Highly recommended by Organic Gardening magazine. Research has shown seaweed also improves absorption of nutrients, hastens seed germination and stimulates blossom and fruit development. Winners in tomato-growing contests and strawberry and raspberry growers have credited seaweed for their successful crops. Contains 55 trace elements and 21 amino acids. Use this concentrate to produce 250 quarts of usable fertilizer or spray.
Corn smut IS good to eat.
In fact, the greyish black fungus that grows on corn cobs commands a higher price than fresh corn in some U.S. markets as consumers begin to discover its interesting earthy sweetness. It's been a staple in Mexican diets for years, in soups and other dishes. It's best eaten at the earliest stages of its growth.