Our Unique Seaweed
Ocean Organics processes a variety of cold-water North Atlantic seaweed, the hardiest plants on earth. The daily life cycle of this seaweed is intensely stressful. As the tides ebb and flow, they are alternately, at low tide, completely exposed on the rocks to which they’re attached, and at high tide, completely submerged in salt water.
In the summer they withstand air temperatures that exceed 100º F when exposed, then quickly tolerate frigid water temperatures when submerged. In winter, air temperatures plunge below -10º F, and water temperatures dip below freezing. They go through these cycles twice a day, every day of their lives.
Through these extremes, these seaweeds manage to feed themselves entirely through their foliage. The naturally occurring carbohydrates, polysaccharides, organic acids, amino acids, macro and micronutrients play key roles in boosting their stress tolerance and survival. In turn, these components contribute to the stress management and survival potential of plants treated with our seaweed products, which are available in formulations for golf courses, agriculture, hydroponics, landscapes and gardens.
Ocean Organics products have been proven by independent research to improve:
- Plant health and physiological fitness
- Photosynthesis
- Chlorophyll content
- Plant antioxidant levels
- Cell wall strength
- Plant stress tolerance
- Plant resistance to diseases
- Crop drought tolerance
Because Ascophyllum nodosum plants take up nutrients from the ocean directly, they are an incredibly rich source of every nutrient known to contribute to plant growth and health, and all in perfect balance. Our products have the most varied sources of naturally occurring nutrients, antioxidants and other beneficial ingredients available.
The Ocean Organics Difference – Superior Seaweed Extract Manufacturer
Quality means everything to us. Many of the most beneficial and active ingredients in seaweed are damaged by conventional processing. Our proprietary processes are the least destructive of any in the marketplace. We are the only manufacturer of fertilizer products that processes seaweed, and we have been doing so since 1977.
Ocean Organics seaweed products:
- Safe and sustainable
- Superior performance and results
- Ease of use
- Convenience
- Budget friendly
Sustainable Harvesting and Processing
Ocean Organics is committed to protecting the ecosystems of Maine’s marine algae and adhering to sustainable cultivation and harvest practices. Rockweed (Ascophyllum nodosum) is cut at least 16 inches above the holdfast and harvesting sites are rotated which allows for maintaining healthy seaweed beds. Recent preliminary research suggests this process can reduce local ocean acidification. Ocean Organics has been harvesting sustainably for decades.
As much as 60% of rockweed is detached naturally through storms, ice, and swift currents according to a Maine Sea Grant report. The total commercial harvest is less than one percent of the available biomass. Well managed Ascophyllum beds can sustain repeated harvests and grow back with greater biomass.
Member of the Maine Seaweed Council
Our marine and botanical-based ingredients and meals are also available to formulators and manufacturers. Call 1-888-312-0106 for more information.
or call us at 1-888-312-0106 to learn more