{"title":"Trace elements","description":"\u003cp\u003eSingle trace elements, chelated blends, rock dusts and kelps. Small amounts, measured, after a test.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kelp-meal","title":"Acadian Kelp Meal","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAcadian Kelp Meal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-lede\"\u003eAcadian Kelp Meal is dried, milled Ascophyllum nodosum seaweed. It is a biostimulant for soil mixes, pots and garden beds, not a fertiliser: a top dress brings only a small share of the nitrogen and potassium a crop uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: amendment, biostimulant (dried seaweed meal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplier certificate on file: OMRI listing. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/organic-certificates#kelp-meal\"\u003eSee the certificate and its dates\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis: N 0.80%, P\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub\u003e5\u003c\/sub\u003e 0.23% (P 0.10%), K\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO 1.81% (K 1.50%), S 2.00%, Na 3.50% (supplier specification)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse for: soil mixes, top dressing, garden beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRate: 125 g per square metre as a top dress; up to 190 g per 50 L of mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAscophyllum nodosum is a brown seaweed of the North Atlantic coasts. Acadian Kelp Meal is the whole plant, dried and milled. Like other brown seaweeds it carries alginic acid, the gel forming compound of the cell walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKelp is a biostimulant: its compounds act on the plant's own growth hormones and help it ride out stress. Most of the trials behind that used liquid extracts rather than meal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKelp meal is about one percent nitrogen. At 125 g per square metre it brings about 1 g of nitrogen and 1.9 g of potassium. A tomato crop takes up about 19 g of nitrogen and 23 g of potassium per square metre. Feed the crop first, then add kelp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts trace elements arrive in milligrams: at 125 g per square metre, about 11 mg of boron and 2.5 mg of zinc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnalysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical analysis (supplier specification), % by weight:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrogen (N): 0.80%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhosphorus as P\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub\u003e5\u003c\/sub\u003e: 0.23% (0.10% elemental P)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotassium as K\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO: 1.81% (1.50% elemental K)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSulphur (S): 2.00%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalcium (Ca): 1.20%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnesium (Mg): 0.70%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSodium (Na): 3.50%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIron (Fe): 0.01%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper (Cu): 2.0 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManganese (Mn): 20.0 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZinc (Zn): 20.0 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoron (B): 90.0 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCobalt (Co): 0.0 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMolybdenum (Mo): 0.0 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelenium (Se): 1.0 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIodine (I): 300.0 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil mix: up to 190 g (2 cups) per 50 L of mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeds: up to 560 g (6 cups) per square metre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop dress: 125 g per square metre of soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures: 3\/4 cup is about 70 g; 4 kg is about 44 cups or 10 L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKelp meal is not a nitrogen source. Do not rely on it to feed a crop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLearn more in fifteen seconds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-68-kelp-is-not-fertiliser\"\u003eKelp is not fertiliser\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-77-every-amendment-brings-passengers\"\u003eEvery amendment brings passengers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandling and storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear a mask to avoid inhaling particles and open in a well ventilated area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear gloves and eye protection, and wash hands after use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce opened, keep sealed and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Seacliff Organics","offers":[{"title":"500g","offer_id":39264942489623,"sku":"SCOKELP0500G","price":22.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25kg","offer_id":32585657876585,"sku":"SCOKELPMEAL","price":385.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5kg","offer_id":44241293541399,"sku":null,"price":49.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9104\/0361\/files\/SeacliffMockBags-KelpPowder1WM.jpg?v=1747707987"},{"product_id":"tri-kelp","title":"Tri-Kelp (ACC Organic)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTri-Kelp (ACC Organic)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-lede\"\u003eTri-Kelp is a freeze dried, fully water soluble kelp powder blended from three seaweeds: Laminaria, Sargassum and Ascophyllum nodosum. A soluble seaweed extract for foliar sprays, fertigation, cutting dips and the watering can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: the latest batch is more grainy than the earlier powder. All other information is unchanged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: biostimulant, soluble seaweed extract powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic input status: ACO registered farm input 456AI (NTS). \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/organic-certificates#tri-kelp\"\u003eSee the details and dates\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis: NPK = 0.9 - 0 - 18.1 (N, P\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub\u003e5\u003c\/sub\u003e, K\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO); elemental 0.89 - 0 - 15.03; alginic acid 18%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse for: foliar sprays, fertigation, rooting and seedling dips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRate: 10 g (about 1 tablespoon) per 10 L of water as a foliar; 1 teaspoon per 9 L watering can in the home garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: ACC Organic (as stated in the product name)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTri-Kelp blends three kelp species, Laminaria, Sargassum and Ascophyllum nodosum, freeze dried into a 100% water soluble powder. Because it dissolves fully it suits sprayers, drip lines and watering cans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKelp is a biostimulant: its compounds act on the plant's own growth hormones and help it ride out stress. Most of the trials behind that used soluble extracts like this one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is not a fertiliser at these rates. A 10 g dose brings about 1.5 g of potassium and under 0.1 g of nitrogen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowers use it as a foliar through vegetative growth and before flowering, and as a dip for cuttings and seedlings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnalysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplier typical analysis:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNPK = 0.9 - 0 - 18.1 (N, P\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub\u003e5\u003c\/sub\u003e, K\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO); elemental 0.89 - 0 - 15.03\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrogen (N): 0.89%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhosphorus (P): 0.00%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotassium as K\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO: 18.11% (15.03% elemental K)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSulphur (S): 1.05%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalcium (Ca): 0.45%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnesium (Mg): 0.17%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIron (Fe): 1.07%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlginic acid: 18%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilicon (Si): 445 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManganese (Mn): 92 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZinc (Zn): 48 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoron (B): 46 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper (Cu): 34 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCobalt (Co): 8 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMolybdenum (Mo): 5 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 g is about 1 tablespoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliar spray, vegetables: 10 g per 10 L of water, up to 750 g per hectare equivalent, every 1 to 2 weeks or as required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliar spray, orchards and vineyards: 10 g per 10 L of water, up to 1 kg per hectare equivalent, just before flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliar spray, ornamentals, natives and turf: 10 g per 10 L of water, up to 750 g per hectare equivalent, as required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliar spray, broadacre crops: 100 to 200 g per hectare in 60 to 100 L of water, depending on canopy closure, as required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliar spray, pasture: 100 to 200 g per hectare in 60 to 100 L of water, as required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFertigation, vegetables: 1 kg per hectare, every 1 to 2 weeks or as required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFertigation, orchards and vineyards: 1 kg per hectare, just before flowering or as required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFertigation, ornamentals, natives and turf: 1 kg per hectare, as required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRooting powder: dip cuttings in a 1:1000 solution (1 g per litre, about 1\/3 teaspoon).