Remineralizating Soil for
Optimum Elemental Balance
by David Yarrow; July 2005, Acres U.S.A.
Remineralization of our agricultural land and garden soils with 90-plus
minerals is the goal of two lifelong advocates of sustainable organic food
production, Robert Cain and David Yarrow, who were brought together by
their common interest in the research of Maynard Murray, M.D.
As most Acres U.S.A. readers are aware, Dr. Murray was a medical doctor
and research scientist who was troubled by the obvious continual decline of
American health and the subsequently flourishing pharmaceutical industry.
He searched for reasons, on biological and chemical levels, as to why our
bodies lose their resistance to chronic illness and develop degenerative
disease.
His studies led him to the sea, where, miraculously, cancer, arthritis,
arteriosclerosis and aging on a cellular level seemingly did not exist. He
discovered that sea life is sustained in a balanced solution consisting of all
90-plus atomic table elements. Murray observed that a cubic foot of
seawater contains considerably more living organisms than an equivalent
amount of soil.
Murray theorized that the apparent difference in disease resistance and
vitality between life on land and in the sea is due to mineral deficiencies in
our soil and food. He visualized an endless cycle wherein continents rise
from the sea rich with minerals.
The constant effects of climate — freezing, thawing, rainfall, and erosion —
combined with mankind's historically poor stewardship of the land and
increasing acid rain cause topsoil minerals to go into solution. These mineral
solutions then enter streams and rivers and subsequently flow into the sea.
Murray concluded that these minerals hold the key to human health.
Therefore, it made perfect sense to recapture them and restore them to our
soils.
Initially, he successfully experimented using diluted seawater on soils and
crops. Then he discovered that if water is totally removed from pure, mineral-
enriched seawater, 3.5 percent remains as solids.
He called these minerals "sea solids" and used them exclusively, during
many years of extensive research, on all ranges of crops and soil types.
Murray even developed a specialized use of sea solids for hydroponics, and
operated a successful 13-acre hydroponic fresh-produce farm in southern
Florida. The results were consistently the same: the plants flourished,
matured more rapidly, were healthier, were more disease and drought
resistant, and produced outstanding taste along with greater yields.
In assays testing for nutrients, foods grown with Murray’s sea solids had
significantly more minerals (ash content), vitamins (25 percent more vitamin
C in tomatoes; 40 percent more vitamin A in carrots) and sugars. In
addition, he witnessed the same amazing results in all types of livestock and
poultry that were offered feed grown in soil enriched by his sea solids.
Physiologically, these animals were healthier, gained weight more rapidly,
and reached maturity sooner.
During his 30 years of research, Murray conclusively proved that the
proportions of trace minerals and elements present in pure seawater are
optimum for the growth and health of both land and sea life.
Additionally, he found that once these minerals and trace elements are
restored to the soil, reapplication is not necessary for five or more years,
given normal rainfall and climatic conditions. Cain, under Dr. Murray’s
direction, applied these minerals to both soil and hydroponic food
production, and personally tasted and witnessed their outstanding effects.
Since creating sea solids by desalinization of seawater is very costly, Murray
searched the earth for the best source of sea solids in their natural form. He
required expansive tidal flats on the banks of a mineral-rich, unpolluted sea
in an arid region with little or no rainfall. Prior to his death in 1983, he
disclosed to Cain the location he had found to be the purest.
Only recently, Cain and Yarrow have begun mining sea solids from Murray's
source and distributing the product throughout North America. Cain says he
believes Dr. Murray discovered the true "Fountain of Youth." However, the
fountain with its life-enhancing properties is located not at a springhead
where a stream or river begins, but rather at the opposite end of the
ecosystem, where it empties into the sea.
Cain and Yarrow’s vision is to improve the quality of human health through
the food we eat by remineralizing the soil in which it is grown. In their
opinion, application of these extraordinary sea solids with their 90-plus
elements — the sea's full spectrum of minerals — to tired and depleted soils
is the perfect solution.
They believe that as stewards of the land, it is our responsibility to restore
the mineral balance to soils and subsequently the foods we ingest. Cain and
Yarrow hope to convince all stewards of the land to help sustain life on this
planet by remineralizing their soils and spreading the wisdom of sea energy
agriculture.
For more information on sea solids and the work of Robert Cain and David
Yarrow, contact:
SeaAgri Inc.
4822 Kings Down Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30338
phone (770) 361-7003
e-mail seaagri (at) bellsouth.net
website www.seaagri.com
To order ocean grown sea solids, please visit the official
OceanGrown website at http://www.oceangrown.com
and tell them you were referred by Mike Snyder at TheRawDiet.com
Further Reading: Trace Elements in Nature's Balance- An
Introduction into Sea Water Agriculture by Maynard Murry
Optimum Elemental Balance
by David Yarrow; July 2005, Acres U.S.A.
Remineralization of our agricultural land and garden soils with 90-plus
minerals is the goal of two lifelong advocates of sustainable organic food
production, Robert Cain and David Yarrow, who were brought together by
their common interest in the research of Maynard Murray, M.D.
As most Acres U.S.A. readers are aware, Dr. Murray was a medical doctor
and research scientist who was troubled by the obvious continual decline of
American health and the subsequently flourishing pharmaceutical industry.
He searched for reasons, on biological and chemical levels, as to why our
bodies lose their resistance to chronic illness and develop degenerative
disease.
