Product Overview

JINGFENG’s Enzymatic Hydrolyzed Brown Seaweed Extract Powder is a high-purity, cold-water seaweed biostimulant produced through controlled enzymatic hydrolysis of Ascophyllum nodosum harvested in the North Atlantic (Iceland, Norway, Canada). The enzymatic process cleaves large-molecule alginate and polysaccharides into small-molecule algal oligosaccharides (≥40%) while preserving the natural cytokinin, gibberellin, and auxin balance (CTK/GA/IAA ≥700 ppm), delivering a 100% water-soluble brown powder with broad-spectrum plant bioactivity for organic farming, drip irrigation, and NPK bulk blending.

Sourced exclusively from cold-water North Atlantic Ascophyllum nodosum (vs. warm-water green seaweed species), this kelp extract powder retains the full profile of bioactive compounds adapted to harsh marine conditions—natural stress-response hormones, betaines, mannitols, and phenolic antioxidants.

With ≥30% alginate, ≥60% organic matter, and a balanced N-P-K of 0.5-0.5-16 plus chelated trace elements (B, Fe, Mn, Zn, Cu), the product functions as a multi-purpose biostimulant and organic-compliant potassium source for high-value crops worldwide. 

Technical Details

Technical IndexSpecificationReference Standard
AppearanceBrown powder
Solubility in water100%ISO 19822 / HPTA²
pH Value (1% aqueous solution)6.0 – 7.0GB/T 33804-2025¹
Alginate Content≥ 30%HG/T 5334-2018³
Algal Oligosaccharides≥ 40%Internal SOP
Organic Matter≥ 60%NY 525-2012⁴
Nitrogen (N)≥ 0.5%GB/T 33804-2025¹
Phosphorus (P₂O₅)≥ 0.5%GB/T 33804-2025¹
Potassium (K₂O)≥ 16%GB/T 33804-2025¹
Moisture (H₂O)≤ 5%GB/T 33804-2025¹
Boron (B)≥ 0.2%Internal SOP
Iron (Fe)≥ 0.1%Internal SOP
Manganese (Mn)≥ 0.1%Internal SOP
Zinc (Zn)≥ 0.1%Internal SOP
Copper (Cu)≥ 0.1%Internal SOP
Natural Hormones (CTK/GA/IAA)≥ 700 ppmInternal SOP

¹ GB/T 33804-2025 / ISO 19822 / HPTA / AAPFCO / IHSS Analysis method
² HPTA (Humic Products Trade Association) water solubility standard
³ HG/T 5334-2018 / CDFA / Colorimetric method
⁴ Chinese national organic matter test method NY 525-2012

Mechanism — How Enzymatic Hydrolyzed Seaweed Works

– Khan, W., Rayirath, U. P., Subramanian, S., et al. (2009). Seaweed extracts as biostimulants of plant growth and development. *Journal of Plant Growth Regulation*, 28(4), 386-399.
– Crouch, I. J., & van Staden, J. (1993). Evidence for the presence of plant growth regulators in commercial seaweed products. *Plant Growth Regulation*, 13(1), 21-29.
– Zhang, X., & Ervin, E. H. (2008). Impact of seaweed extract-based cytokinins and zeatin riboside on creeping bentgrass heat tolerance. *Crop Science*, 48(1), 364-370.
– Battacharyya, D., Babgohari, M. Z., Rathor, P., & Prithiviraj, B. (2015). Seaweed extracts as biostimulants in horticulture. *Scientia Horticulturae*, 196, 39-48.
– du Jardin, P. (2015). Plant biostimulants: Definition, concept, main categories and regulation. *Scientia Horticulturae*, 196, 3-14.
– *Available on request* — JINGFENG long-term field trial data, Inner Mongolia and Shandong, 2020-2024.

Key Benefits

Recommended Applications

Agricultural Crops

Field crops such as wheat, corn, rice, cotton, and oilseeds, soybeans, sugar beet, barley, and so on.

Vegetables

Open-field and greenhouse vegetables including tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, lettuce, and broccoli.

Fruit Trees

Pome fruits (apple, pear), stone fruits (peach, cherry), citrus, grapes, and berries, Tropical & Subtropical Fruits.