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeedling treatment: dip seedlings in a 1:1000 solution (1 g per litre, about 1\/3 teaspoon), or fertigate straight after planting at 1 kg per hectare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome garden: add 1 teaspoon to a 9 L watering can and water in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLearn more in fifteen seconds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-68-kelp-is-not-fertiliser\"\u003eKelp is not fertiliser\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-31-foliar-feeding\"\u003eFoliars: fast fixes, then the soil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandling and storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear a mask to avoid inhaling particles and open in a well ventilated area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear gloves and eye protection, and wash hands after use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce opened, keep sealed and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Seacliff Organics","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":40050942410775,"sku":"SCOTRIK50G","price":9.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":32618574479465,"sku":"SCOTRIK500G","price":41.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":32618574545001,"sku":"SCOTRIK02KG","price":84.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20kg","offer_id":32618574577769,"sku":"SCOTRIK20KG","price":1580.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9104\/0361\/files\/SeacliffMockBags-Tri-Kelp1WM_1801c2ef-682d-4ef4-aca3-6bf94afa0b54.jpg?v=1747707951"},{"product_id":"cobalt-sulphate","title":"Cobalt Sulphate (10 percent)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCobalt Sulphate (10 percent)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-lede\"\u003eCobalt Sulphate is a soluble cobalt salt, 10% cobalt, used in very small amounts where a soil test or prescription calls for cobalt. It suits advanced growers and certified organic growers working to a soil prescription.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: trace element salt (soluble powder)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplier certificate on file: BioGro licence 297. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/organic-certificates#cobalt-sulphate\"\u003eSee the certificate and its dates\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis: cobalt 10%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse for: cobalt top-ups from a soil test, mainly for legumes and grazed pasture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRate: apply from a soil test; dissolve in water and spray for even distribution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCobalt sulphate is a water soluble cobalt salt. The product supplies 10% cobalt and dissolves in water for spraying or irrigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCobalt is needed by the rhizobia bacteria that fix nitrogen in legume root nodules, so legumes and clover based pasture are where a cobalt response is most likely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCobalt is essential for grazing animals (it is the core of vitamin B12), and in New Zealand cobalt is usually applied to pasture for stock health rather than for the plants themselves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCobalt is not an essential nutrient for most plants, so it is not a general garden input.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnalysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCobalt (Co) 10%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDissolve in water and spray for even distribution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil and pasture: about 700 g per hectare (70 g of cobalt) every one to two years, applied evenly and watered in. Cobalt is a legume and stock health trace element rather than a foliar feed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCobalt is needed in minute amounts and does not leach away: apply from a soil test and do not exceed the rate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLearn more in fifteen seconds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-15-cover-crops-nitrogen-bank\"\u003eCover crops are a nitrogen bank\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-12-more-is-not-better\"\u003eMore isn't better\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandling and storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear a mask to avoid inhaling particles and open in a well ventilated area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear gloves and eye protection, and wash hands after use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce opened, keep sealed and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Seacliff Organics","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":39320717656087,"sku":"SCOCOBAL100","price":19.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":39320717688855,"sku":"SCOCOBAL250","price":39.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":39320717721623,"sku":"SCOCOBAL500","price":69.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9104\/0361\/files\/SeacliffMockBags-CobaltSulphate1WM.jpg?v=1747707910"},{"product_id":"copper-sulphate","title":"Copper Sulphate","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCopper Sulphate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-lede\"\u003eCopper Sulphate is a soluble copper salt, 25% copper and 12.5% sulphur, used in very small amounts to correct copper deficiency from a soil test. It suits advanced growers and certified organic growers working to a soil prescription.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: trace element salt (soluble crystals)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplier certificate on file: BioGro licence 297. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/organic-certificates#copper-sulphate\"\u003eSee the certificate and its dates\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis: copper 25%, sulphur 12.5% (copper sulphate pentahydrate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse for: correcting copper deficiency shown by a soil or leaf test\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRate: apply from a soil test; dissolve in water and spray for even distribution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopper sulphate pentahydrate (bluestone) is a water soluble copper salt that also supplies sulphur as sulphate. It dissolves in water for spraying or irrigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper is used for lignin synthesis, which stiffens cell walls, and for pollen formation, disease resistance and several enzymes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeficiency shows as dying shoot tips, weak stems and poor seed set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe sulphate half supplies sulphur, which plants use for proteins, oils and flavour compounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnalysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper (Cu) 25%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSulphur (S) 12.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: copper sulphate pentahydrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDissolve in water and spray for even distribution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliar: 50 to 100 g per 100 L of water (0.05 to 0.1%), one or two early sprays. Test a few leaves first and spray in the cool of the day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: apply the rate your soil test or prescription calls for, watered in evenly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper has a narrow margin between enough and too much and builds up in soil: apply from a soil or leaf test and do not exceed the rate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLearn more in fifteen seconds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-51-copper\"\u003eCopper: what it does\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-86-mulders-chart-what-blocks-what\"\u003eMulder's chart: what blocks what\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandling and storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear a mask to avoid inhaling particles and open in a well ventilated area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear gloves and eye protection, and wash hands after use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce opened, keep sealed and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Seacliff Organics","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":39320723161111,"sku":"SCOCOPSUL100","price":9.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":39320723193879,"sku":"SCOCOPSUL250","price":19.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":39320723226647,"sku":"SCOCOPSUL500","price":34.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9104\/0361\/files\/SeacliffMockBags-CopperSulphate1WM.jpg?v=1747707909"},{"product_id":"boron","title":"OrganiBOR","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOrganiBOR\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-lede\"\u003eOrganiBOR is a slow release boron fertiliser, 10 percent boron by weight, in which the boron is bound to calcium and magnesium rather than sodium. It suits growers who want a soil applied boron source that releases over the season, and it is certified for use in organic gardening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: trace element amendment (granular, not water soluble)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplier certificate on file: BioGro licence 5327. