wsda eggs laws and seaweed foliar (research by carolyn)

I. labeling for wsda approved egg cartons
     a. name and address of producer
     b. size (based on weight of a dozen eggs)
         aslans how is large
     c. grade (aa, a, or b) has to do with the shell condition as well as the air cell between
     the shell and the membrane. aa has 1/8", a has 3/16" space between the membrane
     of the yolk and the shell. You can see it if you shine a light through your egg.
     d. have wsda seal
     e. must say 'keep refrigerated' in 1/8" labeling
     f. keep refrigerated at 45 deg F or below

II. seaweed folier
     a. the irish used it every day
     b. pot growers speak highly of it via hydroponics
     c. Chop up the weed and half fill a 2 gallon (10 liter) bucket which is topped up with water. Loosely cover and let ferment for a few weeks. Strain and dilute about 20 times. It is more effective if you are able to collect samples of different seaweeds, especially if they have different colors and so a different mix of elements.
Collect about 2 to 3 pounds of seaweed from your local beach. . Rinse the seaweed well with water. This helps in removing the extra salt from the seaweed, which may harm your plants. You could soak the seaweed in water for some time. Now, place the seaweed in a glass container and add water to it, twice the amount of seaweed. Cover the container with a lid and leave it undisturbed for 2 to 3 months. Wait till the water turns brackish brown, which is an indication of disintegration of seaweed. Your organic seaweed fertilizer is ready for use. Mix it with equal amount of fresh water and apply while watering, every one to two weeks. (!)
     d. The Bottom Line
• Seaweed extracts contain plant growth regulators which, like traditional rooting products, can stimulate root growth in cuttings and transplants
• Seaweed extracts have no reliable effect on plant production or resistance to disease and environmental stress, especially in field conditions
• Variations in plant materials and environmental conditions are greater determinants of plant health than applications of seaweed extract
• Seaweed extracts for landscape use represent a poor use of natural resources, especially those from environmentally sensitive coastal ecosystems
For more information, please visit Dr. Chalker-Scott’s web page at http://www.theinformedgardener.com.