{"title":"Bestsellers","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAre you looking for the most popular organic products for plants? Do you want what all the skilled gardeners use? Well, you’re in the right place. Replicate the results of experienced gardeners by using a range of best-selling and practical products like living soil, opulent bloom mix, NZ giant kelp, mussel meal, crushed Bluff oyster shells, and more. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur best-selling products are best selling for a reason: they work. We can’t wait for you to reach your full potential as a skilled gardener, and all because you took the time to work out what your soil wants and needs.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pumice","title":"Pumice","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePumice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-lede\"\u003ePumice is a 5 to 10 mm volcanic aeration grit used in place of perlite. It keeps air and drainage in a potting mix or living soil and, unlike perlite, it does not crush or break down, so it suits soil that is recycled grow after grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: media, mineral aeration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrade: 5 to 10 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse for: aeration and drainage in potting mix, living soil and no-till beds; perlite replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRate: 10% to 30% of most soil mixes for vegetables and flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulk: 500 kg and 1000 kg; email \u003ca href=\"mailto:store@seaclifforganics.nz\"\u003estore@seaclifforganics.nz\u003c\/a\u003e for a quote\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA light, porous volcanic rock screened to 5 to 10 mm. It is the aeration in our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/seacliff-organics-living-soil-1\"\u003eLiving Soil v2\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/seacliff-organics-superior-potting-mix\"\u003eSuperior Potting Mix\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts pores and the gaps between the grains hold air in the mix and let excess water drain, so roots get oxygen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is a hard rock, so it keeps its shape through repeated mixing and recycling where perlite breaks down to dust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowers soak pumice in a nutrient or compost tea before use, in the same way as bio-char, so its pores start off loaded rather than empty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse 10% to 30% pumice by volume in most soil mixes for vegetables and flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended with Potting Mix and other soils where you want more air and drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional: soak in a nutrient tea before mixing, as you would charge bio-char.\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-02-4-soil-structure\"\u003eSoil structure\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-18-water-deep-seldom\"\u003eWater deep, water seldom\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 the bag sealed and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Seacliff Organics","offers":[{"title":"10L","offer_id":31201831059561,"sku":"SCOPUMI10L","price":9.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":31201831092329,"sku":"SCOPUMI25L","price":17.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1m3 (1000L)","offer_id":33037788184599,"sku":"SCOPUMIBULK","price":520.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9104\/0361\/files\/SeacliffMockBags-Pumice1WM.jpg?v=1747708007"},{"product_id":"2-row-malted-barley-organic-certified","title":"2 Row Malted Barley","description":"\u003ch2\u003e2 Row Malted Barley\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-lede\"\u003e2 row malted barley is sprouted, kiln dried barley grain, used in living soil as an enzyme source and a slow release nitrogen top dress. Grind it fresh and apply it as a top dress, in the soil mix or as a short brewed tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: single input amendment (malted barley grain)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplier certificate on file: Ecocert certificate. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/organic-certificates#2-row-malted-barley-organic-certified\"\u003eSee the certificate and its dates\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse for: enzyme rich top dress, soil mix ingredient, enzyme tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRate: an eighth to a quarter of a cup (20 to 40 g) per plant weekly as a top dress; half to one cup (80 to 160 g) per plant in a soil mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight guide: a quarter cup is 40 g, one cup is 160 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMalted barley is barley grain that has been steeped, allowed to sprout and then kiln dried. Sprouting switches on the grain's own enzymes, the amylases that turn the stored starch into sugars, and malting stops the process at that point. Two row refers to the arrangement of kernels on the barley ear; two row varieties are the ones brewers favour for their higher starch and extract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a brewing malt, sold here for soil use only, not for human consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplies the grain's enzymes and sugars to the soil surface, which feed bacteria and fungi around the roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds nitrogen from the grain protein, released slowly as the malt decomposes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed into a short tea it gives a quick enzyme and sugar drench; it must be used straight away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind it just before applying if you can; whole grain breaks down more slowly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop dressing: an eighth to a quarter of a cup (20 to 40 g) per plant, weekly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil mix: half to one cup (80 to 160 g) per plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnzyme tea: bubble a quarter of a cup (40 g) per 5 litres of water for 4 hours and use immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight guide: a quarter cup of malted barley is 40 g, one cup is 160 g.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for human consumption: possible contaminants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet, sprouted grain on the surface attracts mould, fungus gnats and rodents if it sits wet. Top dress lightly and work it in or cover it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the tea within a few hours; it ferments and goes off quickly.\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-79-the-poop-loop\"\u003eThe poop loop\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-06-carbon-nitrogen-ratio\"\u003eCarbon decides when N shows up\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-80-rhizophagy-roots-eat-microbes\"\u003eRhizophagy: roots eat microbes\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":31201934573673,"sku":"SCO2RMB500G","price":9.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":31201934606441,"sku":"SCO2RMB01KG","price":15.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3kg","offer_id":31201934639209,"sku":"SCO2RMB03KG","price":46.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25kg","offer_id":32583597293673,"sku":"5002AS","price":270.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9104\/0361\/files\/SeacliffMockBags-2-RowMaltedBarley1WM.jpg?v=1747708005"},{"product_id":"yucca-meal","title":"Yucca Extract 20% Sarsaponin (Ecocert Organic\/ wetting agent\/ spreader)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eYucca Extract 20% Sarsaponin (Ecocert Organic)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-lede\"\u003eOrganic yucca extract powder, 20% sarsaponin, used as a wetting agent and spreader. Its saponins lower the surface tension of water, so foliar sprays spread across the leaf and water soaks into dry peat and coir instead of running down the sides of the pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: wetting agent and spreader (surfactant), yucca extract powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplier certificate on file: Ecocert certificate. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/organic-certificates#yucca-meal\"\u003eSee the certificate and its dates\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis: 20% sarsaponin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse for: spreader in foliar sprays, wetting agent for peat and coir, rewetting dry pots, hydroponic reservoirs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRate: a pinch (1\/16 teaspoon) per 20 L as a peat wetting agent; 8 to 12 g (1 to 1.5 tablespoons) per 10 L in foliar sprays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: Ecocert Organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYucca is a desert plant. This extract is made from it and standardised to 20% sarsaponin, a natural saponin. Saponins are soap like molecules: one end sits in water and the other in oil or air, which is what lets them lower the surface tension of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA surfactant lowers the surface tension of water. Droplets that would bead up and roll off a waxy leaf spread out and cover it instead, so a foliar spray reaches more of the leaf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry peat and coir turn water repellent. A little yucca in the water lets it sink in and wet the mix evenly, which helps avoid dry pockets in pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowers also run it at a low rate in hydroponic reservoirs, and some use a weak yucca solution when flushing pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnalysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSarsaponin: 20%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeat moss wetting agent: 1\/16 teaspoon (a pinch) per 20 L bucket of water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliar sprays: 8 to 12 g (1 to 1.5 tablespoons) per 10 L of water. An 80% saponin yucca powder is labelled at 2 g per 10 L, which is 8 g per 10 L at this 20% strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHydroponics: 0.4 g (1\/8 teaspoon) per 40 L of reservoir water.\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-32-yucca-quillaja-surfactants\"\u003eYucca and quillaja: make water wet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-33-dry-pockets\"\u003eDry pockets: roots you never fed\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\u003cli\u003eSaponins are toxic to fish. Take care when using near streams or ponds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not exceed the rates. Strong surfactant solutions can mark leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery dry media can still need several waterings to rewet fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Seacliff Organics","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":39767700013079,"sku":"SCOYUC20SAP50G","price":18.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400g","offer_id":31201965473897,"sku":"SCOYUC20SAP500G","price":80.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":31201965506665,"sku":"SCOYUC20SAP1KG","price":160.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20kg","offer_id":39957372993559,"sku":"SCOYUC20SAP20KG","price":3109.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9104\/0361\/files\/SeacliffMockBags-YuccaExtract20_1WM.jpg?v=1747708003"},{"product_id":"superfine-ag-lime","title":"Superfine AgLime (calcium carbonate)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSuperfine AgLime (calcium carbonate)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-lede\"\u003eSuperfine AgLime is finely ground agricultural lime, a calcium carbonate from local Otago quarries. Use it to raise soil pH and supply calcium in garden beds, compost and living soil mixes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: amendment (liming material)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis: 90% calcium carbonate, which is about 36% calcium (Ca)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse for: raising soil pH, supplying calcium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRate: 130 g (half a cup) per square metre, mixed in and watered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticle size: passes a 100 micron mesh\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\u003eScreened fine lime from local Otago quarries. This lime is superfine: it passes a 100 micron mesh. Fine particles dissolve sooner than ordinary ag lime, so the pH change starts earlier and the lime is used up sooner. 90% calcium carbonate, which is about 36% calcium (Ca).\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\u003eThe carbonate reacts with soil acid and raises pH. The calcium is what is left behind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn an acid soil, lifting pH lowers the soluble aluminium and manganese that hold roots back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost garden crops and soil organisms do best between pH 6.2 and 7.2, which is the range we run living soil at.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse it as a calcium source only when the soil test shows calcium is short. If pH is already in range and calcium is low, gypsum adds calcium without moving pH.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil test for optimum levels before you lime. Incorporate into the soil, or top dress through the growing season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew beds: 130 g (half a cup) of lime per square metre of garden. Mix in and water in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstablished plants: top dress 195 g (three quarters of a cup) per square metre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompost bins: 65 g (a quarter of a cup) of lime per layer of compost to help it break down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine lime works quickly. Apply the rate the test calls for, then retest before repeating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood ash is also a liming material. Count it if you use both.\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-60-ph-is-not-a-calcium-test\"\u003epH is not a calcium test\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-45-calcium\"\u003eCalcium: what it does\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-69-wood-ash-is-lime\"\u003eWood ash is lime in disguise\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":31202033434729,"sku":"SCOAGLI02KG","price":8.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10kg","offer_id":31202033467497,"sku":"SCOAGLI10KG","price":16.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25kg","offer_id":31202033500265,"sku":"SCOAGLI25KG","price":32.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ton","offer_id":33037789200407,"sku":"SCO8200010","price":600.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9104\/0361\/files\/SeacliffMockBags-SuperfineAglime1WM.jpg?v=1747708000"},{"product_id":"bluff-oyster-shell-flour","title":"Crushed Bluff Oyster Shells (calcium carbonate + Chitin)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCrushed Bluff Oyster Shells (calcium carbonate + chitin)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-lede\"\u003eCrushed Bluff Oyster Shells are a slow acting calcium carbonate grit made from Bluff oyster shell. Growers use oyster shell flour as a slower alternative to ag lime that holds pH up over a long time in beds and living soil mixes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: amendment (liming material, shell grit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis: calcium (Ca) 36.50%, about 95% calcium carbonate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse for: slow, long lasting calcium and pH hold in beds, pots and reused living soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRate: by soil test and pH meter; no fixed rate is printed for this product\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\u003eCrushed shell from Bluff oysters. The composition is around 95% calcium carbonate, with small amounts of magnesium, sodium, iron and trace elements, as the batch analysis below shows. The shell's organic matrix is where the chitin in the name comes from.\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\u003eShell is the same carbonate as lime, so it neutralises soil acid and raises pH. As a grit rather than a fine powder it dissolves slowly, which is why growers use it where they want a long, gentle pH hold rather than a quick lift.