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Optima Soil Humic is a ready-to-use extract of leonardite. The product contains a total of 11.5% humates.
Humates have a positive effect on the physical and chemical properties of the soil: they play a positive role in the moisture retention capacity and structure of the soil.
Advantages
- Application of humates results in improved soil structure.
- Promote soil biology.
- Is/are important for root development due to improved soil properties.
- Buffers salts that are present in excess in the soil, such as aluminium, potassium, and sodium.
- Product approved for organic agriculture and horticulture in compliance with regulations EC 2018-848 & EC 2021-1165.
Composition
| Potassium (K2O) | 11 g/L |
| Dry matter | 139 g/L |
| Humates | 123 g/L |
| Density | 1,07 kg/L |
| pH | 9,5 - 10,5 |
| Appearance | dark brown liquid |
Packaging
Available in 10, 300 and 1,000 litre containers.
Dosage
Soil application
Arable crops in general:
10 - 20 liter per hectare.
Apply once before or during planting/sowing.
Fruit cultivation in general:
20 liter per hectare.
Apply once before bud break (e.g. in combination with iron chelate).
Tree nursery:
20 liter per hectare.
Apply 1-3 times at the start and from leaf development onwards.
Other crops:
20 liter per hectare.
Apply 1 3 times before or during planting/sowing.
Instructions for use
- Shake or stir well before use.
- Store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight. This product has been tested and can be stored safely at temperatures from 5°C to 25°C. Crystallisation and/or sedimentation may occur below 5°C.
- Apply under suitable spraying conditions (e.g. temperature, humidity, wind speed). Do not treat if the temperature is >25°C or if it might rise to >25°C in the hours after application. Preferably perform the treatment at the end of the day
- Do not mix with other products in pure, undiluted form.
- We recommend carrying out a trial application on a small area first, before applying to the entire plot.
- The best before date is guaranteed if the product is stored according to these guidelines in the unopened original packaging.
