Potassium humate is the potassium salt of humic acid, a valuable agricultural product used primarily as a soil conditioner. Its commercial production involves the alkaline extraction of brown coal (lignite) or leonardite using water, potassium hydroxide (KOH), sequestering agents, and hydrotropic surfactants. Heat is applied to enhance the solubility of humic acids, resulting in the extraction of potassium humate. The liquid extract is then dried to create an amorphous crystalline-like product, often used in granulated form and added to fertilizers.

Key Technical Content:

• Total Carbon Content: Approximately 49.5%
• Humic Acid: Around 65%
• Fulvic Acid: Approximately 10%
• Potash (Potassium): Approximately 10%

Features and Benefits:

Features:

• Adds carbon to soil
• Enhances nutrient absorption by plants

Benefits:

• Increases organic matter in soils, improving soil fertility
• Enhances plant vitality and root development
• Boosts the cation exchange capacity, aiding in nutrient absorption and increasing the efficiency of NPK fertilizers
• Promotes chlorophyll synthesis
• Improves seed germination
• Stimulates beneficial microbial activity and maintains soil pH
• Enhances soil structure and water retention capacity
• Naturally chelates microelements in alkaline soils, making them more available to plants
• Increases crop yield

Usage:

Crops: Suitable for all types of crops.

Mode of Action:

• Adds carbon to soil
• Increases beneficial microbes
• Enhances nutrient absorption by plants

Dosage:

• For soil application only
• 500 grams to 1 kilogram per acre for vegetables
• 2 kilograms per acre for paddy/wheat
• 4-5 kilograms per acre for horticulture crops like apples, pomegranates, papayas, bananas, etc. It can be applied along with urea, DAP (diammonium phosphate), vermicompost, or soil.

Potassium humate is a versatile agricultural product that not only improves soil quality but also enhances plant growth and nutrient absorption, ultimately leading to higher crop yields. Its various benefits make it a valuable tool for sustainable and efficient agriculture.