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/organic-certificates#boron\"\u003eSee the certificate and its dates\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis: boron 10 percent by weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse for: slow release boron for soils that test low in boron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRate: apply from a soil test\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: certified for use in organic gardening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganiBOR is a natural calcium magnesium borate mineral. Unlike borax, which is a soluble sodium salt, its boron is bound to calcium and magnesium and it is not water soluble, so it is applied to the soil rather than sprayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoron is needed for cell wall formation, pollen viability and seed and fruit set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBecause it is not water soluble it releases boron slowly. The supplier states this makes the boron more stable, less likely to leach and less likely to burn plants than a soluble salt, and that it releases at a rate close to plant uptake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is low in sodium, so it does not add the sodium load that borax does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnalysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoron (B) 10 percent by weight, not water soluble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt does not dissolve, so it is not suitable for foliar sprays or irrigation lines; use \u003ca href=\"\/products\/borax\"\u003eborax\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/biomin-boron\"\u003eBiomin Boron\u003c\/a\u003e for those.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoron has a narrow margin between enough and too much: apply from a soil or leaf test and do not exceed the rate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLearn more in fifteen seconds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-52-boron\"\u003eBoron: what it does\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-10-blocking-minerals\"\u003eWhat's blocking your minerals\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandling and storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear a mask to avoid inhaling particles and open in a well ventilated area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear gloves and eye protection, and wash hands after use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce opened, keep sealed and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Seacliff Organics","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":39320673058839,"sku":"SCOORBOR100","price":9.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":39320673091607,"sku":"SCOORBOR250","price":15.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":39320673124375,"sku":"SCOORBOR500","price":24.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9104\/0361\/files\/SeacliffMockBags-OrganiBOR1WM.jpg?v=1747707907"},{"product_id":"manganese-sulphate","title":"Manganese Sulphate (%32)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eManganese Sulphate (32% Mn)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-lede\"\u003eManganese Sulphate is a soluble manganese salt, 32% manganese and 19% sulphur, used in small amounts to correct manganese deficiency through the soil or as a foliar spray. It suits advanced growers and certified organic growers working to a soil prescription.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: trace element salt (soluble powder)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplier certificate on file: BioGro licence 297. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/organic-certificates#manganese-sulphate\"\u003eSee the certificate and its dates\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis: manganese 32%, sulphur 19% (manganese sulphate monohydrate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse for: correcting manganese deficiency, including in peat soils, by soil or foliar application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRate: apply from a soil test; dissolve in water and spray for even distribution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePure Manganese Sulphate is manganese sulphate monohydrate, a water soluble salt that supplies manganese and sulphur as sulphate. It is a readily available manganese amendment that can be applied through foliar or soil applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManganese is used in photosynthesis, where it splits water, and in several enzyme systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeficiency shows as speckled or mottled young leaves. Growers use manganese sulphate to correct deficiencies in peat soils, where manganese is often short.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManganese becomes less available as soil pH rises, so deficiency is common on alkaline and heavily limed soils; a foliar spray gets around the soil in those cases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe sulphate half supplies sulphur, which plants use for proteins, oils and flavour compounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnalysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManganese (Mn) 32%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSulphur (S) 19%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: manganese sulphate monohydrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDissolve in water and spray for even distribution, or apply to the soil through irrigation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliar: 100 to 500 g per 100 L of water (0.1 to 0.5%), one or two early sprays or one to the spring flush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: apply the rate your soil test or prescription calls for, watered in evenly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManganese has a narrow margin between enough and too much, especially on acid soils: apply from a soil or leaf test and do not exceed the rate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLearn more in fifteen seconds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-49-manganese\"\u003eManganese: what it does\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-30-soil-ph-water-ph\"\u003eSoil pH, water pH: how to move it\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-10-blocking-minerals\"\u003eWhat's blocking your minerals\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandling and storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear a mask to avoid inhaling particles and open in a well ventilated area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear gloves and eye protection, and wash hands after use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce opened, keep sealed and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Seacliff Organics","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":39389025239063,"sku":"MANGA50g","price":9.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g","offer_id":39389025271831,"sku":"MANGA100g","price":18.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":39389025304599,"sku":"MANGA250g","price":34.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"500g","offer_id":39389025337367,"sku":"MANGA500g","price":59.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9104\/0361\/files\/SeacliffMockBags-ManganeseSulfate1WM.jpg?v=1747707905"},{"product_id":"selenium-1","title":"Selenium 1%","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSelenium 1%\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-lede\"\u003eSelenium 1% is a low strength selenium fertiliser used in very small amounts where a soil or herbage test calls for selenium. It suits advanced growers and certified organic growers working to a soil prescription.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: trace element salt (soluble powder)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplier certificate on file: BioGro licence 297. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/organic-certificates#selenium-1\"\u003eSee the certificate and its dates\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis: selenium 1%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse for: lifting selenium in pasture and food crops where a test shows it is low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRate: apply from a soil test; dissolve in water and spray for even distribution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelenium 1% is a selenium salt diluted on a carrier to 1% selenium, so that very small field rates can be measured and spread evenly. It dissolves in water for spraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelenium is essential for animals and people but is not an essential nutrient for plants. In New Zealand it is applied to pasture and crops mainly to lift the selenium in the feed and food they produce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlants take up selenium and can show responses to it, but the evidence for a benefit to the plant itself is mixed, so treat it as a stock and food quality input rather than a plant food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelenium interacts with the uptake of some other trace elements, molybdenum among them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnalysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelenium (Se) 1%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDissolve in water and spray for even distribution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil and pasture: 1 kg per hectare per year (10 g of selenium), applied evenly and watered in. Selenium is a stock health trace element applied through pasture rather than a foliar feed for food crops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelenium has a very narrow margin between enough and toxic, for plants and for stock: apply from a soil or herbage test and do not exceed the rate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLearn more in fifteen seconds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-12-more-is-not-better\"\u003eMore isn't better\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-40-soil-sampling\"\u003eSample your soil like the lab expects\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandling and storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear a mask to avoid inhaling particles and open in a well ventilated area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear gloves and eye protection, and wash hands after use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce opened, keep sealed and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Seacliff Organics","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":39389026189335,"sku":"SELEN50g","price":9.