His studies led him to the sea, where, miraculously, cancer, arthritis,
arteriosclerosis and aging on a cellular level seemingly did not exist. He
discovered that sea life is sustained in a balanced solution consisting of all
90-plus atomic table elements. Murray observed that a cubic foot of
seawater contains considerably more living organisms than an equivalent
amount of soil.
Murray theorized that the apparent difference in disease resistance and
vitality between life on land and in the sea is due to mineral deficiencies in
our soil and food. He visualized an endless cycle wherein continents rise
from the sea rich with minerals.
The constant effects of climate — freezing, thawing, rainfall, and erosion —
combined with mankind's historically poor stewardship of the land and
increasing acid rain cause topsoil minerals to go into solution. These mineral
solutions then enter streams and rivers and subsequently flow into the sea.
Murray concluded that these minerals hold the key to human health.
Therefore, it made perfect sense to recapture them and restore them to our
soils.
Initially, he successfully experimented using diluted seawater on soils and
crops. Then he discovered that if water is totally removed from pure, mineral-
enriched seawater, 3.5 percent remains as solids.
He called these minerals "sea solids" and used them exclusively, during
many years of extensive research, on all ranges of crops and soil types.
Murray even developed a specialized use of sea solids for hydroponics, and
operated a successful 13-acre hydroponic fresh-produce farm in southern
Florida. The results were consistently the same: the plants flourished,
matured more rapidly, were healthier, were more disease and drought
resistant, and produced outstanding taste along with greater yields.
In assays testing for nutrients, foods grown with Murray’s sea solids had
significantly more minerals (ash content), vitamins (25 percent more vitamin
C in tomatoes; 40 percent more vitamin A in carrots) and sugars. In
addition, he witnessed the same amazing results in all types of livestock and
poultry that were offered feed grown in soil enriched by his sea solids.
Physiologically, these animals were healthier, gained weight more rapidly,
and reached maturity sooner.
During his 30 years of research, Murray conclusively proved that the
proportions of trace minerals and elements present in pure seawater are
optimum for the growth and health of both land and sea life.
Additionally, he found that once these minerals and trace elements are
restored to the soil, reapplication is not necessary for five or more years,
given normal rainfall and climatic conditions. Cain, under Dr. Murray’s
direction, applied these minerals to both soil and hydroponic food
production, and personally tasted and witnessed their outstanding effects.
Since creating sea solids by desalinization of seawater is very costly, Murray
searched the earth for the best source of sea solids in their natural form. He
required expansive tidal flats on the banks of a mineral-rich, unpolluted sea
in an arid region with little or no rainfall. Prior to his death in 1983, he
disclosed to Cain the location he had found to be the purest.
Only recently, Cain and Yarrow have begun mining sea solids from Murray's
source and distributing the product throughout North America. Cain says he
believes Dr. Murray discovered the true "Fountain of Youth." However, the
fountain with its life-enhancing properties is located not at a springhead
where a stream or river begins, but rather at the opposite end of the
ecosystem, where it empties into the sea.
Cain and Yarrow’s vision is to improve the quality of human health through
the food we eat by remineralizing the soil in which it is grown. In their
opinion, application of these extraordinary sea solids with their 90-plus
elements — the sea's full spectrum of minerals — to tired and depleted soils
is the perfect solution.
They believe that as stewards of the land, it is our responsibility to restore
the mineral balance to soils and subsequently the foods we ingest. Cain and
Yarrow hope to convince all stewards of the land to help sustain life on this
planet by remineralizing their soils and spreading the wisdom of sea energy
agriculture.
For more information on sea solids and the work of Robert Cain and David
Yarrow, contact:
SeaAgri Inc.
4822 Kings Down Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30338
phone (770) 361-7003
e-mail seaagri (at) bellsouth.net
website www.seaagri.com
To order ocean grown sea solids, please visit the official
OceanGrown website at http://www.oceangrown.com
and tell them you were referred by Mike Snyder at TheRawDiet.com
Further Reading: Trace Elements in Nature's Balance- An
Introduction into Sea Water Agriculture by Maynard Murry
OceanSolution contains no additives.
It is an extract of clean ocean water
that comes ready to be mixed one
part OceanSolution to 100 parts
irrigating water.
Ten gallons of "mix" covers one acre.
Ideal for hydroponics and soils well
conditioned to allow nutrients to
reach the roots of plants easily.
It is an extract of clean ocean water
that comes ready to be mixed one
part OceanSolution to 100 parts
irrigating water.
Ten gallons of "mix" covers one acre.
Ideal for hydroponics and soils well
conditioned to allow nutrients to
reach the roots of plants easily.
SeaSolution “P” (also to be diluted)
consists of OceanSolution with the
addition of a proprietary mix of
organic humates called Hybrid Helper
"P".
Fifty gallons of "mix" covers one acre.
Ideal when soils are not in prime
condition, and the roots could
benefit with a "boost" to permit
easier access to the nutrients. "P" is
placed on the seed in the row at
planting time.
consists of OceanSolution with the
addition of a proprietary mix of
organic humates called Hybrid Helper
"P".
Fifty gallons of "mix" covers one acre.
Ideal when soils are not in prime
condition, and the roots could
benefit with a "boost" to permit
easier access to the nutrients. "P" is
placed on the seed in the row at
planting time.
SeaSolution "F" (also to be diluted)
consists of OceanSolution with the
addition of a proprietary mix of
organic carbons called Hybrid Helper
"F".
Sixteen to Seventeen gallons of
"mix" covers one acre. Ideal when
soils are in less than prime
condition. By foliar feeding, "F"
increases the plant’s access to
growth enhancing carbons after
emerging.
