30% drop in tourism mx
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Posted by William on May 11, 2019, 1:50 pm, in reply to "30% drop in tourism mx"
Sargasso sea weed makes wonderful fertilizer, particularly liked by Asparagus, coconut trees. It can also be sun dried bagged and sold as fertilizer. There are boats specifically designed with a conveyor that dips in the water and collects the floating seaweed before it ever reaches the beach. I am amazed that the Mexican government do not know about these qualities. There some plants that like salt, others which are tolerant of it. Salt resistant trees- Thornless Honey, Locust, Eastern Red Cedar, Southern Magnolia, Willow Oak, Chinese Podocarpus, Sand Live Oak, Redbay, Japanese Black Pine, Devilwood. Salt resistant shrubs Century Plant, Dwarf Yaupon, Holly, Oleander, New Zealand Flax, Pittosporum, Rugosa Rose, Rosemary, Butcher’s Broom, Sandwich Viburnum, Yucca. Salt Tolerant Perennial Plants Blanket Flower, Daylily, Lantana, Prickly Pear Cactus, Lavender, Cotton, Seaside Goldenrod. Moderately resistant Yarrow, Agapanthus, Sea Thrift, Candytuft, Hardy Ice Plant, Cheddar Pinks (Dianthus), Mexican Heather, Nippon Daisy, Crinum Lily, Mallow. 1. Seaweed has 60 trace minerals and ready-to-use nutrients including nitrogen, potassium, phosphate, and magnesium. It also contains hormones to encourage plant growth. Unlike other garden amendments, such as manure, seaweed does not need to decompose before being a benefit to your garden. 2. Like all mulches, seaweed helps to keep soil moist thus reducing your need to water the garden. An application of seaweed will reduce how often you need to weed. It contains no seeds that could possibly turn into weeds as bark mulch sometimes does. 3. Pest control. Slugs especially hate seaweed because of its sharp edges and salt. Birds and other garden pests dislike it for the same reasons. 4. Improved aeration. Seaweed helps aerate the soil just like peat moss does, but it has the added benefit of delivering nutrients and minerals. 5. Prevents fungus and disease. Seaweed helps you to grow strong, healthy plants, and healthy plants resist fungus and disease. 6. Doesn't blow away. Unlike other compost and mulches, seaweed (especially when it is still wet) won't blow away in a stiff wind. Don't worry about the salt in seaweed negatively impacting your garden. I can report that after many years of using seaweed in my garden in the Caribbean I have no evidence of negative impact. Simply place seaweed around plants just as you would compost and/or mulch. Use as much as you can; don't be skimpy. Your garden beds will appreciate a generous 4-6 inch application.
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Posted by Pablo R on May 11, 2019, 2:29 pm, in reply to "Re: 30% drop in tourism mx"
That sea weed is not here. They are also using it in building | -------------------Re: 30% drop in tourism mx
Posted by William on May 12, 2019, 12:46 am, in reply to "Re: 30% drop in tourism mx"
No its Cancun and other beaches on the peninsula that have the problem, it is a Caribbean problem really. So you will get none in La Manz or Barra. | -------------------Re: 30% drop in tourism mx
Posted by Ron Smith on May 12, 2019, 8:13 am, in reply to "Re: 30% drop in tourism mx"
We were in Cancun in May. The sargasso sea weed was 6-12 inches deep, extending out about 20 feet at the edge of the water, and was visible to each side as far as we could see. The resorts at Riviera Maya had been trying to keep up with the mess by using mechanical excavators, back-hoes, and men with pitchforks and wheel barrows, but had just decided that the effort was futile, and quit the removal process. Fortunately there did not seem to be any objectionable odor. | -------------------Re: 30% drop in tourism mx
Posted by William on May 12, 2019, 11:58 am, in reply to "Re: 30% drop in tourism mx"
I do not find the smell objectionable. But it gets stronger as it starts to decay. When its fresh out of the sea and it has been hand shook and inspected for creatures it can be put into bath tubs and used as a body invigorating spa. Many therapeutic benefits are attributed to seaweed bathing. Scientific studies have confirmed that seaweed bathing helps lower body stress and relieve skin conditions (psoriasis, eczema, acne etc). It has also been shown to be beneficial in the treatment of muscle aches and joint stiffness (rheumatism and arthritis), and excellent for some circulatory problems. Seaweed treatments are associated with body toning, slimming and the release of toxins.
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Posted by Linda Mandala on May 12, 2019, 12:02 pm, in reply to "Re: 30% drop in tourism mx"
Wow William....thanks for all this great info on seaweed! we ALL should be thinking about growing our own food and this is a free and easily available (in some places) addition. Nearly all vegetables available in the markets and stores are heavily pesticided and fertilized....not good. Linda Mandala | -------------------
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