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g","offer_id":39389026222103,"sku":"SELEN100g","price":18.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":39389026254871,"sku":"SELEN250g","price":34.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":39389026287639,"sku":"SELEN500g","price":59.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9104\/0361\/files\/SeacliffMockBags-Selenium1_1WM.jpg?v=1747707901"},{"product_id":"zinc-sulphate","title":"Zinc Sulphate","description":"\u003ch2\u003eZinc Sulphate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-lede\"\u003eZinc Sulphate is a soluble zinc salt, 23% zinc and 11% sulphur, used in small amounts to correct zinc deficiency from a soil test. It suits advanced growers and certified organic growers working to a soil prescription.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: trace element salt (soluble powder)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplier certificate on file: BioGro licence 297. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/organic-certificates#zinc-sulphate\"\u003eSee the certificate and its dates\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis: zinc 23%, sulphur 11% (zinc sulphate monohydrate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse for: correcting zinc deficiency shown by a soil or leaf test\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRate: apply from a soil test; dissolve in water and spray for even distribution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZinc sulphate monohydrate is a water soluble zinc salt that also supplies sulphur as sulphate. It dissolves in water for spraying or irrigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZinc is needed to make auxin, the growth hormone, and is a cofactor for many enzymes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeficiency shows as small leaves, short internodes and bunched shoot tips. High soil phosphorus is the usual cause.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA foliar spray is the fastest way to correct a zinc deficiency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe sulphate half supplies sulphur, which plants use for proteins, oils and flavour compounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnalysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZinc (Zn) 23%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSulphur (S) 11%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: zinc sulphate monohydrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDissolve in water and spray for even distribution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliar: 100 to 250 g per 100 L of water (0.1 to 0.25%), two sprays after emergence or transplanting, or one spray to the spring flush on tree crops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: apply the rate your soil test or prescription calls for, watered in evenly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZinc has a narrow margin between enough and too much: apply from a soil or leaf test and do not exceed the rate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLearn more in fifteen seconds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-50-zinc\"\u003eZinc: what it does\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-86-mulders-chart-what-blocks-what\"\u003eMulder's chart: what blocks what\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandling and storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear a mask to avoid inhaling particles and open in a well ventilated area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear gloves and eye protection, and wash hands after use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce opened, keep sealed and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Seacliff Organics","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":39320726011927,"sku":"SCOZINC100","price":9.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":39320726044695,"sku":"SCOZINC250","price":19.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":39320726077463,"sku":"SCOZINC500","price":34.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9104\/0361\/files\/SeacliffMockBags-ZincSulphate1WM.jpg?v=1747707899"},{"product_id":"ultra-paramagnetic-andesite-rock","title":"Ultra Paramagnetic Andesite Rock","description":"\u003ch2\u003eUltra Paramagnetic Andesite Rock\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-lede\"\u003eUltra Paramagnetic Andesite Rock is a crushed andesite rock dust, a volcanic mineral amendment used as a slow reserve of calcium, potassium, magnesium, silicon and iron in living soil mixes, compost and garden beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: amendment (rock dust, mineral reserve)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis: silicon 27.2%, calcium 5.76%, iron 4.69%, potassium 1.34%, magnesium 1.11%, phosphorus 0.151%; full list below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse for: a long term mineral reserve in soil mixes, compost and beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRate: 15 kg (8.25 L) per cubic metre of soil mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack: bulk 500 kg and 1000 kg by quote\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAndesite is a grey to black volcanic rock with between about 52 and 63 weight percent silica (SiO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e). Ours is crushed to a dust and sold by weight. 1 kg of andesite is about 2 and a third cups. The analysis below is the supplier's typical rock analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBulk is available in 500 kg and 1000 kg quantities. Email store@seaclifforganics.nz for a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolds calcium, potassium, magnesium, silicon and iron as silicate minerals. They weather out over years, not weeks, so rock dust is a long term reserve rather than this season's feed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease depends on particle size, soil pH, biology and temperature. Fine dust in an active, slightly acid soil releases fastest; a cool soil near pH 7 is the slow end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is not a lime. Correct pH with Superfine AgLime. If silicon is the goal, Calsil Boost (wollastonite) releases it far faster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrials in temperate soils are mixed. Use it on purpose: pick the rock for what it carries, dose it by the maths, then measure what changed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnalysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRock analysis, % by weight (elemental), supplier typical\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnesium (Mg) 1.11%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalcium (Ca) 5.76%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhosphorus (P) 0.151% (P\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub\u003e5\u003c\/sub\u003e 0.35%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotassium (K) 1.34% (K\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO 1.61%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilicon (Si) 27.2%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIron (Fe) 4.69%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSodium (Na) 2.66%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSulphur (S) 0.037%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZinc (Zn) 0.008%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTitanium (Ti) 0.479%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVanadium (V) 0.022%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManganese (Mn) 0.099%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper (Cu) 0.01%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarium (Ba) 0.064%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubidium (Rb) 0.003%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrontium (Sr) 0.051%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYttrium (Y) 0.003%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZirconium (Zr) 0.008%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH 7.1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompost: 5 kg, or 1350 mL, per cubic metre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModified media and soil mix: 15 kg, or 8.25 L, per cubic metre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModified media and soil mix: 750 g, or 410 mL, per 50 L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrops: 2.5 kg, or 1375 mL, per square metre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRock dust does not fix a shortage this season and it is not a trace element fertiliser: the zinc in a 25 kg dressing is under 5 g of zinc sulphate, locked in rock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLearn more in fifteen seconds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-67-rock-dust-do-the-maths\"\u003eRock dust: use it on purpose\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-54-silicon\"\u003eSilicon: what it does\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-77-every-amendment-brings-passengers\"\u003eEvery amendment brings passengers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandling and storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear a mask to avoid inhaling particles and open the bag in a well ventilated area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear gloves and eye protection, and wash hands after use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce opened, keep sealed and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Seacliff Organics","offers":[{"title":"2kg","offer_id":39318799646743,"sku":"SCOROC02KG","price":87.