All three products available in 1-
quart; 1-gallon; 5-gallon; 55-gallon;
and 275-gallon containers. Available
in larger bulk containers (e.g. 1000-
gallon & up)
Also available is a proprietary 10%
Calcium Plus Product in 275-gallon
'totes'. It is applied anytime at the
rate of three gallons per acre.
consists of OceanSolution with the
addition of a proprietary mix of
organic carbons called Hybrid Helper
"F".
Sixteen to Seventeen gallons of
"mix" covers one acre. Ideal when
soils are in less than prime
condition. By foliar feeding, "F"
increases the plant’s access to
growth enhancing carbons after
emerging.
All three products available in 1-
quart; 1-gallon; 5-gallon; 55-gallon;
and 275-gallon containers. Available
in larger bulk containers (e.g. 1000-
gallon & up)
Also available is a proprietary 10%
Calcium Plus Product in 275-gallon
'totes'. It is applied anytime at the
rate of three gallons per acre.
Testimonial
| TO: OceanGrown, Inc. FROM: Bruce Anderson (Minnesota) DATE: November 2006 "This is my first year using OceanGrown products. I was raised on this family farm, and this year's crops were the best I have ever produced. Before beginning to foliar feed my alfalfa with OceanGrown products (after the first cutting), I had noticed aphids in the fields. Just one day after first applying OceanSolution, the bugs were either gone or dead. The second and third cuttings were the best I have ever had; and the alfalfa looked good going into the winter. My corn yields were significantly better this year, and the ears had fewer and shallower dents than in previous years. Our good soybean fields yielded 62 bu/acre (more than double what I harvested from these same fields last year). The beans were incredibly green and vibrant looking." |
Testimonials:
| TO: OceanGrown, Inc. FROM: Greg Luthy (Nebraska) DATE: November 2006 "This is my third year using OceanGrown (products); and I am seeing overall better plant health. For example, while many in the county lost a lot of their corn crop to Southern Rust, I lost just a little at the very end of the harvest. This fall my corn yield averaged 210 bushels per acre with some fields averaging 232. Talking to some of my neighbors, they reported hearing of farms that had averaged yields of only 190 bushels per acre. My soybeans this year averaged 72.5 bushels per acre, and were completely disease free. I am very happy with the yields this year; and I credit this to using OceanGrown's OceanSolution, which produced healthier plants due to the added nutrients applied on the seeds during planting, and through the pivot during late bloom. My agronomist was amazed how good my crops looked." |
| TO: OceanGrown, Inc. FROM: Dean Steeves DATE: September 8, 2006 Before the spring of 2006: The property is located in Rancho Santa Fe, California (San Diego Area). The botanical garden (lawn, palms, trees, potted plants, citrus trees, flowers) is an on going project and a continuous enhancement to the property. The organic garden, which consists of five raised beds (6' x 12'), was started in 2003 and is really the reason why I am writing this testimonial. Let me first tell you a little about our raised beds: The soil: Organic formula topped by 2 inches of worm casting and organic compost. The irrigation system: 8 sprinklers per bed with independent valves connected through food grade PVC pipes to a DOsatron injection box, which dispenses a liquid organic nutrient called Biolink 333. The seeds: Organic seeds, mostly heirloom, from Seeds of Change. It seemed like all the perfect ingredients for a successful garden. It was a good harvest with some crops better than others in spite of the pests that we controlled, as you may have guessed, without chemical pesticide or any other kind of poisons. Spring 2006, and after: It is not until we discovered Ocean Solution Formula that we realized what real potential this gardening adventure had. We hooked the concentrated solution to our Dosatron system (at a 100 to one ratio) and started watering the beds this spring and noticed some incredible changes right away such as: 1. After turning the soil in each bed (post harvest), I could not find a single cut worm, where before the beds were full of them. 2. The quality of the soil itself improved - the color was deeper, richer and looked healthier. 3. The best news was - practically no bugs! Using Ocean Solution resulted in healthier veggies, growing to their full potential and tasting even better. 4. Fruit trees (citrus) - Seem to have twice the amount of fruits - again No Bugs! 5. Flowers - Roses, hydrangeas and impatients increased in growth --- with the hydrangeas blooms tripling this year. And, after cutting, by placing the cut flowers in holding vases containing the same ratio of clean water to OceanSolution as was used to feed them while they were growing (100 parts clean water to 1 part OceanSolution), they stayed fresh-looking up to twice as long as the same variety cut flowers that had been grown without OceanSolution. The 'holding vase mix' was changed once every other day. 6. Potted Plants - Fuller and greener. 7. Palm Trees - after watering a practically dead palm tree for 3 weeks, I was able to revive it and transplant it successfully. We are just beginning our fall planting and we will be experimenting with different dilution ratios to see whether certain crops prefer more or less of the Ocean Solution. But either way, there is no doubt in our minds that Ocean Solution far exceeds any other option that one may have to achieve the best results. |
| March 13, 2006 Mr. Colonel V. Doner Chairman of the Board Children's Hunger Relief Fund Dear Colonel: It has been more that 2 years since receiving the two barrels of "Ocean Grown" (OceanSolution), and I began experimenting with them. In Nicaragua we only have two seasons, our rainy season, which lasts 6 months and our non-rainy season, which lasts 6 months. For this reason there has been a delay with the experimenting we had begun on the grass we use to feed the cattle as well as with the fruit trees. After experimenting 8 months, we were able to verify the following results regarding the oranges, avocados and cattle grass: Phase 1: - The fruit trees produced much more fruit. - The cattle that ate the grass fertilized with Ocean Grown (OceanSolution), experienced faster growth and weight gain. Phase 2: After analyzing the chemical make up of Ocean Grown over duration of 6 months, with the help of a technician that has been working with us, we decided to begin a project using Hydroponics. After much experimenting we were able to verify that the first step would be to extract the juices from the best grasses; Signal and Sorghum Grass. May God bless you, Sincerely, Lic. Mario Jose Avile Saenz |
Frequently Asked Questions...