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplies calcium for cell walls and root tips as it dissolves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed in place of ag lime by growers who want the slower release and the trace elements that come with shell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnalysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBatch analysis (supplier laboratory test, November 2021)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrogen (N) 0.00%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhosphorus (P) 0.00%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotassium (K) 0.00%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSulphur (S) 0.00%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalcium (Ca) 36.50%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnesium (Mg) 0.30%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSodium (Na) 0.30%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIron (Fe) 0.06%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper (Cu) 2.8 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManganese (Mn) 14 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZinc (Zn) 7.7 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoron (B) 20 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCobalt (Co) under 1 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMolybdenum (Mo) 4 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelenium (Se) under 10 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOyster shells will increase pH. Use a pH meter to keep your soil between 6.2 and 7.2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix into beds or living soil mixes, or top dress, at the rate your soil test calls for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow means slow: a coarse grit keeps releasing for seasons, so do not add more because nothing happened in the first month.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH is not a calcium test. Check the calcium line on the report before adding any carbonate.\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-45-calcium\"\u003eCalcium: what it does\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-60-ph-is-not-a-calcium-test\"\u003epH is not a calcium test\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-41-calcium-magnesium-till\"\u003eCalcium, magnesium, and the one-off till\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":31202140913769,"sku":"SCOBOS1.5KG","price":20.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4kg","offer_id":31202140946537,"sku":"SCOBOS4KG","price":32.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10kg","offer_id":31202140979305,"sku":"SCOBOS10KG","price":65.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25kg","offer_id":39957376401431,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Tonne","offer_id":40538911113239,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9104\/0361\/files\/SeacliffMockBags-CrushedBluffOysterShells1WM.jpg?v=1747707996"},{"product_id":"seacliff-organics-living-soil-1","title":"Seacliff Organics Living Soil v2","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSeacliff Organics Living Soil v2\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-lede\"\u003eLiving Soil v2 is a complete, ready to use living soil mix: a peat based potting soil with the minerals and the biology already in it, so in a large enough pot plants grow on water alone. We make it in Seacliff, Otago, from New Zealand sourced ingredients, for water-only container growing, no-till beds and recycled soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: media, complete living soil mix (also called a water-only soil or super soil)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse for: water-only and no-till growing in pots and beds, recycled soil, high fertility container growing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRate: fill the pot; most waterings 5 to 10% of the container volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePot size: 50 L and above needs little or no extra input; 100 L minimum for no-till or water-only growing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlumat target: 80 to 100 mbar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulk: 500 kg and 1000 kg; email \u003ca href=\"mailto:store@seaclifforganics.nz\"\u003estore@seaclifforganics.nz\u003c\/a\u003e for a quote\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiving Soil v2 is our flagship mix. The base is sphagnum peat moss harvested from long-drained bogs on Southland farmland, with pumice, worm castings and charged bio-char. On top of that base goes a full set of mineral amendments and our own BEAM microbial extract. Everything is listed below. We have the soil tested by an independent laboratory. Ask us if you want the current batch figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBase:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sphagnum-peat-moss\"\u003eSphagnum peat moss\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pumice\"\u003ePumice\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/worm-castings\"\u003eWorm castings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bio-char\"\u003eCharged bio-char\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmendments:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalcium: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/superfine-ag-lime\"\u003eultra-fine ag lime\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bluff-oyster-shell-flour\"\u003eoyster shell meal\u003c\/a\u003e (with chitin), \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gypsum-solution-grade-1\"\u003egypsum\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhosphorus and potassium: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/calphos-colloidal-soft-rock-phosphate\"\u003ecolloidal soft rock phosphate\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fish-bone-meal\"\u003efish bone meal\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/potassium-sulfate-sulphate-of-potash\"\u003epotassium sulphate\u003c\/a\u003e, wheat germ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrogen, with neem and karanja: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fish-meal\"\u003efish meal\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/amino-acid-powder\"\u003eamino acids\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/flax-seed-meal\"\u003eflaxseed meal\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/neem-seed-cake-neem-seed-meal\"\u003eneem meal\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/karanja-seed-meal\"\u003ekaranja meal\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiostimulants and microbiology: BioAg Ful-Humix (fulvic and humic acid), \u003ca href=\"\/products\/yucca-meal\"\u003eyucca extract\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/seacliff-organics-beam-bio-inoculant\"\u003eSeacliff BEAM extract\u003c\/a\u003e (our own living microbial inoculant), \u003ca href=\"\/products\/2-row-malted-barley-organic-certified\"\u003emalted barley\u003c\/a\u003e (enzymes), \u003ca href=\"\/products\/alfalfa-lucerne-meal\"\u003elucerne (alfalfa)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ultra-paramagnetic-andesite-rock\"\u003eUltra Paramagnetic Andesite rock dust\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicronutrients: Zelp (\u003cem\u003eMacrocystis pyrifera\u003c\/em\u003e), \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kelp-meal\"\u003eAcadian kelp\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cem\u003eAscophyllum nodosum\u003c\/em\u003e), basalt rock dust, measured single source trace minerals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolds water and air at the same time: peat and worm castings hold moisture, pumice and bio-char keep air in the mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeeds the plant slowly. The soil biology breaks the organic amendments down over the crop, so in a pot of 50 L or more the plant can be grown on water alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarries its own biology from day one, so the food web does not have to be built from scratch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be reused grow after grow. Re-amend it with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/replenish-mix\"\u003eReplenish Mix\u003c\/a\u003e after each crop instead of buying new soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePots 50 L and above: minimal or no additional input is needed. Follow the grow schedule on our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/feed-chart\"\u003efeed chart\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePots 22 L and above: alternatively feed with soluble, micronised \u003ca href=\"\/products\/seacliff-organics-super-veg\"\u003eSuper Veg\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/seacliff-organics-super-bloom\"\u003eSuper Bloom\u003c\/a\u003e once or twice a week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo-till or water-only growing: use 100 L pots minimum; larger pots are better. Multi-plant beds let one fungal network run between plants, and in our experience they grow better than single pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatering: most watering events should be 5 to 10% of the container volume. Alternating 5% and 10% waterings every other day is a good way to start. The goal is even moisture at the root zone, not runoff or a flush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22 L pot: 5% = 1.1 L; 10% = 2.2 L. 50 L pot: 5% = 2.5 L; 10% = 5 L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Blumat moisture meter or Bluelab Pulse helps you find the target. Blumat irrigation target: 80 to 100 mbar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply water with a spray pack or a soft rain-style head rather than pouring it on. Wetting the soil gradually, like rain, lets it soak in evenly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf extra nitrogen is needed, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/amino-acid-powder\"\u003eamino acids\u003c\/a\u003e are the recommended source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter each grow, re-amend with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/replenish-mix\"\u003eReplenish Mix\u003c\/a\u003e: 300 to 600 g per 50 L pot. One bag recharges a 50 L pot up to 8 times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommercial growers: paste testing and other measurements can lower costs and lift yield and quality. Contact us for help or a prescription. For commercial volumes ask for a price.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatering is where most problems start, both too much and too little, and letting the soil dry back is the usual cause. Living soil wants to stay evenly moist all the way through. Water carefully in small rounds, check for dry pockets at the edges and the bottom of the pot, and use a moisture meter: a Blumat tensiometer or a Bluelab Pulse takes the guesswork out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil pH: living soil runs 6.2 to 7.2 with a target of 6.6. Water in at pH 6.0 to 6.5.\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-09-what-is-in-the-bag\"\u003eWhat's in the bag\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-19-living-soil-moisture\"\u003eLiving soil media: keep it evenly moist\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-33-dry-pockets\"\u003eDry pockets: roots you never fed\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 the soil moist and out of direct sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Seacliff Organics","offers":[{"title":"25L","offer_id":31202218115177,"sku":"SCOLIVING25","price":55.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":39940263706647,"sku":"SCOLIVING100","price":180.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500L (1\/2 cubic metre)","offer_id":39554289926167,"sku":"SCOLIVING500","price":799.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 cubic metre","offer_id":40481220329495,"sku":"","price":1499.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9104\/0361\/files\/SeacliffMockBags-LivingSoilV21WM.jpg?v=1728864486"},{"product_id":"bio-char","title":"Bio-Char","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBio-Char\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-lede\"\u003eBio-Char is a chunky charcoal made for soil: a porous carbon that holds water, nutrients and microbes inside a potting mix or living soil. Add 5 to 10% to a mix, charged first so it starts full rather than empty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: media, soil carbon and microbial habitat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrade: chunky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse for: potting mix, living soil, compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRate: 5 to 10% of the potting mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulk: 500 kg and 1000 kg; email \u003ca href=\"mailto:store@seaclifforganics.nz\"\u003estore@seaclifforganics.nz\u003c\/a\u003e for a quote\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBio-char is wood or plant material heated without oxygen until only a stable, porous carbon is left. This is a chunky product. It has a very high internal surface area; grinding it finer does not increase the total surface area (the BET measure), it only changes the particle size, so we leave it coarse. It is the charged bio-char in our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/seacliff-organics-living-soil-1\"\u003eLiving Soil v2\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/super-coco\"\u003eSuper Coco\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbsorbs and adsorbs nutrients and water on its large internal surface and releases them back to the soil over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts pores are a habitat for beneficial microorganisms, protected from drying and grazing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt does not break down, so it stays in a recycled soil grow after grow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse 5 to 10% bio-char in your potting mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharge it before use: add it uncharged to a compost pile, where it pulls in nutrients and microbes for later, or soak it in a nutrient or compost tea. Charged bio-char is already loaded with microbes and nutrients when it goes into the mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUncharged bio-char pulls nutrients out of the mix around it until it is loaded. Charge it first, or expect the mix to feed the char before it feeds the plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost bio-chars are alkaline. Check mix pH if you use a lot.\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-01-2-biology\"\u003eSoil biology\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-58-cec-pantry\"\u003eCEC: how big is your pantry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-02-4-soil-structure\"\u003eSoil structure\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 the bag sealed and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Seacliff Organics","offers":[{"title":"10L","offer_id":32583601619049,"sku":"SCOBIOC100L","price":34.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":32583601651817,"sku":"SCOBIOC250L","price":79.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2 Cube (500L)","offer_id":39767976738839,"sku":"SCOBIOCHALFCUBE","price":800.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cube (1000L)","offer_id":39768000266263,"sku":"SCOBIOCCUBE","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9104\/0361\/files\/SeacliffMockBags-Bio-Char1WM.jpg?v=1747707991"},{"product_id":"worm-castings","title":"Worm Castings","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWorm Castings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-lede\"\u003eWorm castings (vermicast) are the manure of composting worms: fresh, New Zealand produced castings full of soil biology for any soil growing a heavy feeding, annually flowering plant. A simple way to add biodiversity and slow nutrients to your soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: amendment and media, biological soil input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse for: soil mixes, top dressing, compost tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRate: 15 to 20% of a soil mix; top dress 25 to 50 mm; tea 2 cups per 20 L of water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulk: 500 kg and 1000 kg; email \u003ca href=\"mailto:store@seaclifforganics.nz\"\u003estore@seaclifforganics.nz\u003c\/a\u003e for a quote\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVermicast is what is left after composting worms digest organic matter: fine, dark, crumbly and alive with bacteria, fungi and the small animals that graze them. Ours is New Zealand produced and supplied fresh. It is the castings in our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/seacliff-organics-living-soil-1\"\u003eLiving Soil v2\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/seacliff-organics-superior-potting-mix\"\u003eSuperior Potting Mix\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/seacliff-organics-seed-raising-mix\"\u003eSeed Raising Mix v2\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrings a diverse living biology into a mix, which is the part of a living soil that a bag of minerals cannot supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolds water and nutrients, and releases nutrients slowly as the biology turns over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMakes an active compost tea when bubbled with molasses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil media: use 15 to 20% worm castings in the mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop dressing: apply enough to make a 25 to 50 mm layer, at any time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompost tea: 2 cups of worm castings to 20 litres of water. Add one tablespoon of molasses and bubble with a high volume air pump for 36 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCastings are a biological input, not a measured fertiliser. Nutrient content varies with what the worms were fed, so dose minerals from a test, not from the castings.