Protect your Lawn From Summer HEAT & Stress my Secret Recipe STAY GREEN with Sea Kelp
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- Опубликовано: 27 сен 2024
- See my easy step by step process for protecting your lawn from heat stress, drought and other issues this summer. This formula is a much less expensive but as effective as many commercially available products. Uses ingredients to help treat and nourish your lawn during stress and heat. Featuring Sprayers Plus 105ex
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How often do you apply?
I like to apply this monthly when daytime temps are 75 and above for most of the day
Thank you. Can l use this mixture in addition to my fertilization?
Can I mix this and place it in one of those bottles that you attach to a hose?
I just want to thank you once again for the video.I started using it months ago and my lawn has never been so healthy and green even when we use to have a professional lawn care service.
I did modify the formula at my own risk last month to accommodate my backyard garden as well. Instead of superthrive I substituted it for a product called AgroThrive. I waited for it to rain a day before then applied the formula. What I notice is I have to cut the grass every 5 days and increase yield to my garden. Even with this Texas heat, lawn and garden are not so stress out like before. It's TRUE a healthy root system is the key!
What made you switch from superthrive?
Just tried this for the first time. Looks like the lawn is already happier.
Its great stuff, plants love it. Glad it helped!
6 months since your comment, how did it go longer term? Contemplating trying this.
@@lakecityransom I did this treatment 1 more time sheet this and it really retained a lot of water. I cut watering in half, but the mid-atlantic states got a lot of rain. So I'm not 100% sure. I did treat my new seed I planted and it grew very strong. I will do this again in late spring.
I've added this to my irrigation and fertilization routine and my St. Augustine is still rocking in the middle of this crazy Texas heat. No lawn on my block looks like mine this year.
So, i staryed doing this this year, after seeing the video in the summer, as it was burning out from the heat. I modified the amounts, put it in the small yard sprayer, and added a beer and a teaspoon of Dawn dish soap. I found other simular formulas and just combined the best ones. MAN, DOES MY YARD LOOK SO MUCH BETTER. I add this to my yards about every 3 weeks. Thank you, what an improvement. Its so much thicker and greener. Looking forwars to seeing how it handles weeks over 95°.
Do you still use this formula and recommend it?
I really enjoy your videos. Thank you. I needed to break your application rate down for my own yard size. Hopefully I did it right and it helps others.
8 fl. oz (1 cup) of sea kelp per 4 gallons for 2500-3000 sq ft
in the video
4 fl. oz per 2 gallons for 1500 sq ft
2 fl. oz per 1 gallon for 750 sq ft
so ~ .3 cups per gallon for 1000 sq ft
= ~2.5 oz per gallon for 1000 sq ft
= 5 Tablespoons per gallon for 1000 sq ft
What are yiy breaking down, 1, .5, .25 cup of what there are 3 things are up doing it for each part for the whole or what? thanks
@Die Hard Raider For the sea kelp portion, post updated, thanks
Silver Cymbal, I'm an OG Superthrive user. LOVE Superthrive! As a tank mix companion like this, it really REALLY shines!!
Coming from you with your experience this means a LOT! Thanks Matt I am glad to hear that you have had a great time with it too.
Matt, if I'm applying T-Nex PGR, is it okay to apply this "cocktail" and combine / mix it in along with the T-Nex in the same sprayer to kill two birds with one stone?
I just buy Milorganite and Lowes Sta-Green. They both have Iron for the dark green color. I use half the 5000 Sq ft Sta-Green. 2500 Sta-Green and one 2500 bag of Milorganite. It's stays drought tolerant here in Minnesota. August is our drought month when grass grows dormant. I do like this video but don't want to buy all that equipment. I do use fish meal for tomatoes. Looks so nice in Florida but I'm staying here in Liberal Lakes, Minnesota.
Thank you for this video. It’s 4 yrs old video but this is my go to DIY fert mix formular every year going into summer. Thank you once again
Thank you so much for all of your tips! I sprayed your formula on my lawn about 6 weeks ago, and after just two weeks, it looked amazing!! My lawn has never looked better! Thank you! Now the Texas summer heat is bearing down on us and my lawn is not being able to stand the heat. Despite watering, the lawn is not looking as good. How often should I/can I add your mix to my St. Augustine lawn?
