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Humic acid solution
Humic acid solution
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Humic acid is a natural, stable, dark-brown organic compound formed from decomposed plant and animal matter. It acts as a powerful soil conditioner and plant nutrient enhancer, rather than a direct fertilizer. It improves soil structure, increases water retention, and chelates nutrients (like Iron, Zinc, Copper) to make them more accessible to plant roots.
Key Benefits of Humic Acids:
- Rapid Nutrient Uptake: Humic acid enters leaves via stomatal penetration, cuticular diffusion, and trichome absorption, carrying nutrients directly into the plant tissue for immediate use.
- Enhanced Photosynthesis & Growth: Foliar application stimulates chlorophyll production, resulting in higher rates of photosynthesis, leading to improved plant metabolism and faster growth rates.
- Increased Stress Tolerance: It strengthens plant defenses against abiotic stress, such as high temperatures, salinity, and drought, by stimulating antioxidant production.
- Improved Fruit/Flower Quality: Regular application can lead to larger, better-colored fruit and enhanced flower development due to increased nutrient availability, specifically increasing sugar content.
- Reduced Leaf Burn: When applied with nutrients, it can help prevent damage from nitrogen volatilization on the leaves in hot or dry conditions.
- Chelation Effects: Humic acid acts as a chelating agent, converting micronutrients into more soluble forms that the plant can easily absorb
This 6% humic acid solution is ready to dilute and apply as per the following rates, and is shelf-stable almost indefinitely (store in a cool, dark location).
APPLICATION RATES for 6% SOLUTION:
- foliar spray - 20ML per 1L water
- seed soak - 50ML per 1L water
- transplant soak - 35ML per 1L water
- soil -100ML per 1L of water
- compost tea - 150ML per 4L water
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