\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-01-2-biology\"\u003eSoil biology\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-79-the-poop-loop\"\u003eThe poop loop\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-07-just-add-compost\"\u003eJust add compost\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 the bag sealed and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Seacliff Organics","offers":[{"title":"10L","offer_id":39265854062615,"sku":"SCOWOCA10L","price":23.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30L","offer_id":33030099468311,"sku":"SCOWOCA20KG","price":56.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1m3 (1000L)","offer_id":33037789757463,"sku":"SCOVERM","price":800.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9104\/0361\/files\/SeacliffMockBags-WormCastings1WM.jpg?v=1747707989"},{"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":"neem-seed-cake-neem-seed-meal","title":"Neem Seed Meal (Ecocert Organic)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNeem Seed Meal (Ecocert organic)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-lede\"\u003eNeem Seed Meal is the pressed cake of neem seed, an Ecocert organic soil amendment with 5.05% nitrogen and 1187 mg\/kg azadirachtin. Growers mix it into soil for slow release nutrients and for its azadirachtin content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: single input amendment (pressed neem seed cake)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplier certificate on file: Ecocert certificate. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/organic-certificates#neem-seed-cake-neem-seed-meal\"\u003eSee the certificate and its dates\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis: 5.05% nitrogen, 4.3% phosphorus as P\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub\u003e5\u003c\/sub\u003e (1.86% elemental P), 2.3% potassium as K\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO (1.94% elemental K); azadirachtin A plus B 1187 mg\/kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse for: soil building and potting mixes, fruiting and flowering crops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRate: 150 g (240 ml) per 50 litres of media; mix in and rest the soil for one week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: Ecocert organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeem Seed Meal is what is left after the oil is pressed from neem seed (Azadirachta indica). The cake keeps a share of the seed's azadirachtin, the compound neem is known for, as well as the protein that carries the nitrogen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figures below are the Sun Bionaturals batch certificate (batch 105083), % by weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplies nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium and sulphur as the cake breaks down in the soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAzadirachtin is the neem compound known as an insect antifeedant and growth disruptor. Growers use the meal in soil for fruiting and flowering crops with pest pressure; the meal is sold as a soil amendment, not as a registered pesticide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeeds soil biology as a protein and oil rich organic matter input.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnalysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNPK = 5.05 - 4.3 - 2.3 (N, P\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub\u003e5\u003c\/sub\u003e, K\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO); elemental 5.05 - 1.86 - 1.94\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrogen (N): 5.05%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhosphorus (P\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub\u003e5\u003c\/sub\u003e): 4.26%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhosphorus (P, elemental): 1.86%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotassium (K\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO): 2.34%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotassium (K, elemental): 1.94%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalcium (Ca): 1.90%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnesium (Mg): 0.87%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSulphur (S): 1.10%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIron (Fe): 0.10%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSodium (Na): 133 mg\/kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper (Cu): 14 mg\/kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManganese (Mn): 49 mg\/kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZinc (Zn): 55 mg\/kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAzadirachtin A plus B: 1187 mg\/kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil building: mix in about 160 g per 50 litres (3.3 kg per cubic metre) and let the soil rest for one week before planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModified media or potting soil: 3.3 kg (about 5.3 litres) per cubic metre. The meal weighs about 0.63 kg per litre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmaller batches: 150 g (240 ml) per 50 litres of media.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil top dress or incorporation: 50 g (80 ml) per square metre.\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-42-nitrogen\"\u003eNitrogen: 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\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-06-carbon-nitrogen-ratio\"\u003eCarbon decides when N shows up\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\u003eRest the soil for a week after mixing it in; fresh neem cake is strong and the pause lets the first flush of breakdown pass before roots meet it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is a soil amendment. Do not use it as a spray or in place of a registered pest control product.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Seacliff Organics","offers":[{"title":"500g","offer_id":32585788063849,"sku":"SCONEEM500G","price":10.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5kg","offer_id":32585788096617,"sku":"SCONEEM1500G","price":21.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3kg","offer_id":32585788129385,"sku":"SCONEEM04KG","price":37.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20kg","offer_id":32585788162153,"sku":"SCONEEM20KG","price":170.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9104\/0361\/files\/SeacliffMockBags-NeemSeedMeal1WM.jpg?v=1747707985"},{"product_id":"sphagnum-peat-moss","title":"Sphagnum Peat Moss","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSphagnum Peat Moss\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-lede\"\u003eSphagnum peat moss from the South Island: the base ingredient for potting mixes and living soil. It holds water, drains well and has a high cation exchange capacity. Not to be confused with sphagnum moss, the dried live moss used for orchids and hanging baskets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: media, soil mix base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse for: the base of potting mixes and living soil; potted plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRate: no fixed rate; it is the base of the mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulk: 500 L and 1000 L; email \u003ca href=\"mailto:store@seaclifforganics.nz\"\u003estore@seaclifforganics.nz\u003c\/a\u003e for a quote, or see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sphagnum-peat-moss-bulk\"\u003eSphagnum Peat Moss Bulk\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePartly decomposed sphagnum moss dug from South Island peat bogs. It is the same peat we use as the base of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/seacliff-organics-living-soil-1\"\u003eLiving Soil v2\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/seacliff-organics-superior-potting-mix\"\u003eSuperior Potting Mix\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolds water and drains at the same time: the fibre holds moisture while the structure keeps air in the mix, which is what potted plants need.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh cation exchange capacity: peat holds calcium, magnesium and potassium against leaching, which is why it can carry a strong mineral charge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow pH. Peat is acid, so lime is added to bring a mix into range, and that lime loads the exchange sites with calcium. This is how a peat based mix gets its calcium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse as the base of a potting mix or living soil with aeration (\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pumice\"\u003epumice\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/perlite-coarse-20l\"\u003eperlite\u003c\/a\u003e), \u003ca href=\"\/products\/worm-castings\"\u003eworm castings\u003c\/a\u003e and amendments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLime it to bring the pH into range for the crop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeat on its own is too acid for most crops. Lime it (ag lime, dolomite or oyster shell) and check pH before planting. Living soil runs 6.2 to 7.2, target 6.6.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry peat is hard to rewet and sheds water. Wet it before mixing, and a little yucca or quillaja helps water sink 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-58-cec-pantry\"\u003eCEC: how big is your pantry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-59-hydrogen-holds-the-seats\"\u003eHydrogen holds the seats\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\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 the bag sealed and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Seacliff Organics","offers":[{"title":"30L","offer_id":32585861070953,"sku":"SCOSPHA30L","price":25.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50L","offer_id":40517331451927,"sku":"SCOSPHA50L","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500L","offer_id":40517331484695,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9104\/0361\/files\/SeacliffMockBags-SphagnumPeatMoss1WM.jpg?v=1747707982"},{"product_id":"potassium-sulfate-sulphate-of-potash","title":"Potassium Sulphate","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePotassium Sulphate (Sulphate of Potash)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-lede\"\u003ePotassium Sulphate, also known as Sulphate of Potash, is a soluble potassium and sulphur fertiliser, 42.00% potassium (50.60% K\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO) and 17.00% sulphur, that is virtually chloride free. It suits fruiting and flowering plants and growers who want potassium without the chloride load of potassium chloride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: mineral fertiliser (soluble salt)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplier certificate on file: BioGro licence 297. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/organic-certificates#potassium-sulfate-sulphate-of-potash\"\u003eSee the certificate and its dates\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis: NPK = 0 - 0 - 50.6 (N, P\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub\u003e5\u003c\/sub\u003e, K\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO); potassium 42.00% elemental; sulphur 17.00%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse for: fruiting and flowering plants; potassium top-ups from a soil test\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRate: 50 to 75 g per square metre before planting; 50 g per established plant at the dripline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulk: 500 kg and 1000 kg quantities available, email store@seaclifforganics.nz for a quote\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePotassium sulphate (sulphate of potash) is a mined and refined mineral salt. It is virtually chloride free and has a lower salt index than potassium chloride (muriate of potash), so it is the potassium source most used in the organic sector. The potassium and sulphur are in sulphate form, readily available to the plant, and it mixes well with other fertilisers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotassium regulates water movement in the plant and drives bud and fruit density. Deficiency shows as burnt edges on old leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSulphur is used for proteins, oils and flavour compounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth are supplied in soluble form, so they are available as soon as they are watered in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnalysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNPK = 0 - 0 - 50.6 (N, P\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub\u003e5\u003c\/sub\u003e, K\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotassium (K\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO) 50.60%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotassium (K, elemental) 42.00%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSulphur (S) 17.00%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeedlings and transplanting: before planting apply 50 to 75 g (about 2 and a half to 3 and a half tablespoons) per square metre of garden. Mix thoroughly into the soil and water in well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstablished plants: apply 50 g (about 2 and a half tablespoons) per plant around the dripline. Lightly fork into the soil and water in well, taking care to wash any product off the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulk is available in 500 kg and 1000 kg quantities; email store@seaclifforganics.nz for a quote.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotassium competes with magnesium and calcium for uptake, so heavy potassium applications can induce a magnesium deficiency even when the soil has enough. It is a soluble salt, so keep it off foliage and water it in, and apply from a soil test rather than by habit.\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-44-potassium\"\u003ePotassium: what it does\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-47-sulphur\"\u003eSulphur: 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":"1kg","offer_id":39315491684375,"sku":"SCOPOTA01KG","price":17.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4kg","offer_id":39315491717143,"sku":"SCOPOTA04KG","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10kg","offer_id":39315491749911,"sku":"SCOPOTA10KG","price":80.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25kg","offer_id":39315492077591,"sku":"SCOPOTA25KG","price":175.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500kg","offer_id":39957382692887,"sku":"SCOPOTA500KG","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000kg","offer_id":39957382758423,"sku":"SCOPOTA1000KG","price":6750.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9104\/0361\/files\/SeacliffMockBags-PotassiumSulfate1WM.jpg?v=1747707980"},{"product_id":"fulvic-acid","title":"NTS Fulvic Acid","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNTS Fulvic Acid\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-lede\"\u003eNTS Fulvic Acid is a fulvic acid powder, 70 percent fulvic acid, made by Nutri-Tech Solutions. Fulvic acid is a chelator: it holds iron, zinc and other metals in solution so roots and leaves can take them up. It is a carrier for foliar sprays and drenches, not a fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: biostimulant, chelator (fulvic acid powder)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic input status: ACO registered farm input 456AI (NTS). \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/organic-certificates#fulvic-acid\"\u003eSee the details and dates\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis: 70 percent fulvic acid; N 3.9%, P\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub\u003e5\u003c\/sub\u003e 5.7% (P 2.5%), K\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO 0.12% (K 0.1%), S 6.9% (supplier typical, dry basis)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse for: carrying trace elements in foliar sprays and soil drenches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRate: foliar 9 to 48 g per 10 L of water; soil drench 4.5 to 24 g per 10 L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFulvic acid is the smallest and most water soluble fraction of humic substances, the dark organic matter left when plant material breaks down. This powder is made by Nutri-Tech Solutions (NTS) and is sold as 70 percent fulvic acid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA chelator is a molecule that wraps around a metal ion, such as iron or zinc, and holds it in a soluble form, so the metal stays in solution instead of precipitating out of reach of the root.