The first records of seaweed being processed come from China in 2700 BC and the Chinese and Japanese have been using it for human and animal consumption ever since! Europeans & Indians came into the market rather belatedly in the 12th Century using seaweed as a manure.
Initially in the UK, agricultural use of seaweed was restricted to bulk fresh weed which was used as a manure and soil conditioner.
Seaweed extracts act as plant growth stimulants; their effectiveness may be influenced by the species included and the manufacturing technique used. Overall crop performance is improved due to their effect on :-
Plant Growth
Protein and Carbohydrate Production
Prolonged Chlorophyll Production and Photosynthesis
THESE BENEFICIAL EFFECTS ARE MOST NOTICEABLE WHEN THE PLANT IS UNDER STRESS WHAT ACTIVE INGREDIENTS ARE GIVING THESE EFFECTS ?
This has been the subject of some contention ever since extracts first appeared on the market.
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