Every farmer and gardener should be using kelp in conjunction with a regular fertilizing program. Research and field trials have confirmed the role of kelp in increasing crop yields, drought resistance, frost protection, and stress recovery. Although kelp extracts do contain small amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, their value is not as a fertilizer but as a growth stimulant. They contain potent concentrations of trace minerals, micronutrients, amino acids, and vitamins essential to plant growth