Kelp contains all known natural organic minerals, trace elements and vitamins. Kelp will increase the size of the root ball. Kelp will reduce transplant shock. Kelp will promote stronger stem and leaf growth. Kelp contains Mannitol, which enables plants to better absorb nutrients from the soil.
Kelp stimulates beneficial soil bacteria that fix nitrogen and make it available to the plant.
Kelp is free of foreign seeds and contamination. Kelp studies at the Universities of Maryland and Clemson show an increase in plant resistance to fungi, molds, aphids, flea beetles, spider mites, and scabs. Kelp grown fruits and vegetables have a longer shelf life. Kelp adds humus to the soil. Kelp has natural organic antibiotics, bromophenol, tanning, phloroglucinol, and terpenoid, which fend off bacteria and viruses and repel some insects in the garden.