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowers use fulvic acid as a carrier: it goes into foliar sprays and drenches that contain trace elements, so the metals stay available on the leaf and in the root zone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn trials, humic substances have increased lateral roots and root hairs. Results vary with the source, the dose and the size of the molecules.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnalysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical analysis (Nutri-Tech Solutions, dry basis):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFulvic acid: 70 percent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrogen (N): 3.9%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhosphorus as P\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub\u003e5\u003c\/sub\u003e: 5.7% (2.5% elemental P)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotassium as K\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO: 0.12% (0.1% elemental K)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSulphur (S): 6.9%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnesium (Mg): 1.8%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalcium (Ca): 1.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliar spray: 3 to 16 teaspoons (9 to 48 g) per 10 L of water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil drench: 1.5 to 8 teaspoons (4.5 to 24 g) per 10 L of water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart at the low end and watch the plants when you first add fulvic acid or change products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNTS advises that the rates of nutrients, supplements and other products may need to drop by 10 to 30% when they are used with fulvic acid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf leaves burn after you add fulvic acid, reduce the rates of the other products in the mix.\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-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":"500g","offer_id":32585627107433,"sku":"SCOFULV500G","price":19.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":32585627140201,"sku":"SCOFULV01KG","price":37.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25kg","offer_id":32585627172969,"sku":"SCOFULV25KG","price":585.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9104\/0361\/files\/SeacliffMockBags-FulvicAcid1WM.jpg?v=1747707978"},{"product_id":"fish-bone-meal","title":"Fish Bone Meal (phos\/calcium\/ nitrogen)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFish Bone Meal (phosphorus, calcium, nitrogen)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-lede\"\u003eFish Bone Meal is a ground fish bone fertiliser that supplies phosphorus and calcium, with some nitrogen and collagen. It suits soil building, potting mixes and a pre-flower top dress for medical cannabis, vegetables and fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: single input amendment (ground fish bone)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplier certificate on file: BioGro licence 5252. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/organic-certificates#fish-bone-meal\"\u003eSee the certificate and its dates\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis: 4% nitrogen, 29.5% phosphorus as P\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub\u003e5\u003c\/sub\u003e (12.9% elemental P), 25.1% calcium, 0.45% magnesium (United Fisheries certificate of analysis)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse for: phosphorus and calcium in soil mixes and potting media, and as a top dress before flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRate: 8 kg (8 litres) per cubic metre of media, or 400 g (400 ml) per 50 litres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulk density: 8 litres of fish bone meal weighs about 8 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFish Bone Meal is made from fish bone, dried and ground. Bone is mostly calcium phosphate, so the meal carries about two parts calcium to one part phosphorus by weight, plus the nitrogen and collagen left in the bone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe analysis below is the United Fisheries certificate of analysis (ICP-MS) for the Calcium Fish Bone MCHC powder we sell. Nitrogen is worked out from the certificate protein figure (24.75% protein divided by 6.25).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplies phosphorus for energy transfer, root growth and flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplies calcium for cell walls and root tips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds a small amount of nitrogen (4%) as the bone protein and collagen break down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReleases slowly: the phosphorus in bone is not water soluble and becomes available as soil biology works on it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnalysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNPK = 4 - 29.5 - 0 (N, P\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub\u003e5\u003c\/sub\u003e, K\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO); elemental 4 - 12.9 - 0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrogen (N): 4.0% (from 24.75% protein)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhosphorus (P\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub\u003e5\u003c\/sub\u003e): 29.47%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhosphorus (P, elemental): 12.86%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalcium (Ca): 25.14%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnesium (Mg): 0.45%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollagen: 14.27%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsh: 68.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoisture: 1.9%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercury (Hg): 0.07 mg\/kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModified media or potting soil: 8 kg (8 litres) per cubic metre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmaller batches: 400 g (400 ml) per 50 litres of media.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: a handful per plant at transplant or before budding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhosphate stays close to where it lands, so mix it through the root zone rather than leaving it on the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh soil phosphorus reduces how much a plant trades with mycorrhizal fungi. Test before adding more to a soil that is already high in Olsen P.\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-43-phosphorus\"\u003ePhosphorus: what it does\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-45-calcium\"\u003eCalcium: what it does\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-17-phosphorus-mycorrhizae\"\u003eToo much P turns mycorrhizae down\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":"2kg","offer_id":32583627702377,"sku":"SCOFIBM01.5KG","price":37.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4kg","offer_id":41557103673367,"sku":"SCOFIBM04KG","price":59.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"25kg","offer_id":39957375713303,"sku":"SCOFIBM025KG","price":267.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9104\/0361\/files\/SeacliffMockBags-FishBoneMeal1WM.jpg?v=1747707975"},{"product_id":"magnesium-sulfate-epsom-salts","title":"Magnesium Sulphate","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMagnesium Sulphate (Epsom salts)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-lede\"\u003eMagnesium Sulphate, also called Epsom salts, is a soluble salt that supplies magnesium and sulphur, 10.00% magnesium and 13.00% sulphur. It suits growers correcting a magnesium deficiency on flowering, fruiting or vegetable crops, as a foliar spray or through the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: soluble mineral salt (amendment)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplier certificate on file: BioGro licence 297. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/organic-certificates#magnesium-sulfate-epsom-salts\"\u003eSee the certificate and its dates\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis: magnesium 10.00%, sulphur 13.00%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse for: correcting magnesium deficiency on flowering, fruiting and vegetable crops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRate: foliar 110 g (6 tablespoons) per 10 litres of water once a month\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnesium sulphate heptahydrate, the crystalline salt sold as Epsom salts. It dissolves fully in water, so it is quick acting as a soil drench or foliar spray and does not change soil pH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnesium is the atom at the centre of chlorophyll, so a shortage shows as yellowing between green veins on the older leaves first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnesium is also a cofactor for many plant enzymes, including those involved in energy transfer and sugar movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe sulphate half supplies sulphur, used for proteins, oils and flavour compounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBecause it is fully soluble it corrects a deficiency faster than dolomite lime, which is the slow, pH raising magnesium source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnalysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSulphur (S) 13.00%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnesium (Mg) 10.00%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliar spray: 6 tablespoons (110 g) per 10 litres of water once a month.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor more frequent use, cut the dose to 1.5 tablespoons (27 g) per 10 litres of water once a week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpray with the lights off or in the cool of the day and wet both sides of the leaf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnesium competes with potassium and calcium for uptake, so adding magnesium a soil does not need can induce a potassium or calcium shortage. Yellowing between the veins has other causes too; confirm with a soil or leaf test before treating. Magnesium sulphate does not lift pH; if the soil is acid and short of magnesium, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dolomite-lime\"\u003edolomite lime\u003c\/a\u003e does both jobs.\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-46-magnesium\"\u003eMagnesium: what it does\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-47-sulphur\"\u003eSulphur: 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":"2kg","offer_id":33030314590231,"sku":"SCOMAGS02KG","price":8.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4kg","offer_id":33030314622999,"sku":"SCOMAGS04KG","price":18.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9104\/0361\/files\/SeacliffMockBags-MagnesiumSulphate1WM.jpg?v=1747707972"},{"product_id":"calphos-colloidal-soft-rock-phosphate","title":"Colloidal Soft Rock Phosphate (ACO Organic calcium phosphate)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eColloidal Soft Rock Phosphate (ACO Organic calcium phosphate)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-lede\"\u003eColloidal Soft Rock Phosphate is a clay based calcium phosphate rock, a slow phosphorus and calcium source for living soil, compost and garden beds. It is not the same as hard rock phosphate: the colloidal clay form is finer and releases to soil life more readily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: amendment (phosphorus and calcium)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic input status: ACO registered farm input 456AI (NTS). \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/organic-certificates#calphos-colloidal-soft-rock-phosphate\"\u003eSee the details and dates\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis: 8 to 9% phosphorus (18 to 21% as P\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub\u003e5\u003c\/sub\u003e), 19.3% calcium, 15 to 26% silicon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse for: slow phosphorus and calcium in soil mixes, compost and beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRate: 130 g to 650 g per square metre, broadcast and incorporated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: ACO (Australian Certified Organic) input, as stated in the product name\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\u003eSoft rock phosphate is a colloidal clay based calcium phosphate, supplied by Nutri-Tech Solutions. It is not to be confused with regular (hard) rock phosphate. It carries 8 to 9% phosphorus (18 to 21% as P\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub\u003e5\u003c\/sub\u003e), 19.3% calcium, 15 to 26% silicon and a range of trace elements, and is part of our soil regeneration programme as a microbe friendly phosphorus source.\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\u003ePhosphorus drives energy transfer in the plant (ATP), early root growth, flowering and seed set. A shortage shows as purple old leaves and slow, cold roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlmost none of the phosphorus is water soluble. Root acids and soil microbes release it over seasons, so it feeds the soil rather than spiking one crop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhosphate binds to soil within millimetres of where it lands, so losses by leaching are small. That also means it needs to be mixed into the root zone, not left on top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe calcium and silicon come along with the phosphorus: every amendment brings passengers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnalysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical analysis (Nutri-Tech Solutions), % by weight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrogen (N) 0.00%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhosphorus (P\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub\u003e5\u003c\/sub\u003e) 20.62%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhosphorus (P, elemental) 9.00%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotassium (K\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO) 0.84%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotassium (K, elemental) 0.70%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSulphur (S) 0.15%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalcium (Ca) 19.30%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnesium (Mg) 0.46%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSodium (Na) 0.00%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIron (Fe) 2.00%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilicon (Si) 15 to 26%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManganese (Mn) 1100 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZinc (Zn) 260 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper (Cu) 130 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompost: 650 g or 500 mL per cubic metre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModified media and potting soil: 650 g to 3.5 kg, or 500 mL to 2.5 L, per cubic metre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModified media and potting soil: 32.5 g to 175 g, or 25 mL to 135 mL, per 50 L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil grown crops, broadcast and incorporate: 130 g to 650 g per square metre (1300 to 6500 kg per hectare).\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-43-phosphorus\"\u003ePhosphorus: what it does\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-66-phosphate-stays-where-it-lands\"\u003ePhosphate stays where it lands\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-17-phosphorus-mycorrhizae\"\u003eToo much P turns mycorrhizae down\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":"500g","offer_id":40462328397847,"sku":"SCOCALPH500G","price":15.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2kg","offer_id":32469640183913,"sku":"SCOCALPH02KG","price":30.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4kg","offer_id":32469640216681,"sku":"SCOCALPH04KG","price":56.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20kg","offer_id":33030118899735,"sku":"SCOCALPH20KG","price":185.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1Ton","offer_id":32583609811049,"sku":"SCOCALPHTON","price":2999.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9104\/0361\/files\/SeacliffMockBags-ColloidalSoftRock1WM.jpg?v=1747707970"},{"product_id":"fish-meal","title":"Fish Meal (nitrogen\/ phos)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFish Meal (nitrogen, phosphorus)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-lede\"\u003eFish Meal is a dried, ground fish fertiliser with 10.9% nitrogen and 8.7% phosphorus as P\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub\u003e5\u003c\/sub\u003e. It is the strongest dry nitrogen input in the Seacliff range and suits soil building for heavy feeders such as medical cannabis, brassicas and corn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: single input amendment (dried fish meal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplier certificate on file: BioGro licence 202. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/organic-certificates#fish-meal\"\u003eSee the certificate and its dates\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis: 10.9% nitrogen, 8.7% phosphorus as P\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub\u003e5\u003c\/sub\u003e (3.8% elemental P), 0.67% potassium as K\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO (0.56% elemental K), 6.2% calcium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse for: nitrogen and phosphorus in soil mixes, beds and compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRate: 330 g (550 ml) per square metre of bed, or 110 g (183 ml) per 50 litres of media, for the heavy feeder nitrogen target\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack sizes: retail bags; commercial and bulk sizes (500 kg and 1000 kg) on enquiry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFish Meal is whole fish, cooked, pressed, dried and ground. The protein in the fish is where the nitrogen sits, and the bone fraction brings phosphorus and calcium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe analysis below is the Cawthron Institute report (ICP-MS) for this material. For organic input status, email store@seaclifforganics.nz. Bulk is available in 500 kg and 1000 kg lots; email store@seaclifforganics.nz for a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplies nitrogen for protein and chlorophyll, so it drives leaf and stem growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplies phosphorus and calcium along with the nitrogen; dose it for nitrogen and the phosphorus comes with it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReleases as soil microbes break the protein down, so it is a slow hump of nitrogen rather than a spike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnalysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNPK = 10.9 - 8.7 - 0.7 (N, P\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub\u003e5\u003c\/sub\u003e, K\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO); elemental 10.9 - 3.8 - 0.56\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrogen (N): 10.90%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhosphorus (P\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub\u003e5\u003c\/sub\u003e): 8.71%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhosphorus (P, elemental): 3.80%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotassium (K\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO): 0.67%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotassium (K, elemental): 0.56%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSulphur (S): 1.20%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalcium (Ca): 6.20%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnesium (Mg): 0.17%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSodium (Na): 0.43%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIron (Fe): 0.01%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper (Cu): 1.2 mg\/kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManganese (Mn): 6.0 mg\/kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZinc (Zn): 72.0 mg\/kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoron (B): less than 5 mg\/kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCobalt (Co): 0.03 mg\/kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMolybdenum (Mo): 0.07 mg\/kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelenium (Se): 2.90 mg\/kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy feeder nitrogen target of 150 ppm (about 336 kg of nitrogen per hectare):\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeds: 330 g (550 ml) per square metre of ground area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModified media or compost: 2200 g (3665 ml) per cubic metre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmaller batches: 110 g (183 ml) per 50 litres of media.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume guide: 2 litres is about 8.5 cups; 8 litres is about 34 cups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDose it for nitrogen only. At the nitrogen rate it also adds phosphorus and calcium, so check a soil test before repeating the full 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-42-nitrogen\"\u003eNitrogen: what it does\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-05-nitrogen-whole-crop\"\u003eNitrogen for the whole crop\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\u003cli\u003eStrong smell when wet; mix it in rather than leaving it on the surface, and keep it away from pets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Seacliff Organics","offers":[{"title":"1kg","offer_id":32583628685417,"sku":"SCOFISME01KG","price":40.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4kg","offer_id":32583628718185,"sku":"SCOFISME04KG","price":80.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30kg","offer_id":32583628750953,"sku":"SCOFISME25KG","price":305.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500kg","offer_id":40505472253975,"sku":null,"price":3500.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9104\/0361\/files\/SeacliffMockBags-FishMeal1WM.jpg?v=1747707967"},{"product_id":"karanja-seed-meal","title":"Karanja Seed Meal (Ecocert organic)(slow release nitrogen)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKaranja Seed Meal (Ecocert organic, slow release nitrogen)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-lede\"\u003eKaranja Seed Meal is the pressed cake of karanja (Pongamia) seed, an Ecocert organic slow release nitrogen fertiliser with 3.85% nitrogen. Growers use it in garden soils and potting mixes as an alternative to neem seed meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: single input amendment (pressed karanja seed cake)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplier certificate on file: Ecocert certificate. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/organic-certificates#karanja-seed-meal\"\u003eSee the certificate and its dates\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis: 3.85% nitrogen, 2.2% phosphorus as P\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub\u003e5\u003c\/sub\u003e (0.95% elemental P), 1.2% potassium as K\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO (0.96% elemental K), 1.25% calcium, 0.78% magnesium; 3.5% residual oil; karanjin 1050 mg\/kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse for: slow release nitrogen in soil mixes, beds and top dressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRate: 1.8 kg (3 litres) per cubic metre of media, or 90 g (150 ml) per 50 litres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: Ecocert organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKaranja Seed Meal is what is left after the oil is pressed from karanja seed (Pongamia pinnata). The cake is a protein meal with about 3.5% oil still in it, so the nitrogen is released as soil microbes break the protein down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figures below are from the Sun Bionaturals certificate for the current batch (batch 2050824, manufactured August 2024). The earlier 2021 batch read 8.1% nitrogen; this batch reads 3.85%, so the nitrogen rates below have been recalculated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplies nitrogen slowly for protein and chlorophyll: steady leaf and stem growth rather than a spike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrings a little phosphorus and potassium with the nitrogen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed by growers as a neem seed meal alternative in soil mixes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnalysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNPK = 3.85 - 2.2 - 1.2 (N, P\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub\u003e5\u003c\/sub\u003e, K\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO); elemental 3.85 - 0.95 - 0.96\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrogen (N): 3.85%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhosphorus (P\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub\u003e5\u003c\/sub\u003e): 2.18%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhosphorus (P, elemental): 0.95%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotassium (K\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO): 1.16%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotassium (K, elemental): 0.96%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalcium (Ca): 1.25%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnesium (Mg): 0.78%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSodium (Na): 132 mg\/kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper (Cu): 10 mg\/kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKaranjin: 1050 mg\/kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResidual oil: 3.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoisture: 7.8%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH: 5.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModified media or potting soil: 1.8 kg (3 litres) per cubic metre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmaller batches: 90 g (150 ml) per 50 litres of media.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil top dress or incorporation: 40 g (70 ml) per square metre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy feeder nitrogen target of 150 ppm (about 336 kg of nitrogen per hectare): 816 g per square metre of bed, 5445 g per cubic metre of media, or 271 g per 50 litres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery organic nitrogen input needs time and soil life to release. Mix it in ahead of planting rather than expecting a quick fix.\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-42-nitrogen\"\u003eNitrogen: what it does\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-05-nitrogen-whole-crop\"\u003eNitrogen for the whole crop\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-06-carbon-nitrogen-ratio\"\u003eCarbon decides when N shows up\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":32585642705001,"sku":"SCOKARA500G","price":24.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5kg","offer_id":32469664006249,"sku":"SCOKARA1500G","price":50.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4kg","offer_id":32469664039017,"sku":"SCOKARA04KG","price":90.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20kg","offer_id":32585643130985,"sku":"SCO-11723","price":170.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9104\/0361\/files\/SeacliffMockBags-KaranjaSeedMix1WM.jpg?v=1747707963"},{"product_id":"amino-acid-powder","title":"Amino Acid Powder (fancy nitrogen)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAmino Acid Powder (amino nitrogen)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-lede\"\u003eAmino Acid Powder is a freeze dried, water soluble hydrolysed protein powder with 15% nitrogen in amino acid form. It is a fast, plant available nitrogen for irrigation, hydroponics, compost teas and foliar sprays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: water soluble amino acid powder (Hortigro AminoPro-N, enzymatically hydrolysed protein)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplier certificate on file: BioGro licence 5327. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/organic-certificates#amino-acid-powder\"\u003eSee the certificate and its dates\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis: 15% nitrogen, 14.8% organic nitrogen, 87.95% total amino acids, 4.58% free amino acids, 42% total carbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse for: root zone feeding, hydroponics and aeroponics, compost tea, foliar spray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRate: 2.5 teaspoons per 10 litres of water, once or twice a week, in vegetative growth and flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYield: half a kilogram makes around 2000 litres of liquid at the page rates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmino Acid Powder is Hortigro AminoPro-N: protein hydrolysed (broken into its amino acids), cold processed and freeze dried into a powder that dissolves in water. It can be used in any irrigation system, in hydroponics or aeroponics, in compost teas or as a foliar spray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figures below are the supplier's stated analysis (Hortigro Ltd, Pukekohe; 15% nitrogen on the supplier invoice).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplies nitrogen as amino acids, a form the plant can take up and use as it is instead of building amino acids from nitrate first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn soil it is also the fastest organic nitrogen there is: microbes take amino acids within hours, so it is a spike, not a slow hump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDissolves fully, so it goes through drippers and sprayers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnalysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNPK = 15 - 0 - 0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrogen (N): 15.00%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic nitrogen: 14.8%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree amino acids: 4.58%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal carbon: 42%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal amino acids: 87.95%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoot zone (soil; double the dose for hydroponics):\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeedlings and cuttings: half a teaspoon per 10 litres of water, once or twice a week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegetative: 2.5 teaspoons per 10 litres of water, once or twice a week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering: 2.5 teaspoons per 10 litres of water, once or twice a week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompost tea: 3 teaspoons per 10 litres of water at the start of the brew.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliar spray, seedlings and cuttings: half a teaspoon per 10 litres of water, once or twice a week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliar spray, vegetative and flowering: 3 to 7.5 teaspoons per 10 litres of water, once or twice a week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy feeder nitrogen target of 150 ppm (about 336 kg of nitrogen per hectare): 220 g (388 ml) per square metre of bed, 1466 g (2586 ml) per cubic metre of media, or 73 g (128 ml) per 50 litres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is a fast nitrogen. Soil barely holds the nitrate that follows, so feed little and often rather than one big dose, and do not use it as the only nitrogen for a whole 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-82-amino-acids-fast-nitrogen\"\u003eAmino acids: fast nitrogen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-16-nitrate-leaches\"\u003eNitrate leaches, ammonium waits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-05-nitrogen-whole-crop\"\u003eNitrogen for the whole crop\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\u003eHygroscopic: the powder takes up moisture and cakes. Reseal the bag straight away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Seacliff Organics","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":39767582638103,"sku":"SCOAMIN50G","price":19.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":33031059144727,"sku":"SCOAMIN250G","price":29.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"500g","offer_id":32469599715433,"sku":"SCOAMIN500G","price":53.8,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.0kg","offer_id":40555902730263,"sku":"SCOAMIN1.5KG","price":95.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20kg","offer_id":39264973094935,"sku":"SCOAMIN020KG","price":239.8,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9104\/0361\/files\/SeacliffMockBags-AminoAcidPowder1WM.jpg?v=1747707960"},{"product_id":"coconut-water-powder","title":"Horticultural Coconut Water Powder","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHorticultural Coconut Water Powder\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-lede\"\u003eCoconut water powder is dried coconut water for horticultural use. A mild additive that growers dissolve in hot water and apply as a foliar spray or drench through the growing cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: biostimulant additive (coconut water powder)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse for: foliar sprays and drenches; regular watering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRate: 1 teaspoon dissolved in hot water, then added to 5 L of water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoconut water is the liquid inside a young coconut. This powder is that liquid dried, so it keeps on the shelf and can be measured by the teaspoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoconut water contains sugars, B vitamins and small amounts of minerals, including calcium, iron, manganese, magnesium and zinc. The amounts are small, so it is not a fertiliser and no nutrient analysis is claimed for it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is mild, which is why growers use it as a regular addition to watering and foliar sprays rather than as a one off treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDissolve 1 teaspoon of coconut water powder in hot water, then add to 5 L of water and apply to the plant as a foliar spray or drench.