Humic Acid 500 ML

                                                                                                                                                      ​​​Humic Acid

 Humic acid products contain humic substances derived from organic matter sources such as leonardite, compost, or humate deposits. They are best understood as soil conditioners and nutrient-efficiency helpers, not complete fertilizers.

 Product Overview

 • Product Name: Humic Acid 

• Category: Nutrients and Plant Supplements 

• Product Type: Humic substance soil conditioner and biostimulant 

• Form / Texture: Liquid concentrate, soluble powder, or granules depending on product 

• Suitable For: Soils with low organic matter, container plants, lawns, orchards, and nutrient-efficiency programs 

• Application: Soil drench, fertigation, foliar spray where labeled, or granular soil application 

Why Humic Acid Is Useful 

• Can improve nutrient availability and root-zone chemistry. 

• Supports soil organic matter functions. 

• Often used with fertilizers to improve efficiency. 

• Useful in low-organic-matter or stressed growing conditions. 

Main Components 

• Humic acid and related humic substances. 

• Fulvic acid in some products. 

• Potassium humate or other salts depending on formulation. 

• Carrier water or granule base.

 Benefits 

• Helps nutrients remain more available in the root zone. 

• May support root growth and microbial activity. 

• Can improve soil structure over repeated applications. 

• Useful with micronutrient programs. 

Growing and Application Requirements 

• Use with a real nutrient program; humic acid is not complete plant food. 

• Follow label rate because concentration varies widely. 

• Apply to moist soil for best movement into the root zone. 

• Check compatibility before tank mixing. Usage Instructions 

• Dilute liquid products as directed. 

• Drench around roots or apply through irrigation where allowed. 

• Use during active growth or after transplanting.

 • Repeat at label interval rather than overapplying. 

Common Uses

 • Soil conditioning • Root support • Fertilizer efficiency • Micronutrient availability • Stress recovery 

Advantages 

• Useful with many crops and ornamentals. 

• Works well in soil-building programs. 

• Can complement organic and synthetic fertilizers.

 Disadvantages or Limitations 

• Not a substitute for NPK or micronutrients. 

• Product quality varies. 

• Benefits may be subtle in already healthy soils. 

Maintenance and Storage Tips

 • Apply after watering or before light irrigation. 

• Use lower rates in small pots. 

• Store liquid products away from heat. 

Safety and Precautions 

• Avoid inhaling powders. 

• Wear gloves because concentrates can stain.

 • Keep container tightly closed.

 Best Plants or Situations 

• Lawns • Vegetables • Fruit trees • Potted plants • Low-organic-matter soils 

Useful Facts 

• Humic substances are part of natural soil organic matter. 

• They influence nutrient holding and root-zone chemistry more than they directly feed like fertilizer salts. 

Summary

 Humic acid is a soil-support product that helps the plant environment work better. It is most useful when paired with compost, sensible fertilization, and healthy watering. 

References Consulted 

• HortScience - Humic and fulvic substances in horticulture: https://journals.ashs.org/downloadpdf/view/journals/hortsci/59/2/article-p235.pdf

 • University of Minnesota Extension - Soil biology: https://extension.umn.edu/soil-management-and-health/soil-biology 

• University of Maryland Extension - Garden fertilizer basics: https://extension.umd.edu/resource/garden-fertilizer-basics/