1) Question:
Why is OceanSolution now marketed in a liquid form instead of in crystals as
discussed by Dr. Murray in Sea Energy Agriculture?
Answer:
Dr. Murray started his "sea agriculture farm" using ocean water — not
crystals. As time progressed, the Gulf of Mexico water from which he
sourced his solution became too toxic for vegetable growing, and he
discontinued it. He then researched and developed the use of crystals, but
admitted that this product was not as good as the former liquid solution as
he felt that the crystal version lacked certain elements that the liquid
version retained.
OceanGrown, LLC, has perfected a method of extracting all vital elements
from ocean water so that it is again possible to supply growers with the
best version of nutrient fertilizer: all the elements plus the aerobic bacteria
remain intact. To order Dr. Murray's book, Sea Energy Agriculture, go to:
http://www.acresusa.com
Question:
Should you add NPK to your OceanSolution?
Answer:
In certain situations, yes. When you are dealing with hybrid plants, they are
bred to demand excess NPK. However, open pollinated plants and seeds
are aligned with nature, and generally do not require extra NPK.
Question:
How many gallons of OceanSolution should be put on one acre of grass?
Answer:
For grass crops, you may begin with a mix ratio of 100 parts water to 1 part
OceanSolution. Ten gallons of this "mix" should cover approximately one
acre. Then, adjust accordingly based on the response you get.
Question:
How often should crops be fertilized with OceanSolution? Also, Does the
type of soil make a difference in my use of OceanSolution?
Answer:
This depends on the type of soil and crop, and the stage the latter is in.
First, if the soil is heavy (such as clay), we recommend fertilizing only two or
three times a year. If the growing area is sandy loam, one could feed the
plants daily or weekly. Hydroponically, we feed the roots OceanSolution
twice a day from seedling through full crop.
Question:
How do you get the salt out of the OceanSolution?
Answer:
Because our process is so precisely balanced and consistent it is not
necessary. The sea salts in OceanSolution act in a synergistic and beneficial
way with the other 90+ elements and natural bacteria in the Solution; they
are an integral part of the total nutrition required for optimum plant health.
Our process has been engineered and tested so as not to overdose on salt.
Question:
How can seawater be used to grow any kind of plant life — won’t the salt in
OceanSolution hurt plants?
Answer:
Our process is naturally balanced so that it will not hurt plants — unless it is
applied excessively. Although ocean water, which contains all of the known
elements (which are inorganic), is not suitable for human consumption —
when these elements are extracted properly from ocean water, they are
suitable for plant consumption. Plants add a carbon atom to the extracted
inorganic elements to make them organic, which humans are designed to
absorb.
Dr. Maynard Murray stated that sodium in the organic form is "buffered" by
surrounding elements in the plant to the extent that, as a practicing doctor
of internal medicine, he allowed his heart patients to eat as much celery
(known to be high in sodium) per day as they wished — realizing that just
one stick a day is all that the body requires to function properly.
Humans have yet to find a way to add the all important carbon atom to
inorganic elements; we still must rely on living plants to do this for us.
Question:
I am on a salt restricted diet; will that affect whether I can eat food that
has been grown with OceanSolution?
Answer:
Salt that has been processed (like common table salt) is inorganic, and
generally harmful to your body. However, salt that is processed through
plants is not toxic or harmful, because plants convert inorganic salt to
organic salt. However, check with your doctor to obtain their opinion.
Question:
How do you make OceanSolution?
Answer:
This is proprietary information. We can say that it is done without heat or
chemical processing. No chelates are used.
Question:
Can OceanSolution be safely used for foliar feeding?
Answer:
Generally yes, however, delicate flowers like orchids should not be fed in
this way.
Question:
Is it possible to purchase shares in the company that processes and
markets OceanSolution?
Answer:
Yes. The opportunity to purchase shares of equity (non-voting) of
OceanGrown, LLC (the company that produces and sells OceanSolution) is
presented periodically to potential investors. If you have an interest, please
e-mail us at
investor.relations (at) oceangrown.com
for information about upcoming offerings.
Question:
What is the shelf life of OceanSolution?
Answer:
We belief that un-opened it will be indefinite but we are doing long term
stability testing to verify shelf life. We recommend storing the Solution in a
cool, dry, covered area. Once opened it is suggested that the contents be
used within 2 years.
Question:
How do I purchase OceanSolution, and how much does it cost?
Answer:
You can order OceanSolution on our Order page and please tell them you
were referred by Mike Snyder at The Raw Diet.com
Question:
How do I know it works, and is a good value?
Answer:
See our testimonials on this page to read what people have to say about
OceanSolution and the crops grown with it.
Question:
What are the names of all the identified elements and aerobic bacteria that
OceanSolution?
Answer:
Pure unadulterated seawater contains 90+ elements in an inorganic
crystalloid solution ready to be absorbed by a plant’s roots.