So glad it helped. I appreciate the feedback. Here in Mass we are having an extremely hot summer, very intense sun daily and little rain. I try to spray once per month in conditions like this for us, for you you may need to do it every three weeks. This is a very tough year and many neighbors lawns are very damaged, I have some spots and areas that are having a tough time but the mix is definitely helping. Hopefully temps drop a little for everyone, this is rough! Hope this helps.
@@SilverCymbal THANK YOU for getting back with me so quickly!! I will plan on adding it every three weeks. I have also noticed some areas where a few of the blades are yellowing, but not a ground level, about an inch from the ground. I noticed it about a week ago and its just in a few areas. Am I overwatering?
Great video and recipe. I've been using organic lawn and garden products for 16 years now, but hadn't seen this particular recipe before. I live in South Texas where we have brutally hot summers which can be tough on our St Augustine lawns. Thanks for posting links to these products as well. I ordered the humic acid and kelp. I'll definitely be using this recipe later this week. Thank you amigo and have a great week!
My neighbors already think I'm crazy with my lawn. Can't wait for this one 🤣
Hahaha Too funny! I can totally relate. I could be on my knees crawling on my lawn trying to pick out little weeds. One even stopped to ask me what I was doing. 🤣
I thought I was the only one obsessed with my lawn.
@@DR.ELEKTRIK lol now you know you are not! We could be neighbors... the “normal” people must think we are weird hahaha
No brother you're normal just wait until mid July when there grass is stressing out & yours is deep blue green. Come outside with your favorite beverage ☕ & just look over your landscape & smile 😃
Useful, I will have to calculate the US to UK gallons based on the US Ratio stated on the video. We have 8 pints to a gallon in the UK, our pints are bigger than US pints by 20.8 %. I remember that buying a Guinness on 5th Avenue in NY in 2002, 5 Dollars a US pint UK Pint was 21% more liquid and even in the south of England was about £2.50 a pint then ,the ER was 1.53 $ to the pound so UK Guinness was 3.83$ and English pint!!! US Beer expensive!! 👍
How long after applying can you water your lawn or mow the lawn? Also we're coming into the beginning of August is it too late to apply this?
very nicely explained and very straightforward. Keep them coming this is about the 5 video that has helped me out. Hat off to you my friend
Another nice video and I thank you for your thoughts and efforts sharing with me. May I offer a suggestion: add chemicals to the water, then slightly mix/agitate. You will eliminate foam and chemical odor emissions. You can also add your solution into a hose end strayer for easy application too. Thank you again!!
These are great ideas, thanks for sharing!
Thank you! I can't believe how inexpensive this option is!👍
I see lots of questions on when to apply and how much coverage per 4 gallons . Thank you , we're waiting
Yup!
Reading through other comments, the mixture covers 2800-3000 sqft and can be applied once monthly starting in June, although I, personally would start apps in May. Silver Cymbal said in another comment that he applies when temps are steadily 75.
1 gallon per ksft.
I like how your videos are not ALL about you but about the content which is very useful!! Thank you! BTW do you have a landscaping business?
I really appreciate that. That is a very nice comment. No I don't I am just a homeowner like you and that wanted to have good results and NOT pay others or spend a lot of money. I have always helped people but RUclips lets me do it in a different way. I appreciate you watching my videos.
@@SilverCymbal
I'm sure I speak for most of not all here when I say how appreciative I am of your generosity and willingness to share. It has rubbed off on me some. Thanks!
Judging by your RUclips handle I take it you're a drummer?
Bass player here. 🎶
@@ianmackenzie686 That is very kind of you to say, thank you!
Quick Quest - Im in the middle of Killing all weeds (Tenacity, Surfactant, Dye etc) and my lawn is uneven - Im leveling the lawn next with Topsoil(no sand) - Do I at the same time - Apply My Perennial Rye Grass Blend - or wait and Level and Water lawn first - then apply my Perennial Rye Grass?
Love your videos! As a fellow mass resident who always has a burnt lawn with poor irrigation, I'm hoping this does the trick. I will report back feedback later this summer.!
Thank you so much, please do. It's really some great stuff.
Any update?
Retired and moved from a Townhme in the Big City Suburb to a Lake Resort in Wisc...The Cottage Home we bought has a nice Landscaped Front yard with about 1500 sq ft of Lawn and he had been using Lake Water thru using a Water Pump and a 1" PVC line in the Lake and "waters His Lawn with this " Once a Month.In Spring ( May) is Scotts Weed & Feed with Crab Grass Pre-E.
