Does My Lawn Need Humic Acid \u2013 The Details<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nAs mentioned above, there are numerous benefits that humic acid boasts. However, before we get into them, let us understand what humic acid is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What Is Humic Acid? <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"Humic](\"https:\/\/cohesivehomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Humic-acid-sold-in-Home-Depot-1024x650.png\")
<\/a>Humic acid sold in Home Depot<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nYou can think of humic acids as the remnants of ancient plants that decomposed naturally into the soil and became complex molecules with time. It exists all across the globe naturally in;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- The soil itself<\/li>
- Peat<\/li>
- Ocean<\/li>
- Freshwater<\/li>
- Sedimentation layers and more.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
These molecules get compressed as more layers of earth settle on top. However, over time, they get exhumed to near-surface location the molecules are extracted and created into the form we see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each humic acid granule usually represents about 80% of the TOC (dissolved organic material). It is a weak acid which, in the long run, helps maintain the soil pH balance as well. The acid can be drawn from a variety of sources, but the richest deposits (which are equally expensive) come from ancient deposits formed in places where animals, plants, and even humans died in wetlands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now, as organic matter gets compressed, it turns into coal, right? Well, that explains the color of humic acid. As mentioned above, humic acid gets exhumed with time right before it converts into coal. This means that it becomes softer and malleable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When Should I Put Humic Acid On My Lawn?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhether you use granulated humic acid or liquid is entirely up to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is a controversy surrounding humic acid because of its origins. Many suggest that it isn\u2019t a good fertilizer for use in lawns, because it doesn\u2019t work. However, if you ask anyone who has used humic acid, such as ourselves, we can tell you that it works. The only issue is (which keeps on breathing fire into the controversy) is that there weren\u2019t many studies suggesting whether humic acid is useful or not until 2018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In March 2018, a group of researchers studied the nutrient uptake, essential oil, and chemical composition of garden thyme<\/u><\/a> before and after humic acid was added under greenhouse conditions. The study revealed that the increase in humic acid levels leads to enhanced essential oil content, which, in turn, improved the soil composition and the chemical composition of garden thyme as well. This happened as humic acid affected secondary metabolites and nutrient uptakes of the plant, suggesting that humic acid can be a viable addition to the soil to enhance biological activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThis meant that the controversies died out a little \u2013 but not completely. For the acid to be accepted completely, there is a lot more research still to be done. However, as far as personal experience and homeowners are concerned, humic acid can be a viable addition to your lawn.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIt doesn\u2019t exactly benefit the plant or biomes itself. The substance just unlocks nutrients in the soil while increasing its ability to store those nutrients and your plant\u2019s ability to absorb more and resulting in better growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The best time to put humic acid in your lawn is either when you are planting or transplanting a plant, or if you\u2019re adding it to existing plants, at the start of spring or fall. <\/strong>We recommend applying the acid early morning before you water your lawn. If you are using granular humic acid, remember to water your lawn generously to ensure the granules dissolve and therefore release their nutrients.<\/p>\n\n\n\nGranulated humic acid is much more expensive, but is also equally concentrated. For every cup of granules, you should add a bucket of water and spray it across your lawn. <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nCan You Put Too Much Humic Acid On Lawn?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhen you are putting humic acid for the first time, it is a good idea to add 1 cup of granules to a bucket and then spray it over 100 square feet. You can also go for 12 ounces of humic acid in a bucket and spray it over a 1,000 square foot area. The thing about humic acid is that you can\u2019t exactly overdose your plants with humic acid, <\/strong>but you don\u2019t want to waste the product either, considering how expensive it is.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHumic acid will cost you $600 (98%) per ton or $25 per pound (90%).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After you have applied the humic acid, water your lawn thoroughly to ensure the acid has seeped into your soil and reach the roots. The first coat should be applied at the start of fall or spring, but you don\u2019t have to be specific about it \u2013 hence the versatility of humic acid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How Often Should You Apply Humic Acid?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Does](\"https:\/\/cohesivehomes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/What-is-humic-acid.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nYou should consider applying the humic acid 3 weeks after the initial application but this time, we recommend mixing 1 ounce of product into a bucket of water. You will find that the mix resembles black coffee again. Mix it well and then spray it every 100 square feet. For 1,000 square feet, we recommend mixing 6 ounces into your buckets and spraying it over. Again, water generously to ensure the product reaches the roots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>You can think of humic acids as the remnants of ancient plants that decomposed naturally into the soil and became complex molecules with time. It exists all across the globe naturally in;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- The soil itself<\/li>
