Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Organics Kelp Meal

Organic Ocean-Based Soil Conditioner & Growth Booster

Unlock the ocean’s power for your garden with Wicked Organics Kelp Meal, a 100% natural, dried, and milled seaweed (Ascophyllum nodosum) harvested from cold, clean North Atlantic waters. Packed with trace minerals, vitamins, amino acids, and natural plant growth hormones, this kelp meal promotes stronger roots, greater stress tolerance, and lush, resilient plant growth. If you’ve ever searched for “organic kelp fertilizer for root growth,” “seaweed meal to boost drought resistance,” or “kelp soil conditioner for nutrient deficient soil,” this product is for you.

Why Kelp Meal Works — What the Evidence Shows

Kelp meal delivers more than just N-P-K: it supplies over 70 trace minerals, bioactive growth hormones such as auxins and cytokinins, vitamin B, and natural compounds that help plants perform better under stress. 

It helps improve soil structure, water retention, and microbial activity. Studies and gardening reports show kelp meal improves root establishment, alleviates yellowing leaves (a sign of micronutrient deficiency), and boosts overall plant vigor. 

Key Benefits You’ll Notice

Stronger Root Growth & Vigorous Establishment — seedlings, transplants, and young plants respond well to kelp meal’s natural hormones and minerals.

Enhanced Stress Tolerance — helps plants better handle drought, heat, cold, and frost. Many gardeners report that kelp meal boosts performance during periods of environmental stress. 

Improved Nutrient Availability & Soil Biology — micronutrients chelated in kelp and the feed for microbes increase soil fertility over time.

Safe for Sensitive Plants — will not burn seedlings or delicate transplants thanks to its gentle, slow-acting nature.

Application & Usage Guidelines

Garden Beds & Vegetable Rows

Apply 1–2 lbs per 100 sq ft, worked into the top 2–4 inches of soil before planting.

Transplants / Planting Holes

Use about 1–2 tablespoons per plant, mixed directly into the soil in the hole.

Container Plants

Mix roughly 1 tablespoon per gallon of potting soil for a gentle nutrient boost without risk of overfeeding.

Lawns / Turf

Apply 5–10 lbs per 1,000 sq ft in spring and/or fall to promote green-up and improve stress resistance.

Compost or Soil Mixes

Add 2–4 lbs per cubic yard of compost to enrich the mix.

For extra benefits, brew a kelp meal tea for foliar sprays or use in transplant water to enhance nutrient uptake.

Best For These Plants & Situations

Vegetables, herbs, greenhouse crops that benefit from more micronutrients and root support

Perennial beds, flowering ornamentals, and vines for improved bloom, foliage, and resilience

Fruit trees and berry bushes that need micro-nutrient balance and stress tolerance

Lawns and high-traffic turf that suffer from drought, heat, or poor soil fertility