Why Humic Acid
- Supports healthier plants by increasing nutrient uptake and preventing nutrient lockout (Arancon et al. 2006, Pettit)
- Makes micronutrients more bioavailable so plants are able to access more of what they need (Arancon et al. 2006, Pettit)
- Reduces leaf yellowing caused by iron deficiencies by increasing iron uptake by up to 161% (Arancon et al. 2006)
- Enhances plant’s natural defenses by binding to disease-causing agents
- Stabilizes pH and allow plants to function in a wider pH range (Pettit)
- Improves soil water retention
- Breaks up compressed, clay-heavy, soils (Pettit)
Ingredients
Humic acid extract (Humic Content: > 60% Fulvic Content: > 15%)
How to Use
Hydroponic: Add 1/8 to 1/4 tsp per gal in reservoir
Soil: Add 1-2 teaspoons per gallon of soil
Sources
Pettit, R., n.d. ORGANIC MATTER, HUMUS, HUMATE, HUMIC ACID, FULVIC ACID AND HUMIN: THEIR IMPORTANCE IN SOIL FERTILITY AND PLANT HEALTH. Harvestgrow.com. Available at: https://www.harvestgrow.com/.pdf%20web%20site/Humates%20General%20Info.pdf
Arancon, N. Q., Edwards, C. A., Lee, S., & Byrne, R. (2006). Effects of humic acids from vermicomposts on plant growth. European Journal of Soil Biology, 42. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejsobi.2006.06.004
Lee, Yong Seok, and Richmond J. Bartlett. “Stimulation of Plant Growth by Humic Substances.” Soil Science Society of America Journal, vol. 40, no. 6, Nov. 1976, pp. 876–879, 10.2136/sssaj1976.03615995004000060023x. https://doi.org/10.2136/sssaj1976.03615995004000060023x