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrip system: 0.5 kg per acre (about 1.2 kg per hectare), dissolved in hot water first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliar spray, field scale: 0.25 kg per acre (about 0.6 kg per hectare).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix fresh each time. Sugary solutions do not keep.\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-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\u003eOnce opened, keep sealed and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Seacliff Organics","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":39623710998551,"sku":"SCOCOWP50G","price":12.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":32583617511529,"sku":"SCOCOWP500G","price":60.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":33031064027159,"sku":"SCOCOWP01KG","price":125.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9104\/0361\/files\/SeacliffMockBags-CoconutWaterPowder1WM.jpg?v=1747707955"},{"product_id":"flax-seed-meal","title":"Organic Flaxseed Meal (slow release nitrogen)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOrganic Flaxseed Meal (slow release nitrogen)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-lede\"\u003eOrganic Flaxseed Meal (linseed meal) is the pressed cake of New Zealand flax seed, a slow release nitrogen fertiliser with 4.8 to 5.7% nitrogen from its protein. It suits top dressing, bed preparation and potting mixes for medical cannabis and vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: single input amendment (pressed flaxseed cake, linseed meal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplier certificate on file: AsureQuality certificate, BioGro licence 5494. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/organic-certificates#flax-seed-meal\"\u003eSee the certificate and its dates\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis: 4.8% nitrogen (4.8 to 5.7% range), 1.8% phosphorus as P\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub\u003e5\u003c\/sub\u003e (0.79% elemental P); potassium and sulphur not stated by the supplier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse for: slow release nitrogen as a top dress or mixed into beds and media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRate: a quarter to half a cup (37 to 75 g) per plant as a top dress, or 500 g per square metre mixed into established beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: organic (supplier Bio Oils NZ; certifier not named on the page)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlaxseed Meal, also called linseed meal, is what is left after the oil is pressed from flax seed (Linum usitatissimum). It comes from Bio Oils NZ. The meal is 30 to 36% protein, and that protein is where the nitrogen sits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figures below are the supplier's typical analysis, not a batch test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplies nitrogen slowly as soil microbes break the protein down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrings a little phosphorus, magnesium and calcium with it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA protein rich organic matter input that soil bacteria and fungi feed on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnalysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNPK = 4.8 - 1.8 - 0 (N, P\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub\u003e5\u003c\/sub\u003e, K\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO); elemental 4.8 - 0.79 - potassium not stated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplier typical analysis (Bio Oils NZ), % by weight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrogen (N): 4.80% (supplier range 4.8 to 5.7%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhosphorus (P\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub\u003e5\u003c\/sub\u003e): 1.81%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhosphorus (P, elemental): 0.79%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotassium (K): not stated by the supplier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSulphur (S): not stated by the supplier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalcium (Ca): 0.30%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnesium (Mg): 0.50%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSodium (Na): 0.08%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIron (Fe): 87 mg\/kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop dressing: a quarter to half a cup (37 to 75 g) per plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstablished gardens: 500 g per square metre (about 3 and a third cups), mixed into the soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy feeder nitrogen target of 150 ppm (about 336 kg of nitrogen per hectare): 660 g (1047 ml) per square metre of bed, 4400 g (6982 ml) per cubic metre of media, or 220 g (350 ml) per 50 litres.\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-42-nitrogen\"\u003eNitrogen: what it does\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-06-carbon-nitrogen-ratio\"\u003eCarbon decides when N shows up\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-05-nitrogen-whole-crop\"\u003eNitrogen for the whole crop\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":"400g","offer_id":32585571172457,"sku":"SCOFLSM400G","price":6.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5kg","offer_id":32585571205225,"sku":"SCOFLSM01.5KG","price":18.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4kg","offer_id":32585571237993,"sku":"SCOFLSM04KG","price":39.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"10kg","offer_id":32585571270761,"sku":"SCOFLSM10KG","price":89.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25kg","offer_id":39957376073751,"sku":"SCOFLSM25KG","price":199.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9104\/0361\/files\/SeacliffMockBags-OrganicFlaxseedMeal1WM.jpg?v=1747707953"},{"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":"tropf-blumat-8-8mm-elbow","title":"Tropf Blumat 8-8mm Elbow","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTropf Blumat 8 mm to 8 mm Elbow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-lede\"\u003eAn 8 mm elbow connector for Tropf Blumat irrigation. It joins two lengths of 8 mm supply tube at a right angle so the line can turn a corner neatly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Tropf Blumat connector (8 mm elbow)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits: 8 mm Blumat supply tube on both ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse for: turning an 8 mm supply line round the corner of a bed, tent or bench\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 8 mm elbow is a push fit right angle connector from the Tropf Blumat range. Each end takes 8 mm Blumat supply tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA straight run of 8 mm tube kinks when it is bent hard round a corner, and a kink restricts flow to every cone past it. An elbow lets the supply line change direction without a bend in the tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut the 8 mm supply tube square, push one end into each side of the elbow, and pull gently to check it is seated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tropf-blumat-8mm-3mm-8mm-t-junction-3-pack\"\u003e8 mm to 3 mm T junction\u003c\/a\u003e wherever a cone needs to branch off the supply line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse \u003ca href=\"\/products\/blumat-supportsticks\"\u003esupport sticks\u003c\/a\u003e to hold the 8 mm line in place.\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-19-living-soil-moisture\"\u003eLiving soil media: keep it evenly moist\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Blumat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32470738403433,"sku":"GRN-11589","price":4.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9104\/0361\/products\/IMG_9545.jpg?v=1747707945"},{"product_id":"tropf-blumat-3mm-feeder-tube-10m","title":"Tropf Blumat 3mm Feeder Tube - 10m","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTropf Blumat 3 mm Feeder Tube, 10 m\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-lede\"\u003eA 10 metre roll of 3 mm Tropf Blumat feeder tube, the thin drip tube that runs from the supply line to each Blumat cone. Use it to replace worn tube or extend an existing Blumat system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Tropf Blumat 3 mm feeder (drip) tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 10 metres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits: Tropf Blumat classic cones, 3 mm T junctions and mini T junctions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse for: replacement feeder tube, or extra reach when adding cones to an existing system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in: Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the same 3 mm tube supplied with Tropf Blumat classic cones, sold by the 10 metre roll. It is made in Germany for Blumat and fits the Blumat 3 mm connectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3 mm tube carries water from the 8 mm supply line to the dripper at each cone. A longer run lets you place cones where the plants are rather than where the supply line happens to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut to length and push onto the 3 mm outlet of a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tropf-blumat-8mm-3mm-8mm-t-junction-3-pack\"\u003e8 mm to 3 mm T junction\u003c\/a\u003e or a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/blumat-mini-t-junctions-3mm-3-pack\"\u003e3 mm mini T junction\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm the end of the tube in hot water if it is stiff; it pushes on more easily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep runs short where you can. Very long 3 mm runs slow the drip 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-19-living-soil-moisture\"\u003eLiving soil media: keep it evenly moist\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-75-roots-feel-tension-not-litres\"\u003eRoots feel tension, not litres\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Blumat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32470738829417,"sku":"GRN-11564","price":24.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9104\/0361\/products\/IMG_9546.jpg?v=1747707943"},{"product_id":"tropf-blumat-8mm-3mm-8mm-t-junction-3-pack","title":"Tropf Blumat - 8mm-3mm-8mm T Junction - 3 pack","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTropf Blumat 8 mm \/ 3 mm \/ 8 mm T Junction, 3 pack\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-lede\"\u003eA pack of three Tropf Blumat T junctions that tap a 3 mm feeder line off the 8 mm supply line. One is needed for every Blumat cone that feeds from the main line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Tropf Blumat connector (8 mm in, 3 mm branch, 8 mm out)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack: 3 junctions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits: 8 mm supply tube on the two ends, 3 mm feeder tube on the middle outlet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse for: adding cones to an 8 mm supply line, or reconnecting after you have cut in extra feeder tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 8 mm supply line passes straight through the two outer ends of the T. The 3 mm outlet in the middle takes the feeder tube that runs to a Blumat cone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach T junction is one branch point. If you add cones to a system, or cut the supply line to insert more \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tropf-blumat-3mm-feeder-tube-10m\"\u003efeeder tube\u003c\/a\u003e, you need one of these for each new branch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut the 8 mm supply tube where the branch is wanted and push each cut end onto the 8 mm sides of the T.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePush 3 mm feeder tube onto the middle outlet and run it to the cone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo turn the supply line round a corner, use the Tropf Blumat 8 mm elbow instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo branch a 3 mm line into two, use a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/blumat-mini-t-junctions-3mm-3-pack\"\u003e3 mm mini T junction\u003c\/a\u003e.\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-19-living-soil-moisture\"\u003eLiving soil media: keep it evenly moist\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-75-roots-feel-tension-not-litres\"\u003eRoots feel tension, not litres\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Blumat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32470739320937,"sku":"GRN-32409","price":4.45,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9104\/0361\/products\/IMG_2383a.jpg?v=1747707940"},{"product_id":"blumat-mini-t-junctions-3mm-3-pack","title":"Tropf Blumat - Mini T Junctions - 3mm - 3 Pack","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTropf Blumat Mini T Junctions, 3 mm, 3 pack\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-lede\"\u003eA pack of three 3 mm Tropf Blumat mini T junctions. They split a 3 mm feeder line in two, so one branch can feed extra cones across a bed or fabric pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Tropf Blumat connector (3 mm T, all three ports)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack: 3 junctions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits: 3 mm Blumat feeder tube on every port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse for: branching a 3 mm feeder line to reach more cones in a bed, tent or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/root-pouch-boxer-range-56l-378l\"\u003efabric pot\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach mini T has three 3 mm ports. It sits in the 3 mm feeder line, not the 8 mm supply line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single 3 mm feeder run can serve more than one cone once it is branched. Mini T junctions let you spread cones across a wide bed without running a second 8 mm supply line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut the 3 mm feeder tube and push the two ends onto opposite ports of the T.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun a new length of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tropf-blumat-3mm-feeder-tube-10m\"\u003e3 mm feeder tube\u003c\/a\u003e from the third port to the extra cone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo branch from the 8 mm supply line instead, use the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tropf-blumat-8mm-3mm-8mm-t-junction-3-pack\"\u003e8 mm to 3 mm T junction\u003c\/a\u003e.\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-19-living-soil-moisture\"\u003eLiving soil media: keep it evenly moist\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-75-roots-feel-tension-not-litres\"\u003eRoots feel tension, not litres\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Blumat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32470739484777,"sku":"GRN-32119","price":7.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9104\/0361\/products\/Blumat_t_piece_small_c1bc2ae8-69da-4e23-a37b-a81ec298c058_Watermarked.jpg?v=1747707937"},{"product_id":"blumat-supportsticks","title":"Tropf Blumat - Support Sticks","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTropf Blumat Support Sticks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-lede\"\u003eSupport sticks for Tropf Blumat irrigation. They push into the soil and hold the 8 mm supply tube off the surface so the line stays put and the system is tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Tropf Blumat tube holder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits: 8 mm Blumat feeder (supply) tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse for: holding the supply line in position around beds, pots and benches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Blumat support stick is a stake with a clip on top that grips 8 mm Blumat tube. It is part of the standard Tropf Blumat range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupply tube that lies loose gets pulled, kinked or buried. Clipping it to a stick every so often keeps the line straight, keeps cones where you placed them, and makes a larger system easier to check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePush the stick into the soil beside the run of 8 mm tube and clip the tube in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace sticks along the line so there is no slack to kink, and add one at each elbow or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tropf-blumat-8mm-3mm-8mm-t-junction-3-pack\"\u003eT junction\u003c\/a\u003e.\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-19-living-soil-moisture\"\u003eLiving soil media: keep it evenly moist\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Blumat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32470739681385,"sku":"GRN-42002","price":12.