Next Month ( June) is Milnorginate and He Only Trimmed the Grass not cut it shore, leaving Min 2-3" height with using a Nice Manual Reel LM..Nice and Quite and cuts Nice..He left all his Garden and Lawn stuff , nicely Stacked in Clear Containers and Shelving( Before he and his Wife moved ot the Home In the Clearwater area for yr round .. and This Lawn has a Watering system with a Timer..
The wife an I were 55 when we retired( he was 60 ) and its been 5 yrs now and the Lawn and Bushes are doing just fine ! Its that Lake Water with Fish and some Seeweed in it , that makes the differnce with the Milnorginte and watering 1/2" every week when It doesn't rain.. Weed & Feed in the Fall and Spring to keep dandelines out and Neighbors Weedy Lawns, most of the other summer Home owners don't take care of their Lawns and full of Weeds and Creeping Charlie..our duble wide Gravel drive and 5 ft of Mulching Landscaping on the other 3 sides of our Yard helps keep neighbors yards weeds out of ours.. Got Fungus a Few times and use Specricide PreMixed Bottle with a Garden Hose did the trick! Got Grubs 2 seasons and Used Grub Killer and did the trick.. Best of Luck..
the 4 gal mix you showed covers how many sq ft? For your typical 15k sq ft lot, how much would one need?
another thing i left out to cut grass high leaving it at 4-8 inches will help to cool of providing self shade on a smaller scale and not burning and yellowing it out at 3 inches and 1 inch causing stress and to die, as well to increase fast thicker growth needing more water ,,, its more naturally ,the closer to more naturally the better, even watering if you study how it rains stops ,slows down and starts again, or waits 2 or three days later consistant rains means change of weather soon fall spring summer
I have always enjoyed your vids and learned a great deal every time. Thank you!!
Very kind of you, thank you for watching,
@@SilverCymbal I concur, thank you!!
I can’t wait to try this!, I do have a sprinkler system and you’re right , water is not enough, I have a few hot spots on my lawn, that kinda yellow up or a deep golden color, I have just a couple of questions for you 1)after application how long before I see results? 2)How often do I apply this formula? Once a week , month? Thanks for the vid!
Remember the primary reason for this formula is to help against heat stress, not necessarily to restore your lawn but this will definitely help that too over time. Not a miracle cure but a mix that keeps your grass looking good and I do see results usually with 3 weeks but the biggest benefit is that it keeps my lawn green with my neighbors aren't and keeps things better longer and helps the overall turf. I only apply this once a month during the hotter months (over 75 degrees, most of the day) with good results. Thanks for watching and the comment.
@@SilverCymbal thanks for the video man! How much coverage on the 4 gallon?
Silver Cymbal still good, I now have something to aid me verses nothing.
Thanks for this great video! Should I water after applying the drought formula?
Thanks for the great content. I have been working at home for the first time in life. With the saved gas money, I have been able really up my lawn game. Your videos have been a great help. I have bought many of the products you feature and have had great results. I just received everything mentioned in this video (including the sprayer). My temps are just starting to warm up in the NW, so I am holding off for a couple more weeks. Ha even bought my own measuring cups to keep the peace with the Kitchen folks.
Cheers
Can I apply JUST the diluted kelp, without Humic Acid or Superthrive? I'm already applying granular humic acid to the soil on a regular basis but I see a huge advantage to getting a liquid kelp onto the grass itself. What are your thoughts SC? Keep up the great work. You're helping tons of DIY'ers just like me.
Thank you very much. Yes you can absolutely apply just the sea kelp and still gain all the kelp benefits. If you are applying humic others ways that is totally fine. Thanks for the nice words.
Is this application in addition to the fertilizer every 6 weeks? How long do you wait after fertilization to do this application?
@@Nas_JO I'm applying granular fertilizer, granular humic and biochar (HumiChar), and then spraying liquid kelp, all on a staggered cadence, usually every 4-6 weeks. I apply my granulars prior to watering or rainfall. I spray kelp at the end of a warm dry evening and don't water for an additional 24hrs. I would like to note though, that I have since learned and bought into the logic that liquid humic (and all other boosters for that matter) obsorb better and faster in liquid form. SC DOES have the best process, I just wasn't ALL IN on liquids until now. Probably going to finish out the granular product I have now and revert to SC's process he show's here. This is what made me a believer ruclips.net/video/IXBQQR9WVJI/видео.html
OMG 😱 😱😱😱
I just ordered those organic products. I'm trying to move away from the synthetics.