Click Here To Order OceanGrown products, or call OceanGrown at
941-921-2401 and tell them you were referred by Michael Snyder of
TheRawDiet.com
Thank you and God Bless,
Mike Snyder
author of The Raw Diet newsletter
1) Question:
Why is OceanSolution now marketed in a liquid form instead of in crystals as
discussed by Dr. Murray in Sea Energy Agriculture?
Answer:
Dr. Murray started his "sea agriculture farm" using ocean water — not
crystals. As time progressed, the Gulf of Mexico water from which he
sourced his solution became too toxic for vegetable growing, and he
discontinued it. He then researched and developed the use of crystals, but
admitted that this product was not as good as the former liquid solution as
he felt that the crystal version lacked certain elements that the liquid
version retained.
OceanGrown, LLC, has perfected a method of extracting all vital elements
from ocean water so that it is again possible to supply growers with the
best version of nutrient fertilizer: all the elements plus the aerobic bacteria
remain intact. To order Dr. Murray's book, Sea Energy Agriculture, go to:
http://www.acresusa.com
Question:
Should you add NPK to your OceanSolution?
Answer:
In certain situations, yes. When you are dealing with hybrid plants, they are
bred to demand excess NPK. However, open pollinated plants and seeds
are aligned with nature, and generally do not require extra NPK.
Question:
How many gallons of OceanSolution should be put on one acre of grass?
Answer:
For grass crops, you may begin with a mix ratio of 100 parts water to 1 part
OceanSolution. Ten gallons of this "mix" should cover approximately one
acre. Then, adjust accordingly based on the response you get.
Question:
How often should crops be fertilized with OceanSolution? Also, Does the
type of soil make a difference in my use of OceanSolution?
Answer:
This depends on the type of soil and crop, and the stage the latter is in.
First, if the soil is heavy (such as clay), we recommend fertilizing only two or
three times a year. If the growing area is sandy loam, one could feed the
plants daily or weekly. Hydroponically, we feed the roots OceanSolution
twice a day from seedling through full crop.
Question:
How do you get the salt out of the OceanSolution?
Answer:
Because our process is so precisely balanced and consistent it is not
necessary. The sea salts in OceanSolution act in a synergistic and beneficial
way with the other 90+ elements and natural bacteria in the Solution; they
are an integral part of the total nutrition required for optimum plant health.
Our process has been engineered and tested so as not to overdose on salt.
Question:
How can seawater be used to grow any kind of plant life — won’t the salt in
OceanSolution hurt plants?
Answer:
Our process is naturally balanced so that it will not hurt plants — unless it is
applied excessively. Although ocean water, which contains all of the known
elements (which are inorganic), is not suitable for human consumption —
when these elements are extracted properly from ocean water, they are
suitable for plant consumption. Plants add a carbon atom to the extracted
inorganic elements to make them organic, which humans are designed to
absorb.
Dr. Maynard Murray stated that sodium in the organic form is "buffered" by
surrounding elements in the plant to the extent that, as a practicing doctor
of internal medicine, he allowed his heart patients to eat as much celery
(known to be high in sodium) per day as they wished — realizing that just
one stick a day is all that the body requires to function properly.
Humans have yet to find a way to add the all important carbon atom to
inorganic elements; we still must rely on living plants to do this for us.
Question:
I am on a salt restricted diet; will that affect whether I can eat food that
has been grown with OceanSolution?
Answer:
Salt that has been processed (like common table salt) is inorganic, and
generally harmful to your body. However, salt that is processed through
plants is not toxic or harmful, because plants convert inorganic salt to
organic salt. However, check with your doctor to obtain their opinion.
Question:
How do you make OceanSolution?
Answer:
This is proprietary information. We can say that it is done without heat or
chemical processing. No chelates are used.
Question:
Can OceanSolution be safely used for foliar feeding?
Answer:
Generally yes, however, delicate flowers like orchids should not be fed in
this way.
Question:
Is it possible to purchase shares in the company that processes and
markets OceanSolution?
Answer:
Yes. The opportunity to purchase shares of equity (non-voting) of
OceanGrown, LLC (the company that produces and sells OceanSolution) is
presented periodically to potential investors. If you have an interest, please
e-mail us at
investor.relations (at) oceangrown.com
for information about upcoming offerings.
Question:
What is the shelf life of OceanSolution?
Answer:
We belief that un-opened it will be indefinite but we are doing long term
stability testing to verify shelf life. We recommend storing the Solution in a
cool, dry, covered area. Once opened it is suggested that the contents be
used within 2 years.
Question:
How do I purchase OceanSolution, and how much does it cost?
Answer:
You can order OceanSolution on our Order page and please tell them you
were referred by Mike Snyder at The Raw Diet.com
Question:
How do I know it works, and is a good value?
Answer:
See our testimonials on this page to read what people have to say about
OceanSolution and the crops grown with it.
Question:
What are the names of all the identified elements and aerobic bacteria that
OceanSolution?
Answer:
Pure unadulterated seawater contains 90+ elements in an inorganic
crystalloid solution ready to be absorbed by a plant’s roots.