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9104\/0361\/products\/IMG_7789_e8dcf88a-4b5b-4db1-8329-95ce0c1914f2.jpg?v=1747707934"},{"product_id":"pressurereducer","title":"Tropf Blumat - Pressure Reducer","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTropf Blumat Pressure Reducer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-lede\"\u003eA pressure reducer that lets you run Tropf Blumat cones from a mains tap instead of a gravity fed reservoir. It screws onto a standard garden tap and has an 8 mm outlet for the Blumat supply tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Tropf Blumat pressure reducer (tap connection)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInlet: screws onto a mains tap that takes a standard garden hose fitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutlet: 8 mm male, takes Blumat 8 mm supply tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse for: running Blumat cones from mains water; supplying more cones than a reservoir can; feeding cones up to 4 metres above the water source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropf Blumat cones are made for low pressure supply. The pressure reducer drops mains pressure to a level the cones are designed for, so the system can be plumbed to a tap rather than a raised tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGives a steadier supply pressure than a reservoir, so the system is not affected by tank level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports more cones on one line than a gravity reservoir, because the pressure is higher and constant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllows cones to sit up to 4 metres above the water source (supplier figure).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrew the reducer onto the tap. Most taps that accept a standard garden hose fitting will work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePush 8 mm Blumat supply tube onto the outlet and run it to your \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tropf-blumat-8mm-3mm-8mm-t-junction-3-pack\"\u003eT junctions\u003c\/a\u003e and cones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet each cone as usual after the line has filled and bled of air.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandling and storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not connect Tropf Blumat cones straight to mains water without the reducer. The cones are a low pressure system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the first few days closely: a mains fed system will keep delivering water if a cone is set too open.\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-19-living-soil-moisture\"\u003eLiving soil media: keep it evenly moist\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-75-roots-feel-tension-not-litres\"\u003eRoots feel tension, not litres\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Blumat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32470740566121,"sku":"GRN-36001","price":75.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9104\/0361\/products\/IMG_7778_e8ee6e10-af22-4182-a524-f0c39226425e.jpg?v=1747707927"},{"product_id":"root-pouch-boxer-range-56l-378l","title":"Root Pouch - Boxer Range - 56L \/ 378L","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRoot Pouch Boxer Range, 56 L to 378 L\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-lede\"\u003eRoot Pouch Boxer fabric pots in sizes from 56 litres to 378 litres. The Boxer range is the heavy duty, non degradable Root Pouch, made for above ground growing that is reused season after season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: fabric grow pot (Root Pouch, Boxer range)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSizes: 56 L to 378 L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFabric: 250 g per square metre PET (polyester) fabric made from 100% recycled water bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse for: above ground and pot in pot growing; living soil containers for larger plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandles: reinforced; industrial strength stitching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifespan: non degradable, reusable for many seasons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoot Pouch makes fabric pots in several ranges. Boxer is the most durable of them: a heavyweight 250 g per square metre fabric spun from recycled PET bottles, with reinforced handles and industrial strength stitching. It is UV resistant, BPA free and non toxic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir prunes roots: when a root tip reaches the fabric wall it is held and stops, and the plant responds by branching further back. Roots fill the pot rather than circling the wall as they do in a plastic pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrains and breathes through the fabric, so the root zone is less likely to sit waterlogged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolds a large volume of living soil for a plant that will spend a full season in one container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/seacliff-organics-living-soil-1\"\u003eLiving Soil v2\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/seacliff-organics-superior-potting-mix\"\u003eSuperior Potting Mix\u003c\/a\u003e, firm lightly and water in before planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFabric pots dry faster than plastic, especially at the sides. Keep the whole root zone evenly moist, check the edges for dry pockets, and use a moisture meter or Blumat cones rather than guessing.\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-18-water-deep-seldom\"\u003eWater deep, water seldom\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-19-living-soil-moisture\"\u003eLiving soil media: keep it evenly moist\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandling and storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash or gentle machine cycle, air dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmpty and dry before storing between seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoxer is non degradable and is not the right choice for planting in the ground. Root Pouch makes degradable ranges for that.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Root Pouch","offers":[{"title":"56L Brown With Handles","offer_id":32470818881641,"sku":"3-RPBL56","price":12.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"378L","offer_id":32470818914409,"sku":"3-RPBL378","price":49.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9104\/0361\/products\/IMG_9380.jpg?v=1747707922"},{"product_id":"soil-testing-service","title":"Soil \u0026 Modified Medium Testing Services","description":"\u003ch2\u003eComplete Soil \u0026amp; Modified Medium Analysis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeacliff Organics teams up with some of the most advanced analytical laboratories in the world to provide the most comprehensive organic soil and modified medium reports to you, the gardener.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe offer basic testing with deliverable reports to you, as well as a full customised analysis and prescription, building your soil's long term health and performance. Our testing services are suitable for both soils, and modified mediums.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eUpon placing your order please email dan@seaclifforganics.nz  or simpy click the link after this sentence which contains all the instructions for getting the sample out of the ground and to the lab             \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seaclifforganics.nz\/pages\/soil-sampling-instructions\" title=\"Seacliff Organics NZ Soil Sampling Instructions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esoil sampling instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSend samples to Jason smith 24a London St, \u003cspan\u003eDunedin 9016\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e (expect a 2 to 3 week turn around once the package has reached us)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur testing options include**;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Standard Soil Test\u003cbr\u003eThe Standard Test package includes pH, organic matter, base\u003cbr\u003esaturation, total exchange capacity, Mehlich III extractable\u003cbr\u003esulfur, phosphorous, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium,\u003cbr\u003eboron, iron, manganese, copper, zinc, aluminum\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Standard with Extras\u003cbr\u003eThe standard test with Cobalt, Molybdenum, Selenium, Silicon, Conductivity, ENR\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Saturated Paste Test\u003cbr\u003eThe saturated paste package includes pH, soluble salts, chloride, bicarbonate, water soluble phosphorous, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, boron, iron, copper, zinc, aluminum, sulfur, and manganese\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Complete Soil Test\u003cbr\u003eThe complete soil package includes Standard package plus saturated paste package plus nitrate and ammonium\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Complete Soil Test With Extras\u003cbr\u003eThe complete package plus \u003cspan\u003eCobalt, Molybdenum, Selenium, Silicon, Conductivity, ENR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Prescription\u003cbr\u003eWe provide a full prescription service based off your tests. We use organic amendments, mixed and blended based off the area of soil or volume of modified medium you are building. Prescriptions are the most cost effective way of amending your growing media, ensuring you only use what is needed, and we offer discounted prices on our amendments as prescribed*\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*Please note this price includes prescription analysis only, cost of amendments will be quoted after test has returned.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**All prices are per sample\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Seacliff Organics","offers":[{"title":"Standard Soil Test","offer_id":39307632181271,"sku":"SST001","price":259.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard Soil Test + Prescription","offer_id":39307648892951,"sku":"SST003","price":289.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard Soil Test With Extras","offer_id":39307632705559,"sku":"SST002","price":269.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard Soil Test With Extras + Prescription","offer_id":39307648925719,"sku":"SST004","price":299.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Complete Soil Test","offer_id":39307637391383,"sku":"CST001","price":279.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Complete Soil Test + Prescription","offer_id":39307648958487,"sku":"CST003","price":309.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Complete Soil Test With Extras","offer_id":39296908689431,"sku":"CST002","price":299.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Complete Soil Test With Extras + Prescription","offer_id":39307648991255,"sku":"CST004","price":329.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9104\/0361\/products\/AdobeStock_275120773.jpg?v=1603320193"},{"product_id":"dolomite-lime","title":"Dolomite Lime (calcium\/ magnesium)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDolomite Lime (calcium and magnesium)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-lede\"\u003eDolomite Lime is a calcium magnesium carbonate, a lime that supplies magnesium as well as calcium. Use it when a soil test shows pH and magnesium are both low, in garden beds, top dressing or compost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: amendment (liming material)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplier certificate on file: BioGro licence 297. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/organic-certificates#dolomite-lime\"\u003eSee the certificate and its dates\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis: calcium (Ca) 23.00%, magnesium (Mg) 11.00%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse for: raising soil pH where magnesium is also short\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRate: set by soil test; no fixed rate is printed for this product\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\u003eDolomite is a natural rock made of calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate together, ground for garden use. It conditions soil and is used for top dressing garden beds and for helping compost bins break down.\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\u003eThe carbonates react with soil acid and raise pH. Magnesium carbonate reacts more slowly than calcium carbonate, so dolomite lifts pH more slowly than Superfine AgLime.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery dose adds magnesium: about 11 g for every 100 g applied. That is what makes it the right lime when magnesium is low, and the wrong one when it is not.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnesium sits at the centre of chlorophyll. A shortage shows as yellowing between green veins on old leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnalysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrogen (N) 0.00%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhosphorus (P) 0.00%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotassium (K) 0.00%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSulphur (S) 0.00%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalcium (Ca) 23.00%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnesium (Mg) 11.00%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSodium (Na) 0.00%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIron (Fe) 0.00%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest the soil before applying dolomite because of its high magnesium content.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse it for the magnesium the test calls for, and Superfine AgLime for the rest of the pH lift.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix into the soil before planting, top dress garden beds, or add a sprinkle to compost layers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDolomite on everything is an old habit. Excess magnesium is slow to undo: calcium from gypsum has to push it off the exchange sites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf pH is fine and only magnesium is low, use magnesium sulphate instead of a lime.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH is not a calcium test. Read pH, calcium and magnesium as three separate lines on the report.\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-46-magnesium\"\u003eMagnesium: what it does\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-60-ph-is-not-a-calcium-test\"\u003epH is not a calcium test\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-41-calcium-magnesium-till\"\u003eCalcium, magnesium, and the one-off till\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":32986791411735,"sku":"SCODOL01.5KG","price":17.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4kg","offer_id":32986791444503,"sku":"SCODOL04KG","price":20.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25kg","offer_id":32986791477271,"sku":"SCODOL25KG","price":29.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Ton","offer_id":39265923039255,"sku":"SCO0110000","price":800.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9104\/0361\/files\/SeacliffMockBags-DolomiteLime1WM.jpg?v=1747707918"},{"product_id":"gypsum-solution-grade-1","title":"Gypsum","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGypsum\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-lede\"\u003eGypsum is natural calcium sulphate, a powdered soil amendment that supplies calcium and sulphur without changing soil pH. Use it to add calcium when pH is already right, to loosen clay, and to correct a calcium to magnesium balance a soil test shows is out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: amendment (calcium sulphate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplier certificate on file: BioGro licence 297. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/organic-certificates#gypsum-solution-grade-1\"\u003eSee the certificate and its dates\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis: calcium (Ca) 22.00%, sulphur (S) 18.00%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse for: calcium and sulphur without a pH change, clay soils, high sodium soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRate: 250 to 600 g per square metre, sized from a soil test\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\u003eGypsum is a naturally occurring mineral, calcium sulphate dihydrate, ground to a powder. 0.5 kg of gypsum is about 1 and two thirds cups; 1 kg is about 3 and two thirds cups.\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\u003eGypsum is calcium sulphate, a neutral salt. It supplies calcium and sulphur but does not neutralise acid, so it adds calcium without lifting pH.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalcium helps clay particles bind into crumbs, which is why gypsum is used to open up heavy clay and improve drainage and root depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalcium from gypsum displaces sodium from clay, the standard treatment for sodic soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGypsum dissolves slowly in soil water over months, releasing calcium and sulphur together. It is more soluble than lime, so its calcium moves down into the root zone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSulphur builds proteins, oils and flavour compounds. A shortage shows as pale young leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnalysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSulphur (S) 18.00%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalcium (Ca) 22.00%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegetables: 250 to 600 g (275 to 660 mL) per square metre of soil, sized from the calcium and sulphur shortfall on a soil test.