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Humates
EF HUMIC ACID POWDER
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION / FEATURES
Humic Acids are complex organic molecules formed by
the breakdown of organic matter in the soil. Humic acid contains many
functional chemical groups that
are highly active in chelation and mobilisation of plant nutrients. A
complex organic compound, humic acid has recently had its structure
determined by nuclear magnetic resonance. Humus is a complex
aggregate of brown to dark coloured substances, which originated
during decomposition of plant and animal residues.
Chemically, humus is a very complex mixture of organic constituents
which have their original counter- parts in living plant tissue. The
end result of microbial
activity and breakdown of humus are collectively known as HUMIC ACIDS.
Magnified Humic Acid
APPLICATION RATES
Sandy Soil Profile: 200-300kg / hectare
Clay & Loam Profile: 150-200kg / hectare
Turf: 10kgs / 100 m2 first application or renovation then 5kgs 100 m2
follow up applications Spring/Autumn
Potting Mix: 1-3% of total mix.
Fertiliser: Add at 0.5-1% of mix
BENEFITS
Improves water holding capacity of soil. Reduces soil erosion by
increasing the cohesive forces of fine soil particles. Possess high
ion-exchange. Possess high ion-exchange capacities thus making
possible better retention and utilisation of fertilisers and
preventing leaching away from the root zones. Liberates carbon dioxide
from soil calcium carbonates and thus make it available to the plant
through the roots. Increase plant nutrition by supplying available
trace and minor elements. In alkaline soils, humus reduces the amount
and activity of high soil pH. In acid soils, humus absorbs and
combines and retains certain toxic soluble aluminium compounds.
Improves sugar content of fruits and vegetables. Produces stronger,
faster growing seedlings. Prevents crusting of soils. Increases total
growth of plants and yield. Prevents leaching of chemical fertilisers.
Speeds decomposition of poisons.
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