Click Here To Order OceanGrown products, or call OceanGrown at
941-921-2401 and tell them you were referred by Michael Snyder of
TheRawDiet.com
Thank you and God Bless,
Mike Snyder
author of The Raw Diet newsletter
| FROM: A. Filsinger Canada December 6, 2005 "To Ocean Grown Mineral Rich - In 65 years of farming all types - animals, vegetables, fruit, grain, etc. - am fully convinced that complete balance is the ultimate in nutrition for all. As early as 1936, Dr. (Charles) Northern proved it in Orlando, Florida.. Read article 'Modern Miracle Men'; an article by Rex Beach, Senate Document 264. In late part of 2003 became aware of Ocean Solution and a way we could apply it to our soil so as to grow better food.. I sprayed it over the orchard soil; also to the foliage in separate areas. This year I am amazed as to definite improvement in color, flavor, and ability to not drop off tree until fully ripe. The leaves were so much better even to freeze-up time. I am definitely going to keep using OceanGrown's (OceanSolution)." Mr. Filsinger (an organic grower), has just celebrated his 50th year in business. |
| FROM: G. Korvne New York October 21, 2005 Solutions Drawing PO Box 20604 Sarasota, FL 34276 Dear Sir or Madam: As someone who successfully oversaw greenhouse projects in a large public university (greenhouse), my use of Oceangrown brand solution put many horticultural experiments over the top. Utilizing proper controlled practice methodology, I can forcefully attest to its ability as a superior fertilizer. For example our green rubber plants grew at least twice the rate of control, with much larger leaves and whose coloring developed a rich green. I would recommend this product to professionals and amateurs alike. Test and be convinced. Yours with enthusiasm, G. Korvne |
| FROM: A. Newhouse California November 2005 Dear Ocean Grown Team, We did a 1/2 acre garden for the first time this year and our Sweet Keeper squash averaged 12 to 23 lbs. in size with excellent taste and color. Typically these are 8 to 10 lbs. in size. We are also trying it in our Hydroponics system and so far it seems the salad greens are greener, tastier and hardier than in commercial hydroponics solution. We did have to add KNO3 it seems as we are using Fl seeds. It was a mix up as the source was thought to be a heritage store. Thank You! A. Newhouse |
| Testimonial: FROM: B. Gunzenhauser Iowa 11/30/2005 Hello, I'd like to submit this testimony of using OceanGrown Solution for the drawing mentioned in the recent newsletter. This year I grew a field of soybeans here on my farm in south-central Iowa. The variety was Garst 3624RR/N, a Roundup-Ready variety. On 7/9/2005, when the soybeans were at R1/R2 stage (just blooming), I sprayed three rates of OGS on the soybeans in one part of the field. I mixed the OGS with the water at 1 gallon OGS to 100 gallons of water. Here is some information: Date: 7/9/2005 Time: 6:30 - 7:30 AM Air temperature: 75 degrees F Water beginning TDS PPM: 215 Water after being mixed with OGS, TDS PPM: 1300 Strip Rate PSI Yield, Bu/Ac Acres Check #1 None 0 63.8 5.5 Rate #1 10GPA 25 65.0 6.8 Rate #2 15GPA 40 64.4 6.8 Rate #3 20GPA 40 64.2 6.7 Check #2 None 0 61.8 4.8 As you can see, OGS provided a 2 bu/ac increase over the check strips with no treatment. At $6.00/bushel, this is $12/acre for an application that cost a third of it. This illustrates that OGS can provide benefits to non-specialty crops. Thank you for your consideration, B. Gunzenhauser |
| FROM: L. Carrico Indiana 8 Dec 2005 It all started out reading "Sea Energy Agriculture". Must have read it at least three times. Dr. Maynard Murray was looking for something, and I feel that he found it. Then came "Fertility from the ocean deep" by Charles Walters. It had me convinced, and I don't convince easily. Have been pasturing a herd of colored cattle in a cow calf operation. Was so convinced that it was the thing to do, I didn't even experiment. I sprayed 235 acres of hay and pasture with a drum of "Ocean Grown Solution" in early April. The cows seemed to be quite content when I moved them each day to a new patty, (observation no.1). It was a very dry summer, and I couldn't bring myself to put "Solution" on a 2nd and 3rd crop. Late Aug. couldn't hold out any longer. I put on the 2nd. drum of "Ocean Grown Solution". The calves got very sociable, 'nozy', and inquisitive beyond what I felt was normal. They would come up and almost let me pet them. (observ no.2). Last of Sept. weaned calves they didn't go through the 'Spoke' stage that happened in past years. (obsev 3). We were feeding a small amount of grain and excellent 3rd crop alfalfa that had not been sprayed with "Solution". I remembered Dr. Murray's trial about mixing conventional crops with "Ocean Grown" crops, I put in a l000# round bale to 70 calves of 1st crop grass. Approximately 9 hours later the bale was all gone, (obsev no, 4). They were sold Friday following Thanksgiving. They loaded and handled very nice and handled remarkably well. No climbing walls, going under gates, nobody got kicked, no sick calves all summer, and no Pink Eye, which is a first (obser. no.5). My neighbor Walt, a retired farmer with 4 acres of hay and pasture, was grazing 5 head of Jersey and Guernsey steers to butcher in the fall. He was feeding a small amount of corn. They would push him out of the way to get at it, one day pushing him in the manger. Had a small amount of "Ocean Solution" left in sprayer, that I sprayed on his 4 acre hay and pasture. A day or two later, Walt stopped to tell me that what ever that stuff was it made them very docile. When going out to feed them, they were in no hurry to get up or run over to the corn. They were very leisure about the feed situation. By the end of the summer they started reverting back, to their 'aunary' state. I sprayed the pasture again in Sept, and they reverted back to their docile life style, (obser no.6-7) "Ocean Grown" and Dr. Murray have convinced me. The secret "92 plus elements" all in perfect balance with one another. It is a very simple (solution) to our health and the health of the livestock at a very reasonable price. Next year everything gets sprayed, with observation that are going to get better. Dr. Murray unlocked the secret to the "FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH". |