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers: 250 g (275 mL) per square metre of soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModified media and potting soil: three quarters of a cup per 50 L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil test for optimum levels and for the calcium to magnesium balance before you apply. Our fertiliser calculator (\/pages\/fertiliser-calculator) offers gypsum at 250, 400 or 600 g per square metre for a tested shortfall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGypsum does not raise pH. If the soil is acid and calcium is low, lime is the tool, not gypsum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGypsum leaches in a wet climate. Retest after a couple of seasons rather than reapplying by habit.\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-65-gypsum-calcium-without-ph\"\u003eGypsum: calcium without the pH\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-47-sulphur\"\u003eSulphur: what it does\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-41-calcium-magnesium-till\"\u003eCalcium, magnesium, and the one-off till\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":"4kg","offer_id":32986795016215,"sku":"SCOGYP04KG","price":17.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25kg","offer_id":32986795048983,"sku":"SCOGYP25KG","price":60.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500kg","offer_id":39957376499735,"sku":"SCOGYP500KG","price":900.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000kg","offer_id":39957376532503,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9104\/0361\/files\/SeacliffMockBags-Gypsum1WM.jpg?v=1747707916"},{"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":"micronised-aloe-powder","title":"Micronised Whole Leaf Aloe Powder","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMicronised Whole Leaf Aloe Powder\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-lede\"\u003eMicronised whole leaf aloe vera powder (Aloe barbadensis), sun dried and 100% aloe. Growers use it as a soak and dip for cuttings, as a seed soak, and as a mild foliar spray or drench in vegetative growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: biostimulant, cuttings and seed soak aid (aloe vera powder)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplier certificate on file: Chemical Free Farmers Association certificate. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/organic-certificates#micronised-aloe-powder\"\u003eSee the certificate and its dates\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse for: cutting soaks and dips, seed soaks, foliar sprays and drenches in vegetative growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRate: 1 g (1 teaspoon) per litre of water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhole leaf aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis), sun dried and milled to a fine powder. It is 100% aloe with nothing added. Because it is whole leaf it includes the outer leaf as well as the inner gel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA rooting aid for cuttings. In the one trial we found that measured it (tea cuttings over 120 days), cuttings soaked in aloe gel grew longer roots, mostly in soil based media. A synthetic auxin (IBA) still rooted more cuttings. Aloe is a gentle aid, not a rooting hormone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowers use it in place of synthetic rooting gels in organic growing, and as a seed soak before sowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe label lists polysaccharides, saponins, enzymes and amino acids. The rooting trial did not measure those; it measured the roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 g of aloe powder is about 1 teaspoon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix 1 g per litre of water to make an aloe solution and strain it through cheesecloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliar spray: apply at 1 L per square metre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil drench: use the same solution on vegetative plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeed soak: up to 12 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCuttings: soak for up to 12 hours, then dip in a thick paste of aloe powder and water and put straight into your cloning medium.\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-84-aloe-for-cuttings\"\u003eAloe for cuttings\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 when handling the powder (laxative effect) and wash hands after use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce opened, keep sealed and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear gloves when handling the aloe powder. Whole leaf aloe has a laxative effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Seacliff Organics","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":39293526540311,"sku":"SCOALOE50g","price":25.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":39293526573079,"sku":"SCOALOE100g","price":50.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":41581428932631,"sku":"SCOALOE250g","price":100.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":39293526638615,"sku":"SCOALOE1kg","price":250.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5kg","offer_id":39293526605847,"sku":"SCOALOE5KG","price":980.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9104\/0361\/files\/SeacliffMockBags-MicronisedWholeLeafAloePowder1WM.jpg?v=1747707903"},{"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":"blumat-blusoak-drip-tape-pins-5-pack","title":"Blumat Blusoak Drip tape Pins - 5 Pack","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBlumat BluSoak Drip Tape Pins, 5 pack\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-lede\"\u003eStainless steel pins that hold Blumat BluSoak drip tape in place on the soil. Five pins per pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: drip tape pin (stake)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack: 5 pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse for: pinning BluSoak tape flat along a row or bed so it stays where you laid it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBluSoak is Blumat's porous drip tape. These pins are shaped to straddle the tape and push into the soil, holding it against the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTape that moves wets the wrong patch of soil. Pinning it keeps the wetted strip where the roots are and stops the tape lifting as it fills and empties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLay the tape, then push a pin over it every metre or so and at every bend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel resists rust, so the pins can stay in the bed between crops.\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-18-water-deep-seldom\"\u003eWater deep, water seldom\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Blumat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39299929604119,"sku":"BSPIN","price":4.2,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9104\/0361\/products\/IMG_1814.jpg?v=1747707896"},{"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":"gypsum-slow-release","title":"Granulated Gypsum","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGranulated Gypsum\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-lede\"\u003eGranulated Gypsum is natural calcium sulphate in a granular form instead of a fine powder, so it broadcasts evenly with little dust. It supplies calcium and sulphur without changing soil pH and is used to open up clay and treat high sodium soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: amendment (calcium sulphate, granular)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplier certificate on file: BioGro licence 297. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/organic-certificates#gypsum-slow-release\"\u003eSee the certificate and its dates\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis: calcium (Ca) 22%, sulphur (S) 18% (calcium sulphate dihydrate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse for: calcium and sulphur without a pH change, clay soils, high sodium soils, broadcast application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRate: 250 to 600 g per square metre, sized from a soil test, dug in and watered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: granules, low dust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGranulated gypsum is the same mineral as our powdered gypsum, calcium sulphate dihydrate, formed into granules. The granular form is suited to broadcasting by hand or spreader and keeps dust down. Typical analysis: calcium (Ca) 22%, sulphur (S) 18%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGypsum is calcium sulphate, a neutral salt. It supplies calcium and sulphur but does not neutralise acid, so it adds calcium without lifting pH.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalcium helps clay particles bind into crumbs, which is why gypsum is used to open up heavy clay and improve drainage and root depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalcium from gypsum displaces sodium from clay, the standard treatment for sodic soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGypsum dissolves slowly in soil water over months, releasing calcium and sulphur together. It is more soluble than lime, so its calcium moves down into the root zone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSulphur builds proteins, oils and flavour compounds. A shortage shows as pale young leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAnalysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalcium (Ca) 22%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSulphur (S) 18%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegetables: 250 to 600 g per square metre of soil, sized from the calcium and sulphur shortfall on a soil test. Dig in and water in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers: 250 g per square metre, mixed and watered into the soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil test first. Our fertiliser calculator (\/pages\/fertiliser-calculator) offers gypsum at 250, 400 or 600 g per square metre for a tested shortfall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGypsum does not raise pH. If the soil is acid and calcium is low, lime is the tool, not gypsum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGranules dissolve more slowly than powder, so allow longer before judging the result.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGypsum leaches in a wet climate. Retest rather than reapplying by habit.\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-65-gypsum-calcium-without-ph\"\u003eGypsum: calcium without the pH\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-47-sulphur\"\u003eSulphur: what it does\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-04-particle-size\"\u003eParticle size sets the clock\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":39323379007511,"sku":"SCOGYPGRAN2KG","price":13.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4kg","offer_id":39323379040279,"sku":"SCOGYPGRAN4KG","price":25.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"10kg","offer_id":39895927422999,"sku":"SCOGYPGRAN10KG","price":74.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"25kg","offer_id":39323379073047,"sku":"SCOGYPGRAN25KG","price":152.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9104\/0361\/files\/SeacliffMockBags-GranulatedGypsum1WM.jpg?v=1747707891"},{"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":"seacliff-organics-beam-bio-inoculant","title":"Seacliff Organics BEAM Bio-Inoculant","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSeacliff Organics BEAM Bio-Inoculant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sc-lede\"\u003eBEAM Bio-Inoculant is a fungal rich compost and vermicast inoculant from our Johnson-Su bioreactor, packed fresh and alive. Use it to seed biology into compost, soil mixes and beds, brew it into a compost extract for larger areas, or coat seed with it before sowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: biological inoculant (Johnson-Su bioreactor compost and vermicast)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis: active fungal to bacterial ratio 2:1 at time of testing (Soil Food Web lab protocol)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse for: inoculating compost, soil mixes and beds; compost extract; seed coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRate: extract, 2 to 3 heaped handfuls in 20 litres of water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked fresh to order; allow an extra day before dispatch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBEAM Bio-Inoculant is compost and vermicast grown in a Johnson-Su bioreactor on our land at Seacliff, Otago. A Johnson-Su bioreactor is a compost pile that is kept moist and is never turned, so fungi can grow through it undisturbed. The result is a compost that carries live fungi, bacteria and the rest of the soil food web, rather than a fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was tested under Soil Food Web lab protocols, which measure the active fungal and bacterial biomass in a sample. At the time of testing the active fungal to bacterial ratio was 2:1. We pack BEAM fresh for each order so it arrives alive, which can add a day before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds live fungi, bacteria and the rest of the compost food web to a mix that lacks them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowers use it to kick start biology in new soil mixes, to re-seed compost and beds, and to coat seed before sowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce in the soil, the plant feeds the microbes with sugar from its roots and the microbes deliver nutrients back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompost and soil mixes: add BEAM to the mix, water in well and keep moist at all times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtract: add 2 to 3 heaped handfuls to 20 litres of water. Stir hard for 4 to 5 minutes (a hand drill with a paddle mixer works well) to knock the microbes off the organic matter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrain the extract through a paint strainer or a 20 litre mesh bag into a clean container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpray the extract onto leaves or soil with a sprayer or sprinkler, then water it in so the microbes move down to the root zone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpray rate: as little as 1 kg of compost per hectare, made into extract, has been applied this way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge areas: apply the extract into the furrow at planting so the microbes sit next to the germinating seed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeed coating: mix about half a cup of milk and molasses (8 parts milk to 1 part molasses) with about 1 litre of compost, adding water while stirring until it is like pancake batter. One litre of slurry coats 20 kg of seed tumbled in a cement mixer; do smaller lots by hand in a 20 litre bucket. Coating takes 1 to 2 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry coated seed on a tarp in the shade, raking now and then to expose wet patches, then sow. Large seed can be sown wet because it still flows through a planter.\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-08-inoculant-lineage\"\u003eHow we make our inoculant\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-79-the-poop-loop\"\u003eThe poop loop\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/soil-science#sc-80-rhizophagy-roots-eat-microbes\"\u003eRhizophagy: roots eat microbes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandling and storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep moist at all times. Do not let it dry out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse it soon after it arrives; it is packed fresh for a reason.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash hands after handling compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a living product. It cannot be left to dry out. Keep it moist from the day it arrives until it is in the soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater the extract in after spraying. Microbes left on a hot, dry surface do not last.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Seacliff Organics","offers":[{"title":"1L","offer_id":39927243407383,"sku":"SCOJOHNSU1","price":20.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10L","offer_id":39378102353943,"sku":"SCOJOHNSU10","price":150.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/9104\/0361\/files\/SeacliffMockBags-BeamBio-Innoculant1WM.jpg?v=1747707880"},{"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"}],"url":"https:\/\/seaclifforganics.nz\/collections\/bestsellers.oembed?page=5","provider":"Seacliff Organics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}