Guys its all about your soil your turf will only go as far of what's in your soil.
There is a great product that cost less and one the best kept secrets.....
Medina I'm using it all summer to prepare for next season. My dirt comes first.
As always great video 📹 👍
I was intrigued with a madina product that looked worthy, the hasta gro 12-6-12 for a new lawn, even though there lawn is a 12-4-8
If I spray this on my kid, will my kid grow up and move out faster?
jajajajajaja
88Petry hilarious
They will grow up and move to the basement!
You'll never get rid of him, he'll just grow deeper roots.
Lol
Thx you this type of mixer ,save a lot money
Hi, you say add 24 oz of Humic Acid, which is 6 oz per gallon. The label on Humic Acid, however, says Optimal concentration 2 oz per gallon, Maximum concentration 4 oz per gallon.
Please confirm that you use 6 oz per gallon with no negative effect on the lawn.
Thank you.
Humic acid is a soil conditioner. it is not a fertilizer. It has no nutrition value. it helps roots to absorb more nutrients.
@@abansalify thank you for your response. I did apply your formula and I see my grass healthier. It is 90+ degrees now and dry in Northern NJ. I think my grass would have been dead by now (despite me watering) if it wasn't for your solution. Great many thanks!
I like the nitrile protective gloves for the hands and the open sandals for the feet as he walks through the stuff.
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Thats funny. I use the same exact mixture of products, the only difference is I use the sea kelp with fish. I apply it late evening right after a mow when the sun is down so it can sit overnight and then water it in early in the morning. GS Plant foods Humic is less than 8% of actual humic, it is not mentioned on the label nor is it mentioned on the companies website. I had to inquire with the company owner to find out, not pleased with a company that purposely withholds info. I will be trying the Humic12 by N-ext
So, can l use this in combination with my fertilization? Is that safe?
Yes these products are organic and they work well with a fertilizer.
@@myreplysucks7984 ... Cool. Thanks. Just trying to make it through the summer. Come fall, l will be doing the whole 9 yards. Aeration, dethatche, etc.
I pre mixed this is a gallon milk jug and then use a hose sprayer on 1oz or the 1 1/2oz setting. Using on Centipede Grass in NW Florida.
How much sq footage do the 4 gallons cover?
Many thanks for this. 2 questions for you: how much ground should I cover with 4 gallons and how often should I spray? I’m also in Mass.
Thanks for all the info on your lawn. Can’t wait to try this to see how my lawn takes it. Trying the Tenacity for my weeds this week! Have a great summer!!
Thank you for the feedback and for trying these I think you will have great results. I try all the losing products and only put the ones that work in my videos. Thanks again
May i suggest, like some others do....a colored dye...prob a shade of blue?....when you apply this solution . It helps to see areas u coated when u use a hand, backpack or push tank sprayer, no spots missed. Tow behi d sprayers are more forgiving w wide booms to overlap. Seems pros use a food coloring or some other dye that washes away a few days later in the rain, no permanent dye on lawn or landscaping.
I like that battery powered backpack sprayer....reasons why, besides easier to carry, and battery pump...it gives an EvEN spray pattern, vs hand pump that decreases gradually until u pump it back up. The BEST... feature is that large capacity inline mesh filter. WAY TOO OFTEN manual pump sprayers get debris stuck in the nozzles or in the wand, lot of wasted time cleaning it out , that mesh filter is the perfect design. Looks well designed.
"do as you ought-ta, acid to watta". Always be mindful to add water first and than add acids.
I just ordered all the products all I would like to know is how many times a year I need to put this stuff down on the lawn ? Thx
Can anyone help ? Let me know how many times a year I have to spray this mixture ? Thanks !
Great question and I would like to know as well. I know that you can put the kelp and Humic down at least once a month (sometimes more if you like), but I don’t know about the vitamin.