| FROM: J. Lack Canada January 2006 Now that the weather is lousy, I thought I would write to you with some of my experiences with the Ocean Grown solution I bought earlier last year. We are a mixed farm, certified organic of some 28 acres in southern British Columbia, growing some 37 crops on a seasonal basis - anything from asparagus to zucchini. We grow in the field and in 2 unheated greenhouses (5,400 sq ft.). All crops in the greenhouse (except spinach) are grown from transplants, and all crops for the field are direct sown. We are low tech, hands on people, and the farm is worked by my wife and myself and we make a good living. I make no pretence at being a scientist, and the reason for trying Ocean Grown solution is that it just seemed 'correct'. I was brought up in the Far East, and subject to typhoons (hurricanes to you) and always the best crops in the low lying areas were always planted after an inundation by storm surge. So we tried it on a few things this year: Lettuce: We grow lettuce in the spring and early summer - about 5,000. We've done the same for a few years so we knew that the optimum trans-planting / seeding schedule for us was 25 days. We use 128 cell trays with soil less organic mix and surface sow seeds, spray misting them to ensure contact with the damp soil.. Each tray is covered by a clear plastic dome and placed under lights with temperature of 60n/70d. This year we decided to use Ocean Solution - both to moisten the soil and to mist the seeds. We were screwed! The seeds surface germinated in 18 to 24 hours, a day quicker than normal, and we had to transplant in 14 to 16 days. This allowed us to grow one extra crop of lettuces this spring. However, maybe a stress health warning on the bottle would be advisable, as we had to completely reschedule our planting program on the fly this year. In addition, all plants were drip irrigated and every 2 weeks Ocean Grown was applied. We used the same seed as the previous year, and we definitely noticed an increase in marketable heads (4.9%), an increase in average head weight (3.1oz.), and a "cleaner" fresher taste. Bug damage was the same - maybe slightly less. Question: Would we use it again on this crop? Yes, the benefit was direct to our pocket to the tune of an extra $327 over the previous year in a year that had far worse growing conditions. Spinach: We grow spinach for bagged leaf (about 8,000 bags) and a small amount for bunches. We tried Ocean Grown on some of the spinach grown for leaf in the greenhouse this year. The variety was Tyee and it was direct sown 4 inches apart, 3 lines to a bed 14" wide, 95 ft long. All beds (5) were direct sown on the same day, all were drip irrigated and one bed in the middle was given Ocean grown at double concentration by watering can. Every 2 weeks we did the same. The OCT (Ocean Grown Tyee) appeared above ground 3 days prior to the other 4 beds. We picked the OCT bed 10 days prior to the others. The other 4 beds were picked for leaf 3 times and the OGT bed 4 times before the plants started to show signs of bolting -interesting that they all started to bolt at the same time. Leaf yield per picking were similar so the extra picking for the OGT was 33%. (39.2 IBS.). We also did the same for over wintered spinach - planted in October for picking (God willing) starting in February. Again the same seed, Ocean Grown put down at planting on one bed, irrigated one in November, and not touched since. We grow without heat so we expect about 20% winter kill (this is Southern B.C.). To day is the 12th January. We have 4 beds with about a 5% winter kill (It's been a bit warmer this year), and the rest of the plants looking as we would expect them at this stage. However, the OGT bed requires picking and is being picked today, right in the middle of our one month off a year. Question: Will we use it again this year? Absolutely yes.... and all plants that have over wintered will be converted to Ocean grown plants as soon as I can put the stuff down. I was going to write about Radishes and Broccoli as well and the small test I did on the sheep pasture, but I've got to go and pick Spinach. |
| Dear OceanGrown, Over the last 15 years I have had great interest in the nutrition of myself, my family and those closest to me. In my lifelong quest for perfect nutrition, I have been introduced to OceanSolution. The first time I heard the Ocean Water concept, it immediately made perfect sense. We are constantly looking for the magic ‘supplement' or perfect ‘diet' for our bodies. We literally have to look no farther than our own back yard. Mother Nature is an amazing force, which provides us the resources in abundance – we just have to recognize and use what she has already given us so generously. I have been an orchid grower for 15 years. Aside from the nutritional benefits of OceanSolution, I was anxious to try them on my plants. I reduced the solution to 600 ppm, as orchids are very sensitive to mineral build up. I am proud to say, that I have more blooming plants, plants in spike (bud) and the healthiest new growth I have ever had. My plants immediately responded to the OceanSolution, and have put on strong healthy growth over the last year. I have had plants bloom that I had given up on – they had not bloomed in the last 10+ years, and now have beautiful flowers. OceanSolution is an amazing resource that everyone should be taking advantage of. After all, you can't do any better than Mother Nature! Sincerely, Dawn V., Ontario, Canada |
| Dear OceanGrown, Dane and I wanted to personally thank you for giving us some valuable insight on plant physiology and nutrition. We, being among the brainwashed in traditional, conventional and commercial methodologies of plant health, have benefited greatly from the knowledge you have generously shared with us. It is quite an amazing thing to be in the citrus business for over 30 years and not be aware of the quickest and healthiest way to grow a citrus tree. By taking your advice and following your instructions, we achieved some fantastic results. Sincerely, Dane and Kip Scofield Half Circle L Ranch Partnership |
