Humates can be applied with cover crops, even mixed with the seed in a broadcast application. They enhance the fertility and hardiness of cover crops and when applied with fertilizers they benefit the cover crop as well as the following crop during the growing season.

Humates help in stimulating the root zone, improving the flocculation of clays and improving the aeration of soils. All of these processes aid in improving the water holding capacity, water penetration and aeration of soil. Humates also strengthen the plant through the stresses of both drought and flooding conditions.

Yes, humates can be applied with pesticides but keep in mind that over time humates may start decomposing pesticide hydrocarbons that can render them ineffective.

Raw Humates are considered to be organic by most certifiers including OMRI. However, during certain processes (water solubles, additives for stability, liquid extractions, etc.) they may lose their organic certifications.

We recommend applying raw humates in the Fall. This allows the humates to break down over the winter and boost soil tilth before planting the next Spring. That being said, the very best time to apply humates is now! With a variety of products ranging from raw humates to extracted liquids, we can customize

Yes, humates can help alleviate crop stress caused by heavy metals and excessive pesticides in the soil. They can also help eliminate tied-up nutrients and aid with the decomposition of toxic substances.

Applying humates is a helpful approach to desalinate soil as they can help with buffering salts while acting as a biostimulant to boost plant growth through the sodic stress.

Dry  humates are made up of several key components including humic acids, fulvic acids, humin, and minerals. Most liquid products do not contain the humin fraction.

Humates are significantly beneficial in no-till and minimum till systems. They facilitate the decomposition of organic residues in soils and increase the recycling of nutrients tied up in organic matter. Liquid and soluble powder forms of humates may provide a stronger response than raw humates.

Yes, adding humates can further improve soil rich in organic matter. Humates have a high cation exchange capacity (CEC) and will enhance soil’s microbial, chemical, and physical properties. The biostimulant effect of the humates will be the key driving factor. Much of the high organic matter soils have tied up nutrients and adding humates