We Experiment with Seaweed Fertilizer

[@PortarnockHoneyTV]

Beautiful shots

[@BuzzingIrishHomestead]

Thanks, it was a cold morning but worth getting to the beach early.

[@TopDawgSales]

Subscribed to get you monetized quicker. Keep up the great content. I’m on the same journey this year

[@BuzzingIrishHomestead]

Thanks. Hope you'll enjoy our relaxing homestead & beekeeping videos too!

[@nearbytry]

This has left me feeling inspired to do the same - wondering if you know how long seaweed takes to breakdown?

[@BuzzingIrishHomestead]

@nearbytry Hey, thanks for your comment! Seaweed can take up to 12 months to break down when layed out like this. Shredded seaweed can be twice as fast, or added to compost it can decompose in about 2 months. This was our second batch. The first batch was 3 weeks earlier and seems slow to break down, but it has been very cold. We will add it to the compost pile you see at the end of the video if it hasn't broken down when we go to plant. I definitely plan to do a follow up on how it breaks down. I'll also plant the same crop in this bed and one that hasn't had seaweed, for a comparison video. So please Subscribe for updates! Glad you were inspired. My favourite part of making this video was collecting the seaweed at Sunrise on the beach 😃

[@nearbytry]

Thanks so much for your lengthy reply, I look forward to seeing the comparisons! I'm going to do the same this week :) what a beautiful way to start the day, and feels so in tune with nature to do so. You've got a subscriber in me!

[@wicklowpatster]

Would you not need to wash the salt off first?

[@BuzzingIrishHomestead]

@@wicklowpatster For most gardening purposes, there's no need to wash the salt off seaweed, especially if you're using it in small amounts and it's already been rinsed by the tide. The salt content is typically low and breaks down naturally in the soil. However, if you're concerned about salt-sensitive plants or using a large amount of fresh seaweed, a quick rinse with water can help remove any excess salt. Thanks for watching!

[@wicklowpatster]

@BuzzingIreland thanks for the response and the video! Subbed. We're hoping to set up a small homestead this year in Wicklow or Wexford

[@BuzzingIrishHomestead]

​@wicklowpatster That's great, best of luck with it! We started two years ago when our field was just grass. It's a lot of work, but fun and rewarding.

[@wicklowpatster]

@@BuzzingIrishHomestead thanks! Considering keeping bees too but need to do a lot more research first, any advice on starting out?

[@BuzzingIrishHomestead]

​@wicklowpatster I'd definitely recommend joining your local Beekeeping Association. Most run beginner courses this time of year. KZbin is also great, and I recommend joining a group called Irish Beekeeping on Facebook.