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4kg","offer_id":39318799679511,"sku":"SCOROC04KG","price":134.7,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10kg","offer_id":39318799712279,"sku":"SCOROC10KG","price":209.7,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20kg","offer_id":39318799745047,"sku":"SCOROC20KG","price":267.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500kg","offer_id":39895707910167,"sku":"SCOROC500KG","price":1047.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1000kg","offer_id":39957363261463,"sku":null,"price":1950.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9104\/0361\/files\/SeacliffMockBags-UltraParamagneticAndesiteRockDust1WM.jpg?v=1747707893"},{"product_id":"tm-7","title":"Bioag - TM-7","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBioAg TM-7\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-lede\"\u003eBioAg TM-7 is a soluble humic and fulvic acid powder with eight added trace elements (sulphur, iron, manganese, zinc, copper, boron, molybdenum and cobalt) chelated by the humates. It suits growers who want a trace element top-up and a humate in one product for soil, media, compost tea or foliar use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: humate with chelated trace elements (soluble powder)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplier certificate on file: OMRI listing. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/organic-certificates#tm-7\"\u003eSee the certificate and its dates\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis: humic acid 40%, fulvic acid 10.5%; sulphur 2.00%, iron 1.20%, manganese 12000 ppm, zinc 7000 ppm, boron 3700 ppm, copper 3100 ppm, molybdenum 1000 ppm, cobalt 500 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse for: trace element top-ups in soil, soilless media, hydroponics, compost tea and foliar sprays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRate: half to 2 teaspoons (2 to 8 g) per 4 litres of water for soil, media or hydroponics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolubility: 85% water soluble, 15% insoluble humin and mineral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTM-7 is made by BioAg, the United States humate company founded by agronomist Dr Robert Faust. It is BioAg Ful-Humix (a combination of fulvic acid and humic acid) with added micronutrients. The humic substances are extracted from freshwater humate deposits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDerived from: boron, cobalt sulphate, copper sulphate, ferrous sulphate, manganese sulphate, sodium molybdate and zinc sulphate, chelated with humic and fulvic acids derived from freshwater cretaceous humate deposits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplies eight trace elements in small amounts, held by humic and fulvic acids that act as chelating agents and keep the metals in solution for the root.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplies humic and fulvic acid. Across trials, humic substances give a modest average growth response with wide swings between trials, so treat the humate as a helper, not a fertiliser.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBecause the trace elements are chelated and the rates are low, it is a gentle way to cover minor trace element gaps in a mix that is otherwise well fed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnalysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuaranteed analysis (BioAg label):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSulphur (S) 2.00%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIron (Fe) 1.20%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManganese (Mn) 12000 ppm (1.2%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZinc (Zn) 7000 ppm (0.7%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoron (B) 3700 ppm (0.37%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper (Cu) 3100 ppm (0.31%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMolybdenum (Mo) 1000 ppm (0.1%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCobalt (Co) 500 ppm (0.05%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon plant food ingredients: humic acid 40%, fulvic acid 10.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e85% water soluble; the remaining 15% is insoluble humin and mineral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil, soilless media or hydroponics: half to 2 teaspoons (2 to 8 g) per 4 litres of water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompost tea: half to 2 teaspoons (2 to 8 g) per 4 litres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeds and lawns (broadcast): 50 to 100 g per 100 square metres, applied every 2 to 6 weeks during the growing season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil fertility: 3.5 to 9 kg per hectare (the label rate of 1.4 to 3.6 kg per acre).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedia or compost: mix 3 to 5.5 cups per cubic metre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliar: one eighth to half a gram per 4 litres of water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you are using a sprayer, let the insoluble 15% settle out and add that portion to your outside garden soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrace elements have a narrow margin between enough and too much: stay within the label rate and do not stack with other trace element products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLearn more in fifteen seconds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-83-fulvic-acid-the-small-chelator\"\u003eFulvic acid: the small chelator\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-78-humates-modest-not-magic\"\u003eHumates: modest, not magic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-10-blocking-minerals\"\u003eWhat's blocking your minerals\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandling and storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear a mask to avoid inhaling particles and open in a well ventilated area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear gloves and eye protection, and wash hands after use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce opened, keep sealed and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot recommended for human consumption due to possible contaminants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Seacliff Organics","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":41557177499671,"sku":"BIOTM750G","price":14.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":39359188303895,"sku":"BIOTM7100G","price":22.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":39359188336663,"sku":"BIOTM7500G","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5kg","offer_id":39359188369431,"sku":"BIOTM71.5KG","price":90.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4kg","offer_id":39359188402199,"sku":"BIOTM74KG","price":285.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10kg","offer_id":39359188434967,"sku":"BIOTM710KG","price":619.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"22.7kg","offer_id":39957351071767,"sku":"BIOTM722.7KG","price":1379.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9104\/0361\/files\/SeacliffMockBags-TM-71WM.jpg?v=1747707890"},{"product_id":"chelated-trace-minerals-biomin","title":"Biomin - Booster V","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBiomin Booster V\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-lede\"\u003eBiomin Booster V is an amino acid chelated multi trace element powder with magnesium, zinc, iron, manganese, copper, boron and molybdenum. It suits growers who want one soluble product for soil or foliar trace element top-ups across horticultural crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: chelated trace element blend (soluble powder)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplier certificate on file: BioGro licence 3844. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/organic-certificates#chelated-trace-minerals-biomin\"\u003eSee the certificate and its dates\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis: magnesium 4.0, zinc 4.0, iron 2.6, manganese 2.6, copper 1.5, boron 1.5, molybdenum 0.5, nitrogen 4.0 (percent w\/w)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse for: soil or foliar trace element top-ups on horticultural, vegetable and greenhouse crops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRate: foliar 1 to 1.5 g per 10 square metres, diluted with at least 100 times its weight of water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiomin is a range of amino acid chelated minerals supplied through Roots, Shoots and Fruits. Booster V is the multi mineral blend: it carries the essential trace elements plus magnesium, with the nitrogen on the label coming from the amino acid chelate. It is designed for soil and foliar application and the supplier states it is compatible with nitrogen fertilisers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplies zinc, iron, manganese, copper, boron and molybdenum, the trace elements plants need in small amounts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplies magnesium, the atom at the centre of chlorophyll.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmino acid chelation keeps the metals in solution so they can be sprayed or run through irrigation without dropping out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be used on all horticultural crops at any stage of growth. The supplier recommends applying before flowering or after harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnalysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePercent w\/w (Roots Shoots and Fruits product sheet):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnesium (Mg) 4.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZinc (Zn) 4.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIron (Fe) 2.6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManganese (Mn) 2.6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper (Cu) 1.