JR— after the seaweed tea is done I will compost whatever residue remains. I’ll have to get some molasses so thanks for that tip. Currently I’ve mixed in some used coffee grinds in the seaweed tea bucket. Feeling like a mad, organic biologist lately but without the liberal lunacy of mother earth worship. (’
It just makes sense that the plants can't actually eat what is in soil without enough of the correct beneficial bacteria in it. I worry about getting the soil right, and let the plants handle rest.
I've got a neighbor that uses harsh chemicals for every little problem and his soil is pretty barren. Earthworms don't live in it because they don't have enough to eat. I don't want to be ThatGuy(tm).
I'm on the far west side of the MetroMess, so we are in the same zone for gardening. Gardens can grow here, but timing, soil condition and water are everything.
/johnny