@@dorymaksoud4013 I just read his reply in another comment and you can use the vitamin once a month. He uses it June, July and August. 👍🏽
Excellent thank you 😊
Nice thanks all! My grass is starting to brown 😬
I use 532 or 632 ,,once a month in spring only,applications are best done at evening before sun is setting,,before that In fall I spread calcium magnesium limestone once a month, sold in home depot for 6$ for a large amount bag,this is best done before it rains, also sulfur at $6 spread once a month at different time either water or rain,,use before summer,, the other is to deeply water before the summer 3 times a week, or use rain water,,,, so when summers here you can water 2 a week ,, watering must be done evening when sun is setting all the time,,, harvesting rain water,,rainwater is best, this will keep your grass cool like a camel in the desert,,, partial shade also helps planting small trees, the wind will make the branches seem like a fan,,,the green look is iron and coloring in water either aqua green blue or green, will help, to much iron or water will yellow it out on iron will damage roots in long-term,,,,, that's all you need
Good info. I been researching the best times to water and it looks to be the early AM due to mold and other related issues that are caused by watering in the evening. Any thoughts?
morning it will cause humility with sun if sunny and will damage your grass plants and trees the water wont soak in the dirt in time,,grass likes a deep mixer of dirt in its water it takes it in and cool water ,morning time its racing itself with a mix that the grass does not like ,, it may be shaded area for whatever reason ,, shaded areas cause mold and over watering as well,shaded areas at a certain time meaning the suns movement at time, they need less water and sometimes a different time of watering like early in the evening,, thats why sprinkler systems are regulated by goverment, water restrictions
Thanks for the video, how many sq ft does 4 gallon cover?
What do you do for a living. Just curious
Can I add this to my lawn if it's already stressing big time?
Love you channel been watching since 4,000 subs
I asked a similar question just recently. Apparently nobody knows or cares to reply.
Saw ur vid n tried to order the sea weed fertilizer utilizing the link on ur upload. But all I get is error message. I await ur reply. I watch ur vids whenever u have uploads. I'd really like to try ur recommended fertilizers. Kudos for ur uploads.
Thanks for the advice duly noted and ordered!!!!
You are so welcome! Thank you, it's great stuff
Can I use a garden hose attached sprayer to apply this mix?
Thanks for providing the informative videos! I bought all three ingredients & mixed up my first batch today for my reel low KBG! Already found the answer to my question in the comments (how often to apply)!
Thanks again!
Thank you very much, it really saves you in the long run and plus you get to control when and what you apply which is nice too. Thanks again and best of luck with your lawn.
do I need a Kubota to make this mix??
Very nice video, Im going to try this Thank You
When is the best time to lay this down. after a cut, the day before you sprinklers turn on? thanks for the gem of lawn advice.
I’m in Houston Texas . Summer is here . Temperatures are really hot and humid . My lawn is st Agustine. Can I use this wonderful mix ? And if I do when is the best time to apply ? Do i water before or after ? Ty keep up the great work .
Yes you can definitely use it and it should be very beneficial for you. You don't need to water before or after. Its best to spray it on and have it stay on the grass for 24 hours before water so it is absorbed. Its ok if rain happens it still works into the soil but ideally the drying time works well.
Where did you get liquid humic from? I stay in Houston also
@@302StangBoss amzn.to/2WyMABa
Just added a double dose here in North Alabama. Hoping it helps my lawn.
So is it working on the lawn any changes
Brilliant!
Is this something you can do late summer to help with your fall treatments and help for winter or is this really a summer heat only method? I live in New England and I just have some areas that are just super hard to keep grass so my thought is doing this pre over seeding, aerating and other fall items. Thanks!
Do you think adding a small amount of anti-foam to the mixture would be beneficial in reducing foam the foam up?
I’m definitely going to give this a try! Great tip! 👍🏻😊
I know, I always hate the foam. I try to keep my videos clean but what I usually end up doing is slowly adding the water and allowing the foam to just run over the sprayer and then cap it from there. I haven't ever used those anti-foaming agents and probably wouldn't both and just keep it easier for you. It settles down on its own too. Thanks again for the support and watching.
Silver Cymbal You might give it a try sometime 🤷♂️. Just a tiny bit of it negates the foam instantly plus it sprays better and cleaner through the sprayer. A small bottle of it goes a looong way 😊
I will have to check that out. Sounds like it could be an easy timesaver.
Silver Cymbal Liquid Harvest No Foam. It’s on Amazon...duh! 😂
Love the stuff!
