{"id":18794,"date":"2018-01-08T13:25:00","date_gmt":"2018-01-08T12:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ficosterra.com\/?p=18794"},"modified":"2025-01-15T15:28:00","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T14:28:00","slug":"seaweed-bokashi-in-tomato-cultivation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ficosterra.com\/en\/seaweed-bokashi-in-tomato-cultivation\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits of seaweed bokashi in tomato cultivation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The effectiveness of
Seaweed Bokashi in tomato <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The application of seaweed bokashi<\/strong><\/a> in intensive crops has become a new sustainable tool capable of enhancing them at a low cost.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This technique, which mixes fermented seaweed with other organic materials<\/strong>, is proving to be an effective solution for regenerating soil, increasing productivity, quality, and sustainability<\/strong> of crops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trials conducted with this organic amendment<\/strong> at the Parks and Gardens Unit of the Madrid City Council, both in Moruno tomatoes from Aranjuez and in Tagetes<\/strong>, showed practically incredible results for the municipal staff themselves<\/a>. Tomato production tripled, and the fruit quality was the best compared to trials with a high-quality substrate and another with worm castings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

This trial, supervised by the prestigious nursery engineer Francisco Javier Spalla<\/strong> and the technical team of Ficosterra, offers a valuable perspective on how farmers can achieve higher yields sustainably.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

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What is
Seaweed Bokashi?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Seaweed bokashi<\/strong> is a fermented organic fertilizer that combines seaweed with other materials, such as plant residues, molasses, and microorganisms. Unlike chemical fertilizers, bokashi regenerates the soil, strengthens the microbiota, and provides nutrients naturally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The seaweed bokashi marketed by Ficosterra is registered as an organic amendment by the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture and organic certified by Sohiscert<\/a>. Its formula includes: 40% seaweed bokashi, 10% vermiculite, and 50% coconut fiber<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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This combination not only increases nutrient Availability but also improves soil structure, water retention, and crop resistance to environmental stress<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Characteristics of the tomato trial,<\/strong>
Moruno variety<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Location<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Greenhouse Unit, Retiro Park nurseries, Madrid City Council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Duration<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

From March 8 to August 3, 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Objective<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Compare the performance of three types of substrates in the production of Moruno tomatoes from Aranjuez and Tagetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Materials Used<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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  • Seed trays <\/strong>and 44 cell trays.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Moruno tomato seeds from Aranjuez <\/strong>and Tagetes seeds.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 3 test substrates:<\/strong>
    • German universal substrate <\/strong>(control).<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>
      • Artisanal substrate: 40% worm humus, 10% vermiculite, and 50% coconut fiber.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n
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        • Ficosterra-G seaweed bokashi: 40% seaweed bokashi, 10% vermiculite, and 50% coconut fiber.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n
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          Trial Results:
          Which was the best substrate?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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          Substrate<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>Tomato Production  <\/strong><\/strong><\/td>Growth Quality<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>Stress Resistance<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
          Universal Substrate<\/td>36 tomatoes <\/td>\ud83c\udf31 Rapid growth, but weak<\/td>\u274c Low resistance<\/td><\/tr>
          Artisanal Substrate<\/td>46 tomatoes<\/td>\ud83c\udf3f Vigorous growth<\/td>\u2705 Medium resistance<\/td><\/tr>
          Ficosterra-G <\/td>90 tomatoes<\/td>\ud83c\udf33 Strong and uniform growth<\/td>\u2b50 High resistance<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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