Benefits of Humic Acid For The Lawn + Why It's In So Many Lawn Fertilizer Products

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  • @TurfMechanic
    @TurfMechanic  ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @mysteriouse5891
    @mysteriouse5891 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    It's because of the carobonyl hydoxide ends located at several points in the molecule. It's not a traditional acid such as H2SO4 or HCL, etc. but for more nuanced chemistry reasons its an acid.

    • @TurfMechanic
      @TurfMechanic  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks so much for adding that; I don't know enough about chemistry to fact check that though, lol! I have to believe you are right. :D

  • @JBSwanstrom
    @JBSwanstrom 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love the vids! I do use those products on my lawn and after 2 seasons have seen improvement. Granted I have also been more hands on instead of trusting the green truck guys and gals pulling up and spraying once a month.

  • @tehcaptainjack
    @tehcaptainjack 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been using the nxt products a lot in our fertilizer program, definitely a great thing to add to your program, we just sprayed a custom blend of the nxt humic 12 sea-k and dethatch on all of our customers for their mid summer application and and now coming back to the next round to some amazing results. About 90 million square feet 😂

  • @LawnJourneys
    @LawnJourneys 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm a big Humic fan. I believe its done a lot to improve the state of my turf.

  • @MoparSmith1
    @MoparSmith1 ปีที่แล้ว

    My lawn nutrition strat for next year (24) is to use as few products with the most bang. I noticed RGS is the only N-EXT product that has Fulvic, so thats going to be one product. Plus I think it helps bluegrass self repair laterally. And then Lowes Sta-Green Max fert which has all the micro's in it.

  • @elsagrace3893
    @elsagrace3893 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I appreciate the clear explanation of how it all works. You really understand it. Thanks for sharing with a curious person.

    • @TurfMechanic
      @TurfMechanic  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are most welcome Elsa! Glad I was able to present it to you with a touch of command :D Humic works in the lawn and the garden, I'm working on some garden vids for this season too; hope you catch those as well.

  • @BudgetLawns
    @BudgetLawns 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great info man! These explanation videos are so valuable! Well done.👊

    • @TurfMechanic
      @TurfMechanic  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much for the positive feedback! I always think it's important to know as much about how things work as possible especially with the products we use and winter is about the best time of year to do all the research since we have no real yard work to keep us busy. :D

  • @werebacke
    @werebacke ปีที่แล้ว

    When should you apply humic acid to the lawn? Is there a best time of year? How many times a year can you apply?

  • @TheDylan6908
    @TheDylan6908 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    As usual very comprehensive explanation about Humic acid.

  • @GregAspenson
    @GregAspenson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Human acid seem to be getting a lot of flak in the lawn care community lately, not sure exactly why. I’ve used it for the last two years in my lawn and it seems to be helping and I will be continuing to incorporate it into my lawn.

    • @TurfMechanic
      @TurfMechanic  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey Greg, I haven't noticed the trend you mention; to me it looks like they are getting more popular however whenever something gets popular or is supposed to work inevitably more and more people want to know how it works or why something is supposed to work and with humic/fulvic acids it's a hard topic to present and understand because there's so much biology and chemistry involved... and these substances are still being studied in many different settings. There's a number of things that are still not known about them about how they do what they do to the soil and the plant system.

  • @richscott2952
    @richscott2952 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a turfgo T 5100 fertilizer machine 60 gallon tank can I apply humid acid with it ? Thanks for all your work ! your videos are easy to understand and to the point , valuable information

  • @andreasplattner
    @andreasplattner 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love it! Thanks for the content

  • @thelawnbeast1644
    @thelawnbeast1644 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Black gold!! Great video!!

  • @raczyk
    @raczyk 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Overseeding my lawn this spring. Should you apply fulvic acid before, during, or after the overseeding?

    • @TurfMechanic
      @TurfMechanic  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If it were me I'd apply before that way I could water it in deeply, then I'd put seed down and be able to do light watering throughout the germination period without worrying about moving the seed around with higher volumes of water

  • @tommybennett737
    @tommybennett737 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Would you use humic if your using Cytogrow ? Making the switch to Cytogrow this upcoming season.