Couldn’t you just add your elements into the water and thus prevent all the foaming?
I use stress blend and it seems
To help with the summer heat.
If I use a 2 gallon sprayer, will i need to cut in half each of the 3 ingredient amounts? ex: 1/2T superthrive, 1/2 C kelp and 12 ozs humic acid?
When do you apply and how often? Does it matter?
Once a month. I personally would start in May.
Hi. I love all your videos. I just purchased the 3 ingredients and I have a couple of questions. Today is May 11, 2020, when should I put it down for the summer heat? Is it just one application or do you keep putting it down over the summer? And finally, do you have to water it in after applying. Thanks so much. Take care, be safe.
Bill from Worcester Massachusetts
Still no answer. 11 0038 Jul 22, just saw the video and was wondering the same thing. Thought, Oh I'm sure someone has the same question, and here it is, of course he decided not to answer, was quick to put a disclaimer though.
Hey Gary from worc county also. Before summer hits out down Anderson pgf complete 16-4-8. You can put this spray mixture on days 80 and below. Not on days we've been having of high humidity. It will be to much stress on lawn. After spraying this stuff wait a good 24 hrs before watering so grass will suck in mixture and dry
Thanks for the info and formula!!
Have you done a video on when it’s a good idea to dethatch a small lawn? When and what’s the best but least harmful way to do it? If not, would you please? My NC tall fescue lawn hasn’t ever been dethatched and think it might be smothered. I plug aerate every fall before overseeding and put down pre emergent. Thank you!
Hey, great job !! Very good video. You should be commended for coming up with your own formula. However , im just a little fuzzy on the amount to use for my area.. My lawn is just under 1400 square ft...nice size for where i am, but alot smaller than what you're doing.
Do i just mix up the 4 gallons and then spray the lawn till its all wet, or do i reduce the amount of the.additives..?
I understand the amound of each are not exactly critical but my area is alot smaller . Im in the northeast and can hear my grass screaming already !! Love to try it.
Again, well done !!
Thank you for the nice comment. For your sq footage. I would just cut everything in 1/2. Reduce each component in 1/2 which makes it easy. Add them to your sprayer and then fill it up to 2 gallons instead of 4. This should be enough for 1250-1500 sq feet. You can apply a little less or a little more, it will not harm the lawn. I found that my amounts give the best results without being wasteful so dont worry if you are off a bit. Hope this helps.
Thankyou for your expertise. The sun ( heat ) has browned or scorched diverse areas of my lawn. My lawn was once totally a rich-green luster but some area's that dam sun has taken its toll upon my lawn... so my question is can I bring back the lawn-parts that the sun has damaged or what else can I do to restore my lawn back to its rich green original luster?
How often does one need to apply this? I'm in the midwest, with sometimes pretty brutal sun in summer. Also, at what time of year do you apply this?
When temps start top go over 75-80 for most of the day I will apply this once a month. You can do it more often but this will give a good result and still keep costs under control.
Silver Cymbal , do you let this dry on the grass blades or water it in? The directions on my humic acid day to water it in after application, but I've read that sea kelp is best left on the blades...? Thanks, keep the great content coming!
I've recently stumbled across your videos and I can't stop watching everything that you have up. I have been working hard on a two-year-old backyard of grass and had soil tests done and Rutgers soil lab telling me which fertilizer and when to apply and it has come out great but we are subject to high heat in New Jersey and I want to use this secret recipe. the one question I have is I can mix this liquid formula and apply it containing humic acid but in a more recent video you have humic DG which is granular so should I put that down and then make my liquid mixture just sea kelp and superthrive and apply everything on the same day?
Does any of this work on my hair? I have a bald spot on the back of my head and would love to do something about it.
Yes, it isn't rated for this officially but I have heard rumors of it working! :)
LOL!!!!!
Might turn your hair green!
Might need a haircut every other day if it works.
What is the recommended application frequency of this mixture? For example, once per month? Also, is it recommended to water the lawn immediately afterwards? Thanks!
Thank you for the great video, one question: Can you also apply the same treatment to trees? I planted a row of 12 Leyland Cypress last fall and they seem to be doing fine; however, there are a couple of them that could use a boost to look as vigorous as the rest.