* Other Scenarios: Hydroponics, substrate cultivation, lawn & landscape greening, seed treatment, nursery production, and flower farming.

Seaweed Extract for NPK Bulk Blending

Packaging & Storage

We offer a range of standard packaging solutions: 1kg foil bags, 5kg aluminum bags, 10kg / 20kg / 25kg kraft paper bags, and 1 MT / 1.25 MT jumbo bags. .Custom packaging services are also available. Our team will provide tailored recommendations based on your specific requirements to ensure proper storage and transportation, maintaining product integrity throughout the process.

1kg bag

10kg 20kg 25kg bag​

jumbo ton bag

Certifications & Compliance

Safety Data Sheet / Technical Data Sheet

Seaweed Extract Application Results: Successful Cases

FAQ

**Brown seaweed extract** is a powdered biostimulant derived from **Ascophyllum nodosum**—a cold-water brown algae species harvested from the North Atlantic (Iceland, Norway, Canada). The extract is produced through **enzymatic hydrolysis**, a gentle biocatalytic process that breaks down large-molecule alginate and polysaccharides into small-molecule algal oligosaccharides while preserving the integrity of natural plant hormones (cytokinin, gibberellin, auxin), betaines, and mannitols.

Unlike chemical extraction (which uses strong acids or alkalis at high temperature and destroys most bioactive compounds), enzymatic hydrolysis operates at low temperature (40-60°C) and neutral pH (6-7), preserving the full bioactive profile. The result is a 100% water-soluble brown powder containing ≥30% alginate, ≥40% algal oligosaccharides, ≥16% K₂O, and ≥700 ppm natural hormones (CTK/GA/IAA).

This is the most common selection question in the seaweed biostimulant market. **Brown seaweed (Ascophyllum nodosum)** and **green seaweed (Ulva/Enteromorpha)** differ in three critical ways for agricultural use:

1. **Stress-hormone content**: Cold-water brown algae produce 2-3× more betaines, mannitols, and phenolic cryoprotectants than warm-water green seaweed. These compounds provide plants with built-in stress tolerance—essential for drought, salinity, and cold resistance.

2. **K₂O content**: Brown seaweed extract contains K₂O ≥16%, making it a dual-purpose potassium fertilizer and biostimulant. Green seaweed typically contains K₂O ≤5%, limiting its potassium supply function.

3. **Sourcing cleanliness**: Cold-water North Atlantic waters have lower industrial pollution and heavy metal contamination than many warm-water coastal regions where green seaweed is harvested.

**Selection guidance**:
– **Brown seaweed (Ascophyllum nodosum)** — best for stress tolerance, fruit quality, high-value crops, organic farming, and NPK bulk blending requiring high K
– **Green seaweed (Ulva)** — best for nitrogen-deficient soils, basic vegetative growth, low-cost bulk applications

For most premium agricultural applications—orchards, vineyards, greenhouse vegetables, organic certification programs—**brown seaweed extract is the gold standard**.

Yes. The enzymatic process introduces no chemical residues—no acid traces, no alkali traces, no organic solvent traces. The product is an OMRI-listed organic seaweed fertilizer and complies with major organic agriculture standards:

– **OMRI Listed** (Organic Materials Review Institute) — included, suitable for organic farming in North America
– **CERES Organic Certification** (held by JINGFENG, included)
– **ECOCERT** (available on request for EU organic markets)
– **JAS** (available on request for Japanese organic markets)

Heavy metal content falls well below EU 2019/1009 fertilizer regulation limits: Cd <0.5 mg/kg, Pb <5 mg/kg, Hg <0.1 mg/kg, As <2 mg/kg, Cr <50 mg/kg.

**Not recommended for direct tank mixing.** Alginate in the product can react with Ca²⁺ to form insoluble calcium alginate gel, reducing the efficacy of both products and potentially clogging drip emitters.

If both are needed, apply separately with at least 3-5 days interval. Alternatively, use chelated calcium (EDTA-Ca, amino acid-chelated Ca) instead of calcium nitrate for better compatibility.