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoron (B) 1.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMolybdenum (Mo) 0.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrogen (N) 4.0 as amino acid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: apply before or at planting through irrigation water at 150 to 300 mg per square metre, depending on crop, soil conditions and application method.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliar: 1 to 1.5 g per 10 square metres when crops are 15 to 30 cm high or when deficiency symptoms appear. Repeat 2 to 4 weeks later as needed. Dilute with at least 100 times its weight of water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegetable crops: 1 to 1.5 g per 10 square metres about 2 to 4 weeks after emergence, or if deficiency symptoms appear. Repeat every 2 to 3 weeks or as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreenhouse crops: 100 to 150 g per 100 litres of water 2 to 3 weeks after emergence or transplanting, or when trace element deficiencies first appear. Repeat monthly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrace elements have a narrow margin between enough and too much: stay within the label rate and do not stack with other trace element products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLearn more in fifteen seconds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-10-blocking-minerals\"\u003eWhat's blocking your minerals\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-56-old-leaves-or-new\"\u003eOld leaves or new leaves?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-86-mulders-chart-what-blocks-what\"\u003eMulder's chart: what blocks what\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandling and storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear a mask to avoid inhaling particles and open in a well ventilated area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear gloves and eye protection, and wash hands after use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce opened, keep sealed and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Seacliff Organics","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":39359169495063,"sku":"BIOBOOSTV100g","price":20.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":39359169527831,"sku":"BIOBOOSTV250g","price":49.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":39359169560599,"sku":"BIOBOOSTV500g","price":96.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":39359169593367,"sku":"BIOBOOSTV1kg","price":120.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9104\/0361\/files\/SeacliffMockBags-BiominBoosterV1WM.jpg?v=1747707884"},{"product_id":"iron","title":"Ferrous Sulphate 30% (Iron)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFerrous Sulphate 30% (Iron)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-lede\"\u003eFerrous Sulphate (iron sulphate) is a soluble iron salt, 30% iron and 17% sulphur, used in small amounts to correct iron deficiency from a soil test. It suits advanced growers and certified organic growers working to a soil prescription.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: trace element salt (soluble powder)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplier certificate on file: BioGro licence 297. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/organic-certificates#iron\"\u003eSee the certificate and its dates\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis: iron 30%, sulphur 17% (ferrous sulphate monohydrate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse for: correcting iron deficiency (yellow new leaves with green veins) shown by a soil or leaf test\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRate: apply from a soil test; dissolve in water and spray for even distribution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFerrous sulphate monohydrate is a water soluble iron salt that also supplies sulphur as sulphate. It dissolves in water for spraying or irrigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIron is needed to make chlorophyll and for photosynthesis and respiration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeficiency shows as yellow new leaves with green veins. It is usually a pH problem: iron is there but locked up in alkaline or over limed soil, not absent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBecause soil applied ferrous sulphate is quickly converted to insoluble forms in high pH soil, a foliar spray is the more reliable way to green up iron short leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe sulphate half supplies sulphur, and ferrous sulphate is acidic in solution, so it nudges pH down where it lands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnalysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIron (Fe) 30%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSulphur (S) 17%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: ferrous sulphate monohydrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDissolve in water and spray for even distribution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliar: 50 to 100 g per 100 L of water (0.05 to 0.1%). Iron does not move within the plant, so three or four sprays a few weeks apart may be needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: apply the rate your soil test or prescription calls for, watered in evenly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIron is needed in small amounts: apply from a soil or leaf test and do not exceed the rate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLearn more in fifteen seconds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-48-iron\"\u003eIron: what it does\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-30-soil-ph-water-ph\"\u003eSoil pH, water pH: how to move it\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-10-blocking-minerals\"\u003eWhat's blocking your minerals\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandling and storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear a mask to avoid inhaling particles and open in a well ventilated area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear gloves and eye protection, and wash hands after use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce opened, keep sealed and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Seacliff Organics","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":39389025468439,"sku":"FERRO50g","price":9.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":39389025501207,"sku":"FERRO100g","price":18.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":39389025533975,"sku":"FERRO250g","price":34.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":39389025566743,"sku":"FERRO500g","price":59.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9104\/0361\/files\/SeacliffMockBags-FerrousSulphate30_1WM.jpg?v=1747707882"},{"product_id":"biomin-copper","title":"Biomin Copper","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBiomin Copper\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-lede\"\u003eBiomin Copper is an amino acid chelated copper powder (17.0% copper) for correcting copper deficiency through the soil or as a foliar spray. It suits growers working from a soil test or prescription.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: chelated trace element (soluble powder)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplier certificate on file: BioGro licence 3844. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/organic-certificates#biomin-copper\"\u003eSee the certificate and its dates\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis: copper 17.0, nitrogen 5.9 (percent w\/w)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse for: correcting copper deficiency shown by a soil or leaf test\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRate: soil 0.5 to 2 kg per hectare; foliar 0.5 to 1 kg per hectare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiomin Copper is part of the Biomin range of amino acid chelated minerals supplied through Roots, Shoots and Fruits. The nitrogen on the label comes from the amino acid chelate. It dissolves in water for irrigation or spraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper is used by plants for lignin synthesis, which stiffens cell walls, and for pollen formation and several enzymes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeficiency shows as dying shoot tips, weak stems and poor seed or fruit set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChelated copper stays in solution, so it can be sprayed on leaves or run through irrigation without dropping out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnalysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper (Cu) 17.0 percent w\/w\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrogen (N) 5.9 percent w\/w, as amino acid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: apply before or at planting through irrigation water at 0.5 to 2 kg per hectare, depending on crop, soil conditions and application method.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliar (all field crops: grain crops, pasture, flowers): 0.5 to 1 kg per hectare when deficiency symptoms appear. Repeat as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper has a narrow margin between enough and too much and builds up in soil: apply from a soil or leaf test and do not exceed the rate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLearn more in fifteen seconds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-51-copper\"\u003eCopper: what it does\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-86-mulders-chart-what-blocks-what\"\u003eMulder's chart: what blocks what\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-10-blocking-minerals\"\u003eWhat's blocking your minerals\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandling and storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear a mask to avoid inhaling particles and open in a well ventilated area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear gloves and eye protection, and wash hands after use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce opened, keep sealed and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Seacliff Organics","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":39383976378391,"sku":"COPP50g","price":9.