and then cap it from there. I haven't ever used those anti-foaming agents and probably wouldn't both and just keep it easier for you. It settles down on its own too. Thanks again for the support and watching.

[@scootdawg7542]

Silver Cymbal You might give it a try sometime 🤷‍♂️. Just a tiny bit of it negates the foam instantly plus it sprays better and cleaner through the sprayer. A small bottle of it goes a looong way 😊

[@SilverCymbal]

I will have to check that out. Sounds like it could be an easy timesaver.

[@scootdawg7542]

Silver Cymbal Liquid Harvest No Foam. It’s on Amazon...duh! 😂 Love the stuff!

[@debiwilkins3907]

Couldn’t you just add your elements into the water and thus prevent all the foaming?

[@DieselMike]

I really like this concoction. Probably not worth it for me at this stage in the summer (NJ). But I am going to try this next year. I do have a question: I treat my lawn with granular products that contain Humates (Love Your Soil by Jonathan Green for example). In your opinion is Liquid Humic Acid better than Granular Humates?

[@joecampbell2529]

If I have lawn professionals fertilize should I still do this in addition to that? Thanks!

[@romanovskie3381]

Thank you for this review this is awesome. My only question is would it be a good idea to combine this formula with liquid iron and spray it all down together at once?? Thanks!

[@gwengreen5611]

Roman .D ...good question! I was wondering the same thing.

[@gary4738]

Me too!!!

[@garyshepard6757]

Thanks for the video! Just to be clear, are you adding ~ 3+ gal of water to your mixture to get the 4 gallons? The clear container you used to mix everything does not appear to hold 4 gallons.

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you very much for the nice comment. No add the concentrate to the sprayer and then top the sprayer off until you reach 4 gallons. Some have commented its better to add the water first and then the mix, if thats the case, just add about 3.75 gallons fist and the concentrate to reach 4 gallons. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching

[@loosecannon124]

@@SilverCymbal what's the application rate per thousand sq foot of yard? you mixed 4 gallons of final solution, but didn't indicate the amount of lawn area you covered with it.

[@SilverCymbal]

@@loosecannon124 Yes the mix in the container was added to the sprayer to then make 4 gallons of solution. With that much walk at a normal pace to get an even covering of the grass, you dont have to go super heavy. It will vary how much you can do but for me the 4 gallons covered about 4000 sq ft. You can't over apply this, and you can under apply and still get benefits so this is one of the few treatments you don't have to strss yourself over. The grass will love any of this and the kelp.

[@chieflouie2821]

@@SilverCymbal Have you tried spraying using dial hose end sprayer?

[@Jdeneik]

I notice some “beeding up” with the mixture. Should a surfactant be used?

[@lesw3803]

What is the final mix amount in the backpack sprayer? How much does that amount cover?

[@MrItalianfighter1]

How many square foot per gallon do you apply it?

[@SilverCymbal]

4 Gallonns is good for about 2500-3000sq ft

[@anthonycapuanojr6584]

Hey, great job !! Very good video. You should be commended for coming up with your own formula. However , im just a little fuzzy on the amount to use for my area.. My lawn is just under 1400 square ft...nice size for where i am, but alot smaller than what you're doing. Do i just mix up the 4 gallons and then spray the lawn till its all wet, or do i reduce the amount of the.additives..? I understand the amound of each are not exactly critical but my area is alot smaller . Im in the northeast and can hear my grass screaming already !! Love to try it. Again, well done !!

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you for the nice comment. For your sq footage. I would just cut everything in 1/2. Reduce each component in 1/2 which makes it easy. Add them to your sprayer and then fill it up to 2 gallons instead of 4. This should be enough for 1250-1500 sq feet. You can apply a little less or a little more, it will not harm the lawn. I found that my amounts give the best results without being wasteful so dont worry if you are off a bit. Hope this helps.

[@cdelvonp]

Hi Silver, just came across your video. I'm in Nashville and love my TTTF/KBG mix. This summer it was hit really hard with heat stress. Anyway Love this mix, I haven't put it down yet. Just got my ingredients in a couple days ago. Just have a question or two, can this be applied with a hose end sprayer and if not, are you watering it in immediately after application? I do use a backpack sprayer, however; I do like to use hose end at times for speed and to get product to the soil, unless it's foliar application. Your thoughts...

[@MaryOKC]

Thank you so much!!

[@AK-gl9oz]

Can I apply JUST the diluted kelp, without Humic Acid or Superthrive? I'm already applying granular humic acid to the soil on a regular basis but I see a huge advantage to getting a liquid kelp onto the grass itself. What are your thoughts SC? Keep up the great work. You're helping tons of DIY'ers just like me.

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you very much. Yes you can absolutely apply just the sea kelp and still gain all the kelp benefits. If you are applying humic others ways that is totally fine. Thanks for the nice words.

[@Nas_JO]

Is this application in addition to the fertilizer every 6 weeks? How long do you wait after fertilization to do this application?

[@AK-gl9oz]

@@Nas_JO I'm applying granular fertilizer, granular humic and biochar (HumiChar), and then spraying liquid kelp, all on a staggered cadence, usually every 4-6 weeks. I apply my granulars prior to watering or rainfall. I spray kelp at the end of a warm dry evening and don't water for an additional 24hrs. I would like to note though, that I have since learned and bought into the logic that liquid humic (and all other boosters for that matter) obsorb better and faster in liquid form. SC DOES have the best process, I just wasn't ALL IN on liquids until now. Probably going to finish out the granular product I have now and revert to SC's process he show's here. This is what made me a believer kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4mlgoSIbryJgKs

[@johnnyutah1053]

So this is kinda like a do it yourself version of the next products from green county fertilizer and others like it?

[@dailyDIYdude]

Wonder why he skipped over this VERY good question?? Hmmm

[@nicksdragon6929]

Very nice. Thank you.

[@baja1980s]

Great video, great recipe, I wonder how it compares to those other brands humic formulas like n-ext humic12 or simplegrow humic ? Obviously this is close to there products it seems but at a fraction of there cost