| OceanGrown Solution wins my vote as the best plant nutrient provider yet! It gets the job done with minimum effort - requiring one part solution to 100 parts water; so a little goes a long way, making it cost effective. It is organic in nature, so there are no harmful chemical effects. It is clear and odorless; there is no fishy smell, which I have experienced with other sea nutrients. It contains nature's 92 elements, allowing plants to choose the ones they need. I use OceanGrown Solution to grow plants with and without soil. I am secure in the knowledge that my plants grow in a healthy, balanced environment, conductive to minimizing the possibility of bug attacks. Healthy plants stand a better chance of surviving infestation from disease and insect invasion. A good analogy is that of healthy human body cells; cancer and other diseases are not likely to thrive under homeostatic conditions. Well, bugs are not apt to ravage a healthy garden. My garden includes a beautiful variety of greens, herbs, mints, peppers, tomatoes, and peas. What a wonderful feeling it is to pick and eat food fro my back yard, and how reassuring it is to consume such delicious bounty without fear of ingesting dangerous pesticides. Although I grow the aforementioned plants with soil, I prefer to grow wheatgrass hydroponically. For years I had a love/hate relationship with wheatgrass juice. I knew it's beneficial value; I even wrote about it in my first booklet "Journey to Health". Nevertheless, when drinking it I abhorred the nauseating, heaving sensation that lingered, especially when burping. As a result, I seldom drank it. On the other hand, in addition to enhancing the flavor of the juice, OceanGrown Solution also eliminates the repulsive after taste. OceanGrown Solution has shown me that all wheatgrass juice is not equal. I now enjoy at least an ounce a day. Also, I am confident that the quality of crops from the new fruit trees that I have planted will be just as impressive since they, too, are drinking in nourishment from Ocean Grown Solution. Annette Larkins Author of the booklets "Journey To Health" and "Journey To Health 2" , and the 12-part television series "Health Alternatives with Living Foods" Website: www.annettelarkins.com |
| Dear OceanGrown, I am excited about the potential for growth for OceanGrown. The "new growth" on those old YTD (young tree decline) sick trees represents a reversal at the tissue level. This is a positive sign for the citrus grower. Perhaps your treatment could be used just as well on other food crops, e.g., to retard insect infestation also. A vigorous tree or plant is definitely more resistant than less healthy plants. Good nutrition = good thoughts = more peace. Sincerely, Thelma Carlysle Biol. Res. Technician Agricultural Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture |
| Dear Enquirers, August 6, 2003 I am the President and a stockholder in OceanGrown, LLC. I have always been impressed when testimonials came from top business executives and especially when they came from owners and senior management. They usually come across as sincere and genuine to me. It is in that spirit that I offer my own experiences with OceanGrown's wheatgrass products. For the last twenty odd years I have been on the hunt for the essential health factors, factors that in no nonsense ways actually affect health unequivocally. I met one of OceanGrown's founders in the spring of 2000, we talked late into the night about health, life, religion, food, farming, and many other subjects including "Sea Energy Agriculture". After I returned home we continued the dialogue. He would send OceanGrown wheatgrass to Connecticut, my home at the time, and so the journey began. I've been drinking wheatgrass juice ever since and these are the results so far. * Lost twenty pounds (198 to 178, the same weight as when I graduated high school) without effort or change in exercise habits. Simply the cravings went away and I never felt hungry anymore. * From the age of eleven have suffered from a nail fungus that evidently is resident on most of the population, who have, fortunately enough immunity to keep at bay. Consequently had no toe nails from the age of 11 to 48. Now at 51 I have them, better late then never! Totally unexpected result. * This ones more subtle but none the less appreciated, I need much less sleep and now feel rested and ready to go at the crack of dawn and can work late into the night Dr. Murray always said that if you get all the proper minerals in organic form in your diet your immune system would be able to fight off anything. I’m a believer, especially since I felt in good health three and a half years ago, before all these things happened. I hope you decide to give it a go. I did and joined the company. Sincerely, President, OceanGrown, LLC john@oceangrown.com |
| Dear OceanGrown: After first having met you and your partners, I have become more convinced each time I deal with your products that they are superior to anything I have experienced. As you know, I have built a business with Carmichael's Gourmet Restaurant in Sarasota as chef and co-owner over the past four years, and I have attended numerous national and international food shows. With continuous exposure to various qualities of food, and having won the National Gourmet Chef competition last year, I feel my evaluation of superior food products is of some merit. With many years in this business, I say without hesitation that your herbs and vegetables are the best in quality, taste, appearance and shelf life of any that I have ever seen. Your method of growing food in ocean water is so unique and ecologically sound. Sincerely, David M. Sproules Carmichael's Restaurant |
| Dear OceanGrown, I have followed a vegan diet, and been a daily consumer of fresh vegetable/fruit juices for the last several years — but I had not been consuming wheatgrass juice. After growing, juicing, and consuming my own wheatgrass the last three weeks (4-8 oz. of juice daily), I have noticed a significant difference in three areas: weight control, appetite suppression, and energy. First, at age 55, even with eating right and exercising, I have noticed a tendency for my weight to creep up past my ideal of 170 lbs. But since drinking wheatgrass juice daily, my weight has stabilized at 170. Second, I don't eat as much, and have noticed an absence of cravings. The wheatgrass juice seems to satisfy my nutritional demands. Third, I have noticed a welcome change in my energy level. I don't get drowsy during the day and seem to need a bit less sleep. When growing my wheatgrass for juicing, I have watered it with OceanSolution, and can only theorize that the additional minerals in the OG Solution are 'empowering' the wheatgrass. I plan to make wheatgrass juice (grown with OG Solution) a regular part of my nutrition regimen. William Kruidenier Charlotte, NC |