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Humic acids are the organics that are formed from the natural decomposition of plant matter. These humic acids move into the soil over the years where they form the extremely active HUMATE complex which is the basis for our products.
Our HUMATE granular and liquid products are used on their own and in combination with nutrient sources to (1) free nutrients from the soil to make them readily available to plants, (2) transport nutrients through the membranes of the roots and leaves, (3) naturally aerate the soil, (4) stimulate microbial activity to create a "living soil", and (5) act as a moisture buffer in the soil. 

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Organic Matter                                        	  95%
Carbon (organic)				68%
Nitrogen (N) as organic matter		0.5%
Sulphur (S) as organic matter			0.3%
Calcium (Ca) as organic matter		0.5%
Magnesium (Mg)				0.3%
Potassium (K)					>0.1%

Boron					24 ppm
Phosphorus     			10 ppm
Iron (Fe)				200 ppm
Copper (Cu)				2 ppm
Manganese (Mn)			40 ppm
Zinc 					Trace

Organic Humate is a naturally occuring material which is sourced from selected deposits of brown coal from Victoria’s Gippsland region in Australia. Organic Humate has long been recognised and used by many soil scientists, agronomists and farmers as an excellent form of organic matter which is highly effective in improving soil conditions for plant growth. Derived from the natural breakdown of plant matter, Organic Humate has many of the physical and chemical properties essential for plant growth such as very high cation exchange capacity (CEC),excellent water holding capacity and pH buffering capacity.

Organic Humate is very rich in humic acids which are well known for their ability to promote the development of good soil structure, healthy plant growth and retention of applied fertilisers. Soluble humate content in natural deposits varies from 14% to 90% depending on the source of the material.

Uses & Benefits

Organic Humate is a soil conditioner and can be used on any type of soil. It is highly effective on clay or sandy soils or those which are poor in organic matter. Organic Humate has been used with enormous success on broad-acre, horticulture, vegetable and ornamental plant production.

Application

Organic Humate should be applied in conjunction with normal fertiliser applications. Recommended for use with all types of NPK fertilisers in order to increase the effectiveness of the fertilisers being applied. Organic Humate will stimulate plant growth and improve soil structure thereby increasing crop yield.

Directions for use

For best results Organic Humate should be incorporated directly into the soil before crop planting and fertiliser application.

Recommended rate of application : 5 Metric Tonnes per Hectare

Available in: Bulk Truck Loads / 1000kg Bags / 25kg Bags

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Kingdom: Eubacteria
Scientific Name: Rhizobium trifolii
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Rhizobium is a type of bacterium that lives in soil and around and inside of the roots of certain plants (legumes). This is Rhizobium in its free-living state in soil, surrounded by a halo of protective covering called a capsule. The slimy capsule, made of exopolysaccharide, protects rhizobium from drying out. It also helps the bacterium stick to root hairs during other stages of its life cycle, when rhizobium forms a symbiotic partnership with plants like clover.