I used your formula a couple of times and really didn’t see any difference, and I did follow your instructions closely. Lawn was still going dormant, so I watched another video and they said it was safe to dethatch in the summer because of “collected matter”. Now my lawn looks worse than ever! I ordered some more humic acid and will spread another batch of your formula, because I stronger believe it’s good for the lawn. But if there is any other advice you can give me to revive my lawn, I would gladly appreciate it. Thank you
This prevents dormancy not brings it out. Only thing that will bring it out of dormancy is a lot of water consistently. And yes never dethatch during dormant months (winter and summer) as it rips out what would be dormant good grass and insulation (thatch) needed during stress. I dethatch right before aerating/overseeding around the end of September.
Thank you for all the help. How often do you recommend applying this solution throughout the summer months ?
Thank you for this review this is awesome. My only question is would it be a good idea to combine this formula with liquid iron and spray it all down together at once?? Thanks!
Roman .D ...good question! I was wondering the same thing.
Me too!!!
two things 1) How often do you do this? 2) If it foams that bad, maybe fill the tank with water first, then add the mix.
He said 3x in the summer. Once a month. See previous question.
What time in the season do u recommend to spray June maybe I'm on the east coast I'm saying June before the heat starts would u agree....thanks
You can spray leading up to and through June. Just not when the ground is frozen.
Thank you for the excellent video. You state that this is an inexpensive version of a commercial product. What is that product? I am eager to try this, and I am looking for a granular form for easy spreading. I am willing to pay a premium for easier spreading. Again, excellent video.
Thank you. I love your videos I watch them every other day. Question though what's the rate of application in gallons per 1,000 sq ft?
When I mix 4 gallons I get about 3000-4000 sq ft depending on walking speed and tip size, under-applying is still ok and you get lots of benefit. Over-appyling really wont hurt so the formula is forgiving.
I would also suggest to use a Surfactant or liquid dish soap (Dawn) as this goes a long way.
Great "solution"
The link for the Humic Acid does not work any more. Any particular brand you recommend? Thanks!
They now have a combo product amzn.to/3oKHsEZ that is Humic acid and other bio stuff, its super popular also and can be used. The good parts is, its the same price as the original.
Yes 👌🏻 i can find these products on european Amazon stores. My day begins perfectly
That's great to hear and thank you for watching.
Quick Links for you: Kelp: amzn.to/2It5ZJT - Superthrive: amzn.to/2It654d - Humic Acid: amzn.to/2WyMABa - Sprayer: amzn.to/2IslQIJ
I already put down fertilizer last week would it be OK to use this product without harming the lawn since I already put down the fertilizer?
You can put this down in conjunction with your Fert 👍🏽🌱💪🏽
Thanks for the video! Just to be clear, are you adding ~ 3+ gal of water to your mixture to get the 4 gallons? The clear container you used to mix everything does not appear to hold 4 gallons.
Thank you very much for the nice comment. No add the concentrate to the sprayer and then top the sprayer off until you reach 4 gallons. Some have commented its better to add the water first and then the mix, if thats the case, just add about 3.75 gallons fist and the concentrate to reach 4 gallons. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching
@@SilverCymbal what's the application rate per thousand sq foot of yard? you mixed 4 gallons of final solution, but didn't indicate the amount of lawn area you covered with it.
@@loosecannon124 Yes the mix in the container was added to the sprayer to then make 4 gallons of solution. With that much walk at a normal pace to get an even covering of the grass, you dont have to go super heavy. It will vary how much you can do but for me the 4 gallons covered about 4000 sq ft. You can't over apply this, and you can under apply and still get benefits so this is one of the few treatments you don't have to strss yourself over. The grass will love any of this and the kelp.
@@SilverCymbal Have you tried spraying using dial hose end sprayer?
Just curious, with the name silver cymbal, do you play the drums?
How many applications do you suggest use of this formula and how often?
Thanks for the video very helpful 👍🏻
Just applied scotts starter spray fert with a half bottle of dish soap and a full bottle of superthrive and got some outstanding growth on a 2 month old new lawn. 🙌 ill give this a try next month, im a firm advocate for superthrive in sandy loam lawns. Never used humic acid though
What is your walk-behind sprayer? Nice video, mate.
Thank you very much - It's a Turfex 80SS
I have a two gallon sprayer. Should I use half the amounts for the four gallon mixture?