For drip-irrigated greenhouse tomatoes:
– Foliar: 0.5 g/L (5 g per 10 L water), 7-10 day intervals throughout the growing season
– Fertigation: 1-2 g/L (1-2 kg per 1000 L water), at flowering, fruit set, and bulking stages
– Total seasonal application: 8-12 kg/ha

For field tomatoes:
– Foliar: 0.5-1 g/L, 14-21 day intervals
– Base application: 5-10 kg/ha mixed with NPK before transplanting

Apply early morning or late afternoon to avoid leaf burn. **Total seasonal application should not exceed 15 kg/ha to avoid excessive vegetative growth at the expense of fruit set.**

24 months when stored in original sealed packaging in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated warehouse (5-30°C, relative humidity ≤60%). The shorter shelf life compared to humic products (36 months) is due to natural hormone stability—cytokinins and gibberellins gradually degrade over time, even in dry powder form.

After opening, reseal the bag tightly to prevent moisture absorption. The product is mildly hygroscopic (caking threshold >12% moisture). Avoid direct sunlight and heavy pressure. Keep away from strong acids, strong alkalis, and oxidizing agents.

Yes. We customize brown seaweed extract powder to your specifications:
– **Hormone ratio**: Adjust CTK/GA/IAA balance (standard 1:1:1, customizable to 2:1:1 or 1:2:1 for specific crop needs)
– **K₂O content**: 10-20% range (standard ≥16%)
– **Alginate content**: 20-50% range (standard ≥30%)
– **Oligosaccharide content**: 30-50% range (standard ≥40%)
– **Color**: Light brown to dark brown (customizable)
– **Packaging**: Custom bags, private label, multi-language labels

**Minimum order quantity for OEM: 1 MT. Lead time: 15-25 days after artwork confirmation.** We support both pure OEM (your brand only) and technical endorsement (JINGFENG + your brand).

Every production batch undergoes in-house QC testing:
– Full technical index panel (16 parameters including alginate, oligosaccharides, K₂O, hormones)
– HPLC-MS hormone profile (CTK/GA/IAA ratio verification)
– Heavy metal panel (Cd, Pb, Hg, As, Cr)
– Microbial panel (total plate count, coliforms, yeast/mold)
– Solubility and dissolution rate test

COA is issued per batch with traceable batch numbers. **Random third-party audits are conducted by SGS / Bureau Veritas / TÜV on a quarterly basis.** Batch-to-batch variation for key parameters (alginate, oligosaccharides, K₂O) is maintained within ±3%.

For stock specifications (Type I standard, K₂O ≥16%, oligosaccharides ≥40%), 7-10 days after order confirmation. For custom specifications (customized hormone ratio, packaging), 15-25 days.

**Shipping time depends on destination port — typically 25-40 days by sea to most major ports.** Air shipping available for urgent orders (3-7 days).

20ft FCL loads approximately 12-14 MT (depending on packaging): 1kg bags × 12,000 / 25kg bags × 480 / jumbo bags × 12.

Yes. We provide 500g-1kg free samples of brown seaweed extract powder for distributor evaluation and field trial. **Shipping cost is borne by the receiver (DHL/FedEx, 3-7 days worldwide).**

Contact us via the COA / Sample Request button on this page with your full address, intended application (crop type, soil type, application method), and any specific customization requirements. Sample shipments include a full COA and TDS, plus optional 1-on-1 technical consultation with our agronomy team.

Seaweed extract and humic acid are complementary, not competing categories in modern agriculture:
 
DimensionSeaweed Extract (Biostimulant)Humic Acid (Soil Amendment)
Primary functionPlant biostimulant — bioactive compounds, hormones, stress toleranceSoil conditioner — improves soil structure, CEC, water retention
SourceCold-water Ascophyllum nodosum (brown algae)Leonardite / weathered coal
K₂O content≥16%Variable (typically 8-12%)
Application rate2-10 kg/ha5-30 kg/ha
Best forFoliar, fertigation, high-value crops, organic farming, stress mitigationSoil application, soil reclamation, base fertilizer
Recommendation: For premium agricultural programs targeting both plant performance and soil health, combine seaweed extract with humic acid—seaweed for biostimulant activity (foliar/fertigation), humic acid for soil conditioning (base application). Many successful programs use both at reduced rates (e.g., 3-5% seaweed extract in NPK + 5-10% humic acid in NPK bulk blend).

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