Freshwater Seaweed?

neoguy · July 23, 2007

I've tried to find the answer on the web without success. So, I turn to the experts here.

Does freshwater seaweed offer similar garden benefits as saltwater seaweed

I live near one of the Great Lakes and I thought about getting some to make tea. I don't know if it's legal to gather it up, but if the benefits are similar to saltwater seaweed, I would take the chance.

amideutch · July 23, 2007

neoguy, I don't see why it wouldn't be good. Sounds like a test is in order. You might want to check with your state Fish and Wildlife folks about gathering it. You might need a license or permit to do so. Ami

**tomatoaddict** · July 23, 2007

Neo,
If you're going to the lake to gather Seaweed, I want to go too!!!8) Seriously, I never thought about Erie seaweed, but why not...

neoguy · July 23, 2007

Tomatoaddict, yep, I'm going on scouting mission sometime this week. I'll probably start at Edgewater beach, I'll just walk around to see what seaweed could be harvested. There are a few other beaches 20-30 minutes in either direction.

And, no, northeast Ohio is NOT a beach paradise, so all you tourist, STAY AWAY

I don't want to ruin a good thing

I think I'm delusional. HELP

The north coast a tourist haven

Really

Someone bring the straight jacket for this guy

Seriously, Tomatoaddict, Terry, I believe, if you'd like to go seaweed hunting with me, it would be my pleasure. I don't know how to provide emails in these forums, I'm still a greenie here. Let me know.

neoguy · July 23, 2007

Ami, thanks, good idea, I don't want to get handcuffed and miss the rest of the growing season! It is so short here!

**tomatoaddict** · July 23, 2007

Ami, I think they would actually pay us to haul the stuff away for them.

Neo, my e-mail is Rasogang@aol.com
Let me know what days you are going and maybe I can scout with you. I love meeting fellow Tomatovillians.

I will be so happy if we were able to get alot of it. Our tomatoes would be fabulous next year!!!
Terry

Thomas · July 24, 2007

I here that Erie seaweed will make your maters look like Bengals helmets

neoguy · July 25, 2007

LOL, it'll be a spitter for sure

I hear there are toms growing along the river that have prison stripes

Just kidding

Thomas · July 29, 2007

Did I set myself up there or what?

**tomatoaddict** · July 30, 2007

Hey Thomas,
I see that you're a decorative concrete contractor; how hard is it to get concrete statues?

Tomstrees · August 4, 2007

"Obey Local Laws" and you should be fine
collecteing freshwater seaweed ...
I'm doing it in 2 weeks at my parents lake;
and have been collecting bay seaweed all
season long from my beach here ...

~ Tom

Thomas · July 30, 2007

Well....that is a good question..I guess it would depend on the size..What are you looking for?

amideutch · July 31, 2007

Neoguy, so what were the results of your seaweed scouting expedition? Ami

neoguy · July 31, 2007

Ami, I went to one beach so far, I was disappointed to see very little green stuff, seaweed or algae. Hardly worth the effort. They must clean the beaches for the swimmers. I'll look around for more remote areas not designated for swimming. And, I'll go back to the original beach after the swimming season, to see if there is enough to gather.

Haven't found out about the legal issues yet.

felpec · July 31, 2007

We harvested what we thought was freshwater seaweed from the lake across the street. Turns out it was the incredibly invasive Eurasian watermilfoil, and five years later, it still has not completely broken down in the compost pile.

I was thinking of sending a sample to NASA so they could use it for space shuttle parts...this stuff is indestructible

July 23, 2007	#1
neoguy Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 610	Freshwater Seaweed? I've tried to find the answer on the web without success. So, I turn to the experts here. Does freshwater seaweed offer similar garden benefits as saltwater seaweed I live near one of the Great Lakes and I thought about getting some to make tea. I don't know if it's legal to gather it up, but if the benefits are similar to saltwater seaweed, I would take the chance.

July 23, 2007	#2
amideutch Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Germany 49°26"N 07°36"E Posts: 5,041	neoguy, I don't see why it wouldn't be good. Sounds like a test is in order. You might want to check with your state Fish and Wildlife folks about gathering it. You might need a license or permit to do so. Ami __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘...Holy Crap .....What a ride!'

July 23, 2007	#3
tomatoaddict Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: zone 5 Posts: 1,459	Neo, If you're going to the lake to gather Seaweed, I want to go too!!!8) Seriously, I never thought about Erie seaweed, but why not... __________________ Secretseedcartel.com

July 23, 2007	#6
tomatoaddict Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: zone 5 Posts: 1,459	Ami, I think they would actually pay us to haul the stuff away for them. Neo, my e-mail is Rasogang@aol.com Let me know what days you are going and maybe I can scout with you. I love meeting fellow Tomatovillians. I will be so happy if we were able to get alot of it. Our tomatoes would be fabulous next year!!! Terry __________________ Secretseedcartel.com

July 30, 2007	#10
tomatoaddict Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: zone 5 Posts: 1,459	Hey Thomas, I see that you're a decorative concrete contractor; how hard is it to get concrete statues? __________________ Secretseedcartel.com

July 24, 2007	#7
Thomas Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 180	I here that Erie seaweed will make your maters look like Bengals helmets

July 25, 2007	#8
neoguy Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 610	LOL, it'll be a spitter for sure I hear there are toms growing along the river that have prison stripes Just kidding

July 29, 2007	#9
Thomas Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 180	Did I set myself up there or what?

August 4, 2007	#11
Tomstrees Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NJ Bayshore Posts: 3,848	"Obey Local Laws" and you should be fine collecteing freshwater seaweed ... I'm doing it in 2 weeks at my parents lake; and have been collecting bay seaweed all season long from my beach here ... ~ Tom __________________ My green thumb came only as a result of the mistakes I made while learning to see things from the plant's point of view. ~ H. Fred Ale

July 31, 2007	#13
amideutch Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Germany 49°26"N 07°36"E Posts: 5,041	Neoguy, so what were the results of your seaweed scouting expedition? Ami __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘...Holy Crap .....What a ride!'

July 31, 2007	#15
felpec Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Zone 5/6 New Jersey Posts: 122	We harvested what we thought was freshwater seaweed from the lake across the street. Turns out it was the incredibly invasive Eurasian watermilfoil, and five years later, it still has not completely broken down in the compost pile. I was thinking of sending a sample to NASA so they could use it for space shuttle parts...this stuff is indestructible

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