Thank you thank you
You are very welcome
How soon after applying do you water the lawn? I’ve read that watering right after applying humid acid helps move it into the root zone, but advised against watering right after applying liquid kelp so that it can stick to the blades and absorb. Since both are in this mix, what do you do?
Just 24 hours is fine, and apply it to dry grass. Usually the end of a hot day is great, let it stay on there for one day or more and water after. Best stuff I ever made myself really given me the edge without paying a fortune for other products. Kelp: amzn.to/2It5ZJT - Superthrive: amzn.to/2It654d - Humic Acid: amzn.to/2WyMABa - Sprayer: amzn.to/2IslQIJ
Would this provide the same beneficial results to a southern lawn (St. Augustine here in Coastal Florida)?
@@nickturbide9473 I'm in South Texas where our brutally hot/humid summer climate is similar to yours in Florida. I have a St Augustine lawn which has been thriving on organic products for the past 16 years. I'm gonna try the organic recipe that SC posted here, as I've used the 3 ingredients he listed here individually in the past with good success. Anyway, I'll stick my neck out here and say yes to your question about receiving same beneficial results to St Augustine lawn in Coastal Florida. Just my .02, but hopefully SC will chime in.
John Gonzales thanks John!
Last year I tried this exact formula with these exact brands on several different areas of my lawn as an experiment. I treated half of the front yard once, a few patches twice, and a meter-wide strip in the back yard dividing the yard five times. There was no discernable difference in the results at any point in the summer or since. Virginia, clay soil, tall fescue, and some annual rye.
Beautiful Home and Lawn... When do we get to see your drums? Fellow Drummer(NJ)
Thank you very much - maybe very soon!
Do u have to water it in when using backpack? I've seen some others say if you use a hose end u don't but if u spray with a tank you should water it in. Also Hydratane is really good for summer heat ,especially here in Florida
Not at all, for this one just spray it on and give it 24 hours to work through the grass blades and you can then go back to regular mowing, watering, etc.
Thanks for the info. Will your formula stain concrete?
I'm guessing yes, since he didn't respond
You are in New England and I am in PA so we are in essentially the same zone. When do you apply your sea kelp mixture. June? July?
July & August (MA resident 😁)
Great video. I learned about this last year on a lawn care forum but I did the dry version: Anderson's DG humic and sea kelp then spread it with my drop spreader. Hope I have the same drought resistant results. What do you think SC??
You definitely will the kelp treatment is phenomenal. It also helps the grass in other ways too.
Kbentz, what was your ratio of kelp to humic and were you able to get the granular kelp locally? If so, where?
@@sherievaughn6475 for granular humic and dry sea kelp, I did a 50:50 ratio. Humid DG doesn't seem to be available to me locally. Had to do Amazon.
@kbentz. Thanks! Yes, getting the humic online too. It’s the granular kelp I was trying to source locally. Thanks again
I didn’t realize sea kelp was available in granular form. I already bought a spreader and did the humid acid and I didn’t want to buy a sprayer. Didn’t realize how pricey they are. Thank you!
I used your suggested 3 product formula to eliminate a lot of crabgrass and creeping charlie I have in my newly replanted this May lawn here in central Mass. That process has worked nicely and now I'm thinking I need to rake out a bit, reseed in some areas that the crabgrass choked the lawn grass out, and fertilize. Can I use this method on newly over seeded areas of lawn?
I'm also using this formula in my garden with a 2 gallon sprayer.
That's great to hear. I am glad to have received a lot of positive feedback on this mix for people. Check out my other video and it takes you through my lawn renovation process and this shows what I did. Raking is always good to do but this may be a little easier. Thanks for watching. ruclips.net/video/c54WSOI-MMc/видео.html
Would there be any benefit to doing this more than once a month?
Hi SC, great video, detailed directions too...is this mix safe for all lawns? I have St. A. lawn; I live south of Houston, TX and I don't water my lawn. During summer I let the grass grow to 3.5" cut height to help with heat stress...much thx
Thank you very much, as far as I can tell yes it would be. There is nothing in it that would not benefit all grass types. I had a lot of comments from people all over many of them in the south so you should be in in great shape.
@@SilverCymbal SC I much appreciate your quick response and info.! I look forward to start using your secret recipe summer 2020...thx
Any benefit of adding this at the end of the season (in the fall) to help with root growth over the winter?!
Yes, you can add this stuff until the ground freezes. Your soil will love you for it 😂