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

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  • čas přidán 5. 09. 2024

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  • @TurfMechanic
    @TurfMechanic  Před rokem

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  • @mysteriouse5891
    @mysteriouse5891 Před 3 lety +11

    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  Před 3 lety +3

      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

  • @SuperPussyFinger
    @SuperPussyFinger Před 3 lety +3

    This channel is so good, it’s almost criminal. Don’t ever sell out like the other CZcams lawn hucksters. You’re at another level.

  • @JBSwanstrom
    @JBSwanstrom Před 3 lety +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.

  • @LawnJourneys
    @LawnJourneys Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @elsagrace3893
    @elsagrace3893 Před 3 lety +1

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

    • @TurfMechanic
      @TurfMechanic  Před 3 lety

      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 Před 3 lety +2

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

    • @TurfMechanic
      @TurfMechanic  Před 3 lety +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

  • @MoparSmith1
    @MoparSmith1 Před rokem

    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.

  • @TheDylan6908
    @TheDylan6908 Před 2 lety

    As usual very comprehensive explanation about Humic acid.

  • @tehcaptainjack
    @tehcaptainjack Před 2 lety

    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 😂

  • @andreasplattner
    @andreasplattner Před 3 lety +2

    Love it! Thanks for the content

  • @thelawnbeast1644
    @thelawnbeast1644 Před 3 lety +1

    Black gold!! Great video!!

  • @GregAspenson
    @GregAspenson Před 3 lety +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  Před 3 lety +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 Před 3 lety

    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

  • @programmingchicago
    @programmingchicago Před 3 lety +1

    Great explanation. Thank you.

  • @BermudaBrian
    @BermudaBrian Před 3 lety +1

    Great explanation

  • @werebacke
    @werebacke Před rokem

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

  • @willberger96
    @willberger96 Před rokem

    Great video!

  • @leeabraham2008
    @leeabraham2008 Před 3 měsíci

    What about house plant

  • @Cmass9
    @Cmass9 Před 4 měsíci

    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

  • @capstonereview5419
    @capstonereview5419 Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @raczyk
    @raczyk Před 4 měsíci

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

    • @TurfMechanic
      @TurfMechanic  Před 4 měsíci

      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

  • @andreasplattner
    @andreasplattner Před 3 lety +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  Před 3 lety +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.

  • @tommybennett737
    @tommybennett737 Před 2 lety +1

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

    • @TurfMechanic
      @TurfMechanic  Před 2 lety

      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.

  • @leeabraham2008
    @leeabraham2008 Před 3 měsíci

    How much to use

  • @leeabraham2008
    @leeabraham2008 Před 3 měsíci

    Isithood for flowers or roses

    • @TurfMechanic
      @TurfMechanic  Před 3 měsíci

      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.

  • @paulnicholson8524
    @paulnicholson8524 Před 3 lety

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

    • @TurfMechanic
      @TurfMechanic  Před 3 lety

      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 Před rokem

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

    • @TurfMechanic
      @TurfMechanic  Před rokem

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

  • @williamgillis1709
    @williamgillis1709 Před 2 lety

    What time of year is best to apply this ?

    • @TurfMechanic
      @TurfMechanic  Před 2 lety +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.

  • @s18169ex3
    @s18169ex3 Před rokem

    Kiss

  • @FrankieFis1
    @FrankieFis1 Před rokem

    Jeez man, get to the point………

  • @Bob46374
    @Bob46374 Před 2 lety

    This is snake oil , stop it.

    • @TurfMechanic
      @TurfMechanic  Před 2 lety +1

      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.