The integration of foliar applied seaweed and fish products into the fertility management of organically grown sweet peppers
Dr. Jeanine M. Davis, North Carolina State University

Organic vegetable growers regularly use sea-based products, such as seaweed extracts and fish emulsions, as foliar fertilizers. The effective use and the economic value of these products in organic agriculture have yet to be verified by scientific research. In these studies, we examined the effects of foliar applied seaweed and fish products on sweet bell peppers grown at three different soil fertility levels
Region
Southern
Topic
Crop Nutrient Management
Category
Vegetables/Fruits
Date Range
2001-2010
Funding Amount
$2,500
Funding Year
2002Location
Fletcher, North Carolina
Collaborators
Melissa Ann Pline Brown, North Carolina State University
Carl Evans, Mountain Harvest Organics
Julie Mansfield, Mountain Harvest Organics