    • @TurfMechanic
      @TurfMechanic  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      CG is going to be a cool trick up your sleeve! It's crazy easy to add to any lawn program. As for your question Cytogrow doesn't contain Humic acid in it (at least that I know of) so Id make sure to add some of it to my regimen if I were you. Honestly you probably don't need to add a dedicated HA product though because it can be found in so many things these days like liquid aerate, thatch digesters, fertilizers, and many other kinds of bio-stimulants. I almost never add it by itself because it is included in so many things. The HA will likely help marginally with nutrient uptake and moisture management while the CG will aid in root development. That's a good pair to apply together if you ask me.

  • @andreasplattner
    @andreasplattner 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If I'm reading this correctly, humic acids chemically are non-unifom molecules comprised of cores, bridges and side groups. The latter being carbon acids. So I guess that's why humic acids are counted towards acids.

    • @TurfMechanic
      @TurfMechanic  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mysterious E also provided a reason that is believable. Parts of the molecule exhibit acid structures so that must be why they're called acids.

  • @programmingchicago
    @programmingchicago 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great explanation. Thank you.

  • @Cmass9
    @Cmass9 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It’s a weak proton donor so it’s considered an acid. It’s not a strong acid so likely won’t change your pH significantly if at all

  • @willberger96
    @willberger96 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video!

  • @capstonereview5419
    @capstonereview5419 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nothing I have done has benefited my Michigan lawn more than humic (outside of water). I use a Humic and Kelp combo.

  • @leeabraham2008
    @leeabraham2008 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How much to use

  • @BermudaBrian
    @BermudaBrian 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great explanation

  • @leeabraham2008
    @leeabraham2008 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What about house plant

  • @paulnicholson8524
    @paulnicholson8524 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you know about the Soil Food Web? And Dr. Elange Ingham?

    • @TurfMechanic
      @TurfMechanic  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm familiar, I've read some books on the topic of soil biology that have led me down that rabbit hole. I try to learn a bit from every place or person or perspective possible.

  • @evanoldhoff4904
    @evanoldhoff4904 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good sir, do you not own adult size outdoor furniture? Your poor back!! I’ll pray for you. Nice lawn

    • @TurfMechanic
      @TurfMechanic  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hahaha, I love those tiny chairs! I've got the big ones but the small ones are awesome :D

  • @williamgillis1709
    @williamgillis1709 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What time of year is best to apply this ?

    • @TurfMechanic
      @TurfMechanic  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I've applied between March and Nov, basically growing/irrigation season. Honestly I never apply it by itself. It's a great product to add to "whatever else" you need to apply at any given time of year.

  • @vinivv
    @vinivv 23 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    sounds like biochar

  • @leeabraham2008
    @leeabraham2008 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Isithood for flowers or roses

    • @TurfMechanic
      @TurfMechanic  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh yeah, it's commonly found in premium soil mixes and can be added as both a granular or liquid product to any pot or bed. It brings the carbon fraction of your soil up for all garden plants. As for how much to use, that's up for debate. If you can physically mix it into the soil then all of your plants will love it. For lawns we usually have to topdress so it's best to apply a little every now and then and let mother nature slowly incorporate it. For house plants just follow the label instructions on whatever humic acid you buy. Topdressing them will be like a lawn, a little at a time every now and then, for potting up or new plants you can mix in a greater amount right up front since you can get it to mix into all the soil.

  • @s18169ex3
    @s18169ex3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kiss

  • @FrankieFis1
    @FrankieFis1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jeez man, get to the point………

  • @Bob46374
    @Bob46374 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is snake oil , stop it.

    • @TurfMechanic
      @TurfMechanic  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It cures all ailments too! And will make you rich! 😃 I don't believe it's snake oil at all but you are absolutely entitled to your opinion Bob. Thanks for watching anyway.