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Contact Kelp & Kindred for questions about seaweed compost, collaborations, or community events — we’d love to hear from you.

Got a question, a compost tale, or want to get involved? We’d love to hear from you.


Whether you’re curious about using seaweed compost or mulch, want to collaborate, or fancy joining us at one of our community events, get in touch. We’re a small but passionate team based in the East Neuk of Fife and we love hearing from fellow growers, makers, educators, and coastal champions.

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Contact Kelp & Kindred – General Enquiries

amandalroot@gmail.com

East Neuk of Fife, Scotland

Serving gardeners and growers across Fife and Scotland.

We’re a micro-team, so please allow 1–2 working days for replies — we might be knee-deep in kelp or running a compost workshop.

Commmunity Involvement

Want to volunteer, host an event, or stock our compost and mulch? Drop us a message with a few details, and we’ll get back to you.

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Quick Questions

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Kelp & Kindred is a social enterprise based in the East Neuk of Fife, Scotland focused on using sustainably harvested seaweed to create nutrient-rich compost and soil enhancers. Unlike mass-produced compost, our products retain the natural microbial diversity needed for truly healthy soil. We also reinvest in local coastal communities and operate within a zero-waste, circular economy model.

Seaweed is rich in natural growth hormones, trace minerals, and beneficial microbes that improve soil structure, boost plant resilience, and increase water retention. Unlike mass-produced composts that are often sterilized at high temperatures (killing off beneficial microbes), seaweed compost promotes a living soil ecosystem. Our compost is also peat-free, chemical-free, and locally produced, reducing environmental impact.

We work with coastal communities in the East Neuk of Fife, using beach-cast seaweed that would otherwise go to waste. This method ensures that our work is both sustainable and beneficial to the local ecosystem.

Simply mix our seaweed compost into your garden beds, flowerpots, or vegetable patches to enrich the soil. You can use it as a top dressing or mix it into the soil for optimal results. For best results, use in combination with organic gardening techniques to promote soil health and improve plant growth.

Yes! Our compost is gentle yet nutrient-dense, making it ideal for houseplants, seedlings, and container gardening. Just use a small amount and mix it with standard potting soil.

Yes, our compost is perfect for all types of plants, from vegetables to flowers to trees. The nutrients found in kelp help boost plant growth, improve resilience, and promote overall plant health. Whether you’re growing a vegetable garden or cultivating ornamental plants, Kelp & Kindred compost will support healthy, thriving growth.

We’re exploring additional products, including seaweed mulch, compost tea, biochar, and slug deterrents.

We’d love to have you join us! Whether it’s attending a workshop, volunteering at a community composting project, or spreading the word, every effort helps. Keep an eye out for Seaweed Weekend 2025 and upcoming events!

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