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100g","offer_id":39383976411159,"sku":"COPP100g","price":18.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":39383976443927,"sku":"COPP250g","price":63.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":39383976476695,"sku":"COPP500g","price":125.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9104\/0361\/files\/SeacliffMockBags-BiominCopper1WM.jpg?v=1747707879"},{"product_id":"biomin-boron","title":"Biomin Boron","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBiomin Boron\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-lede\"\u003eBiomin Boron is a glycine chelated boron powder (13.0% boron) for correcting boron deficiency through the soil or as a foliar spray. It suits growers who have a soil or leaf test showing boron is short, especially before flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: chelated trace element (soluble powder)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis: boron 13.0 percent w\/w\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse for: correcting boron deficiency before flowering and fruit set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRate: soil 1.5 to 3 kg per hectare; foliar 1.0 to 1.5 kg per hectare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiomin Boron is part of the Biomin range of amino acid chelated minerals supplied through Roots, Shoots and Fruits. The boron is chelated with glycine and dissolves in water for irrigation or spraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoron is needed for cell wall formation, pollen viability and seed and fruit set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeficiency shows as dead growing points, hollow or corky stems and poor fruit set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowers apply boron before flowering to support the flowering process and fruit set. The supplier also suggests a later application at the onset of ripening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnalysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoron (B) 13.0 percent w\/w (Roots Shoots and Fruits product sheet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: apply before or at planting through irrigation water at 1.5 to 3 kilograms per hectare, depending on crop, soil conditions and application method.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliar (all field crops: grain crops, pasture, flowers): 1.0 to 1.5 kilograms per hectare when crops are 15 to 30 cm high or when deficiency symptoms appear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeat application 2 to 4 weeks later or as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoron has a narrow margin between enough and too much: apply from a soil or leaf test and do not exceed the rate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLearn more in fifteen seconds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-52-boron\"\u003eBoron: what it does\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-10-blocking-minerals\"\u003eWhat's blocking your minerals\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandling and storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear a mask to avoid inhaling particles and open in a well ventilated area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear gloves and eye protection, and wash hands after use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce opened, keep sealed and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Seacliff Organics","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":39383976706071,"sku":"BIOBOR50g","price":10.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":39383976738839,"sku":"BIOBOR100g","price":19.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":39383976771607,"sku":"BIOBOR250g","price":49.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":39383976804375,"sku":"BIOBOR500g","price":94.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9104\/0361\/files\/SeacliffMockBags-BiominBoron1WM.jpg?v=1747707877"},{"product_id":"biomin-manganese","title":"Biomin Manganese","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBiomin Manganese\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-lede\"\u003eBiomin Manganese is an amino acid chelated manganese powder (18.0% manganese) for correcting manganese deficiency through the soil or as a foliar spray. It suits growers with a soil or leaf test showing manganese is short, including crops on alkaline soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: chelated trace element (soluble powder)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplier certificate on file: BioGro licence 3844. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/organic-certificates#biomin-manganese\"\u003eSee the certificate and its dates\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis: manganese 18.0, nitrogen 4.8 (percent w\/w)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse for: correcting manganese deficiency, including citrus and crops on alkaline soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRate: soil 1.5 to 3 kg per hectare; foliar 1.0 to 1.5 kg per hectare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: BioGro 3844\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiomin Manganese is sourced from Roots, Shoots and Fruits and is part of the Biomin range of amino acid chelated minerals. The nitrogen on the label comes from the amino acid chelate. It dissolves in water for irrigation or spraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManganese is used in photosynthesis, where it splits water, and in several enzyme systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeficiency shows as speckled or mottled young leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManganese becomes less available to roots as soil pH rises, so deficiency is common on alkaline and heavily limed soils. A chelated foliar spray gets around the soil in those cases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable during deficiency and at times of high demand, for example in citrus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnalysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManganese (Mn) 18.0 percent w\/w\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrogen (N) 4.8 percent w\/w, as amino acid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: apply before or at planting through irrigation water at 1.5 to 3 kilograms per hectare, depending on crop, soil conditions and application method.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliar (all field crops: grain crops, pasture, flowers): 1.0 to 1.5 kilograms per hectare when crops are 15 to 30 cm high, or when deficiency symptoms appear. Repeat as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManganese has a narrow margin between enough and too much, especially on acid soils: apply from a soil or leaf test and do not exceed the rate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLearn more in fifteen seconds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-49-manganese\"\u003eManganese: what it does\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-30-soil-ph-water-ph\"\u003eSoil pH, water pH: how to move it\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-10-blocking-minerals\"\u003eWhat's blocking your minerals\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandling and storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear a mask to avoid inhaling particles and open in a well ventilated area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear gloves and eye protection, and wash hands after use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce opened, keep sealed and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Seacliff Organics","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":39383979032599,"sku":"BIOMANG50g","price":9.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":39383979065367,"sku":"BIOMANG100g","price":18.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":39383979098135,"sku":"BIOMANG250g","price":57.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":39383979130903,"sku":"BIOMANG500g","price":115.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9104\/0361\/files\/SeacliffMockBags-BiominManganese1WM.jpg?v=1747707875"},{"product_id":"biomin-zinc","title":"Biomin Zinc","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBiomin Zinc\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-lede\"\u003eBiomin Zinc is an amino acid chelated zinc powder (20.0% zinc) for correcting zinc deficiency as a foliar spray or through the soil. It suits growers working from a soil or leaf test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: chelated trace element (soluble powder)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplier certificate on file: BioGro licence 3844. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/organic-certificates#biomin-zinc\"\u003eSee the certificate and its dates\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis: zinc 20.0, nitrogen 6.2 (percent w\/w)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse for: correcting zinc deficiency shown by a soil or leaf test\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRate: no rate is given on the current page; dissolve in water and spray for even distribution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: BioGro 3844\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiomin Zinc is part of the Biomin range of amino acid chelated minerals supplied through Roots, Shoots and Fruits. The nitrogen on the label comes from the amino acid chelate. It dissolves in water for spraying or irrigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZinc is needed to make auxin, the growth hormone, and is a cofactor for many enzymes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeficiency shows as small leaves, short internodes and bunched shoot tips. High soil phosphorus is the usual cause.