Liquid kelp formulation with or without enhanced shelf life, and method of making
AssigneeAccelegrow Technologies, Inc.
InventorLouis B. Johnson
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Abstract
A liquid kelp formulation includes an enzyme inactivating component and a preservative to extend the shelf life of the formulation in terms of growth hormones. The formulation can also include a fertilizing additive, and a surfactant. A system is also provided whereby the kelp is maintained in solid form, and dissolved in water just prior to use. The solid form kelp and/or water can include additives, or additives in separate form, if used, can be added to either the kelp or the kelp solution.
Claims18
In a liquid kelp formulation having kelp as a major active ingredient, the improvement comprising an effective amount of sarcosine as an enzyme inactivating component to reduce the degradation of growth hormones in the liquid kelp formulation, and a preservative in an amount effective to retard growth of bacteria, fungi, and/or mold in the liquid kelp formulation.
A method for plant growth stimulation comprising applying an liquid kelp formulation to plants, wherein the formulation comprises an amount of kelp, an effective amount of sarcosine as an enzyme inactivating component to reduce the degradation of growth hormones in the kelp formulation, and a preservative in an amount effective to retard growth of bacteria, fungi, or mold in the liquid kelp formulation.
A method for plant growth stimulation comprising:
- providing a solid form of kelp and dissolving it in water to form a liquid kelp solution, and immediately applying it to plants,
- wherein the liquid kelp solution includes an addition of sarcosine as an enzyme inactivating component in an amount effective to reduce the degradation of growth hormones in the liquid kelp formulation, and a preservative in an amount effective to retard growth of bacteria, fungi, or mold in the liquid kelp formulation.
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