Seaweed vs Lake weeds?

Longlake · March 16, 2012

Silly question here... I've read lots of posts on the advantages of using seaweed products to boost soil fertility, so assume that weeds from fresh-water lakes would also be beneficial to the soil. The question is, what's the best approach to utilizing this resource? Should I use the fresh/damp weeds as a mulch during the summer, then just till it all in come fall? Or would I gain more by composting them first? And, is there a danger of using too much? The weeds I have access to are finely-textured and dry quickly in the summer heat/sun.

Any insight is much appreciated!

March 16, 2012	#1
Longlake Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: MN Posts: 142	Seaweed vs Lake weeds? Silly question here... I've read lots of posts on the advantages of using seaweed products to boost soil fertility, so assume that weeds from fresh-water lakes would also be beneficial to the soil. The question is, what's the best approach to utilizing this resource? Should I use the fresh/damp weeds as a mulch during the summer, then just till it all in come fall? Or would I gain more by composting them first? And, is there a danger of using too much? The weeds I have access to are finely-textured and dry quickly in the summer heat/sun. Any insight is much appreciated! __________________ My garden is like a teenager - One minute I'm basking in it's glow and the next I'm cursing it's attitude and headstrong independence.

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