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChelated zinc stays in solution so it can be sprayed on leaves, which is the fastest way to correct a deficiency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnalysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZinc (Zn) 20.0 percent w\/w\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrogen (N) 6.2 percent w\/w, as amino acid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDissolve in water and spray for even distribution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZinc has a narrow margin between enough and too much: apply from a soil or leaf test and do not exceed the rate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLearn more in fifteen seconds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-50-zinc\"\u003eZinc: what it does\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-86-mulders-chart-what-blocks-what\"\u003eMulder's chart: what blocks what\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-10-blocking-minerals\"\u003eWhat's blocking your minerals\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandling and storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear a mask to avoid inhaling particles and open in a well ventilated area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear gloves and eye protection, and wash hands after use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce opened, keep sealed and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Seacliff Organics","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":39383980179479,"sku":"BIOZIN50g","price":12.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":39383980212247,"sku":"BIOZIN100g","price":24.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":39383980245015,"sku":"BIOZIN250g","price":60.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":39383980277783,"sku":"BIOZIN500g","price":120.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9104\/0361\/files\/SeacliffMockBags-BiominZinc1WM.jpg?v=1747707874"},{"product_id":"borax","title":"Borax","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBorax\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-lede\"\u003eBorax (sodium borate) is a water soluble boron salt, 11.3% boron, used in very small amounts to correct boron deficiency from a soil test. It suits advanced growers and certified organic growers working to a soil prescription.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: trace element salt (soluble powder)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis: boron 11.3% by weight, sodium 12.1% (sodium tetraborate decahydrate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse for: correcting boron deficiency before flowering and fruit set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRate: no rate is given on the current page; dissolve in water and spray for even distribution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorax is sodium tetraborate decahydrate (Na\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eB\u003csub\u003e4\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub\u003e7\u003c\/sub\u003e.10H\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO), a salt of boric acid. It dissolves in water, so it is applied as a spray or through irrigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoron is needed for cell wall formation, pollen viability and seed and fruit set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeficiency shows as dead growing points, hollow or corky stems and poor fruit set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowers apply boron before flowering to support flowering and fruit set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnalysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoron (B) 11.3% by weight (sodium tetraborate decahydrate, Na\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eB\u003csub\u003e4\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub\u003e7\u003c\/sub\u003e.10H\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSodium (Na) 12.1% by weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDissolve in water and spray for even distribution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliar: 200 to 400 g per 100 L of water (0.2 to 0.4%), two or more sprays at critical growth stages; use the lower rate on sensitive crops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: apply the rate your soil test or prescription calls for, watered in evenly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoron has a narrow margin between enough and too much: apply from a soil or leaf test and do not exceed the rate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLearn more in fifteen seconds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-52-boron\"\u003eBoron: what it does\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-12-more-is-not-better\"\u003eMore isn't better\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandling and storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear a mask to avoid inhaling particles and open in a well ventilated area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear gloves and eye protection, and wash hands after use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce opened, keep sealed and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Seacliff Organics","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":39389024714775,"sku":"BORA50g","price":9.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":39389024747543,"sku":"BORA100g","price":18.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":39389024780311,"sku":"BORA250g","price":34.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":39389024813079,"sku":"BORA500g","price":59.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9104\/0361\/files\/SeacliffMockBags-Borax1WM.jpg?v=1747707870"},{"product_id":"seacliff-organics-bioag-bio-supersil","title":"Seacliff Organics - BioAg Bio-SuperSil","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBioAg Bio-SuperSil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-lede\"\u003eBioAg Bio-SuperSil is a liquid soluble silicon product, 0.5% soluble silicon, made with a non ionic nanostructured silica so it can be added to water or fertiliser solutions without a large pH rise. It suits growers who want to add silicon through drip irrigation, foliar sprays or hydroponic systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: liquid silicon supplement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis: 0.5% soluble silicon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse for: silicon through drip or pivot irrigation, foliar sprays, at planting and in hydroponic systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRate: 3 to 10 ml per litre for soil, soilless, hydroponic, compost tea or foliar use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBio-SuperSil is made by BioAg in the United States. BioAg describes it as a novel formulation of non ionic, nanostructured silica that mimics the silica found in nature. Unlike potassium silicate it is not strongly alkaline, and BioAg states it blends with water or fertiliser without drastically increasing the pH of the solution. It can be used on all crops and in combination with most organic and synthetic fertilisers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplies silicon in a soluble form. Silicon is laid down in cell walls and stems, hardening them, and growers use it for sturdier, more upright plants and some resistance to mildew and stress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBecause it does not push pH up the way potassium silicate does, it can go into a nutrient solution or tank mix without re-adjusting pH afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow in potassium, so it adds silicon without changing the potassium balance of a feed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnalysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoluble silicon (Si) 0.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil, soilless media or hydroponics: 3 to 10 ml per litre of water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompost tea or foliar spray: 3 to 10 ml per litre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil fertility: 1.2 to 37 litres per hectare (the label rate of 0.5 to 15 litres per acre).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliar, general fertiliser: 1.2 to 10 litres per hectare (the label rate of 0.5 to 4 litres per acre).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLawn and garden: dilute 1:100 to 1:300.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShake well before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLearn more in fifteen seconds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-54-silicon\"\u003eSilicon: what it does\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-31-foliar-feeding\"\u003eFoliars: fast fixes, then the soil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandling and storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear gloves and eye protection, and wash hands after use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce opened, keep sealed and stored out of direct sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not freeze. Shake well before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt 0.5% silicon this is a dilute product, so the per litre rates are much higher than for potassium silicate; do not swap the two rates. Do not freeze. Shake well, as the silica settles. Silicon is a supplement, not a fertiliser: it does not replace a soil test or a balanced feed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Seacliff Organics","offers":[{"title":"1L","offer_id":40514983559191,"sku":"SCOSUPERSIL1L","price":63.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5L","offer_id":40514983591959,"sku":"SCOSUPERSIL5L","price":265.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18.9L","offer_id":40562157649943,"sku":"SCOSUPERSIL5GAL","price":940.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9104\/0361\/files\/SeacliffLiquidsBioAgBio-SuperSil1.jpg?v=1747707705"}],"url":"https:\/\/seaclifforganics.nz\/collections\/amendments-trace.oembed","provider":"Seacliff Organics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}