- Peat<\/li>
- Ocean<\/li>
- Freshwater<\/li>
- Sedimentation layers and more.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
These molecules get compressed as more layers of earth settle on top. However, over time, they get exhumed to near-surface location the molecules are extracted and created into the form we see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each humic acid granule usually represents about 80% of the TOC (dissolved organic material). It is a weak acid which, in the long run, helps maintain the soil pH balance as well. The acid can be drawn from a variety of sources, but the richest deposits (which are equally expensive) come from ancient deposits formed in places where animals, plants, and even humans died in wetlands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now, as organic matter gets compressed, it turns into coal, right? Well, that explains the color of humic acid. As mentioned above, humic acid gets exhumed with time right before it converts into coal. This means that it becomes softer and malleable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When Should I Put Humic Acid On My Lawn?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Whether you use granulated humic acid or liquid is entirely up to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is a controversy surrounding humic acid because of its origins. Many suggest that it isn\u2019t a good fertilizer for use in lawns, because it doesn\u2019t work. However, if you ask anyone who has used humic acid, such as ourselves, we can tell you that it works. The only issue is (which keeps on breathing fire into the controversy) is that there weren\u2019t many studies suggesting whether humic acid is useful or not until 2018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In March 2018, a group of researchers studied the nutrient uptake, essential oil, and chemical composition of garden thyme<\/u><\/a> before and after humic acid was added under greenhouse conditions. The study revealed that the increase in humic acid levels leads to enhanced essential oil content, which, in turn, improved the soil composition and the chemical composition of garden thyme as well. This happened as humic acid affected secondary metabolites and nutrient uptakes of the plant, suggesting that humic acid can be a viable addition to the soil to enhance biological activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This meant that the controversies died out a little \u2013 but not completely. For the acid to be accepted completely, there is a lot more research still to be done. However, as far as personal experience and homeowners are concerned, humic acid can be a viable addition to your lawn.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
It doesn\u2019t exactly benefit the plant or biomes itself. The substance just unlocks nutrients in the soil while increasing its ability to store those nutrients and your plant\u2019s ability to absorb more and resulting in better growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The best time to put humic acid in your lawn is either when you are planting or transplanting a plant, or if you\u2019re adding it to existing plants, at the start of spring or fall. <\/strong>We recommend applying the acid early morning before you water your lawn. If you are using granular humic acid, remember to water your lawn generously to ensure the granules dissolve and therefore release their nutrients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Granulated humic acid is much more expensive, but is also equally concentrated. For every cup of granules, you should add a bucket of water and spray it across your lawn. <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can You Put Too Much Humic Acid On Lawn?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
When you are putting humic acid for the first time, it is a good idea to add 1 cup of granules to a bucket and then spray it over 100 square feet. You can also go for 12 ounces of humic acid in a bucket and spray it over a 1,000 square foot area. The thing about humic acid is that you can\u2019t exactly overdose your plants with humic acid, <\/strong>but you don\u2019t want to waste the product either, considering how expensive it is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Humic acid will cost you $600 (98%) per ton or $25 per pound (90%).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After you have applied the humic acid, water your lawn thoroughly to ensure the acid has seeped into your soil and reach the roots. The first coat should be applied at the start of fall or spring, but you don\u2019t have to be specific about it \u2013 hence the versatility of humic acid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How Often Should You Apply Humic Acid?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nYou should consider applying the humic acid 3 weeks after the initial application but this time, we recommend mixing 1 ounce of product into a bucket of water. You will find that the mix resembles black coffee again. Mix it well and then spray it every 100 square feet. For 1,000 square feet, we recommend mixing 6 ounces into your buckets and spraying it over. Again, water generously to ensure the product reaches the roots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n