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@@yitzakshekelberg2465 Just think of how much Humic DG you could buy for the price difference between that sprayer and a dry material spreader! You could use Humic DG at a bare minimum of 10 years!
Started using it this year and it has made an amazing difference in my zoysia lawn. The lawn is really standing up to the heat this year. My water consumption is way down.
What a wonderful property you have!Wish I could have one of these 👌 You‘r own driveway… no people disturbing you…lovin it Greetings from little Germany
I’ve always had a good looking yard. I always just threw down high nitrogen ferts and my grass looked lush all the time. When those ferts wore off though…. the grass thinned out and died. This year I took soil samples and am trying to rectify my soil by watching these vids. My soil had a high PH of 8.9 so I put down elemental sulphur and citric acid 3 weeks ago. My nitrogen was also extremely low so I threw down a high nitrogen quick release fert as well as an organic slow release fert equal to Milorganite (a Canadian equivalent). 3 days ago I put on a heavy dose of Andersons Humic and then we got rain. That humic is what really helped green up my lawn. It also seemed to equalize the growth rate of the lawn. It seems to all be growing at the same rate now… which it never did before. My phosphorus was also very low…. so I added a high phosphorus fert 0-45-0. I am anxious to see how the yard handles through our snowy winter and take another soil sample next spring to compare results.
@@DigitalN I live just outside Edmonton Alberta and our local Rona stores carry it. It's called Actisol and it's a hen manure 5-3-2..... all organic. I have been applying it once a month along with a dose of high nitrogen fertilizer and a shot of Andersons Humic (pellet form). I check the forecast before spreading to make sure the weather is cooler or we have rain coming..... if no rain is coming, I make sure to water for 1-2 hours after application.
@@beri232 I've given that a go before but had trouble applying it with my handheld spreader.. The granules were too big. What do you use to apply it on your yard?
Wow, another great video ! I'm definitely going to try it. Cant hurt right..? One thing though, is alot of times you dont say WHEN the best time is to do the different ideas you have. It would help alot. Keep up the great work. Your lawn is amazing !!
Thank you very much I really appreciate the compliment. This is the one I use now and it works very well plus I get it from Amazon which is easy. amzn.to/2VwwUcx
@@SilverCymbal this product you listed comes in granular form and application to be spreaded with a lawn spreader. But in your video, you have pre-mixed and agitate in water and sprayed it with your sprayer. How do you know how much humic to water ratio to use?
@@hendrymuljadi739 Things have changed since I made this video I would recommend using the granular form of it that you just use in a regular spreader. The version I used here became very limited to get. Same great product but easier now this way: amzn.to/2ZzVXhS
Humic acid has really improved my lawn, I use both a granular form (Humichar) as well as a liquid that I mix and apply with liquid iron, liquid kelp, and trace minerals. My lawn is only 6500 square feet so a backpack sprayer dilution to 4 gallons works well.
That limestone would make your soil more alkaline. My soils PH is at 8.9 so I’m trying to bring it down and make it more acidic. I’d like a 6.5 PH but at this point, I’d be happy with a neutral 7. I threw down elemental sulphur and citric acid about 3 weeks ago. I’ll do this again in the fall and do another soil test next year to see if it worked. My water here is alkaline so it messes with my yard.
I just bought a small handheld battery sprayer for 50 bucks from Amazon and worked just fine. I have half an acre it was nice to take my time and be outside!! I will be interested to see if there’s any change my lawn is brown, patching a very light green oh I’m in Canada so the soil is like stone!!!
I applied Humic Acid about 2 weeks ago, and my lawn looks BEAUTIFUL!!! Do you suggest adding fertilized at some point, and then perhaps back to humic acid again!!!?? Do you have fertilizer suggestion here??
Get a soil sample done. That’s what I did. Now I’m trying to correct the soil itself instead of just throwing high nitrogen ferts at it. Those ferts work but it’s temporary and if you stop using them, your lawn will go to hell like mine did. So far the soil rehab is working and the humic acid is extremely good! I used Andersons Humic. It is granular and not as messy as liquid forms.
Thanks! Why not treat the lawn with the granular material and a common broadcast spreader? I used Humic DG, the grass in the treated area has improved, compared to an untreated area.
The Andersons Humic DG is a great product. Unfortunately there are no dealers up here that carry it I am aware of and shipping was nearly $40 a bag. I have a lot to treat so it ended up being more cost effective for the SG version for me. Now that I have it I really like that can keep a lot on hand without much space. If I had an Andersons dealer nearby I would definitely use more of their products.
I see you took your granular humid acid and dissolved it in water prior to application. Is that the same product that you have linked to in your description? You linked Anderson’s Humic DG but I’ve always thought it was spread dry on the lawn and then watered in.
Silver Cymbal. I'm in Georgia. I put down Bermuda grass seed four weeks ago. Can I put Humic acid on the new seed? Thank you. I ran across your channel and you seem to know your stuff.
I got some humic acid to add to water and the company said to only add 2 teaspoons full to 5 gallons of water to spray down on 1000sq ft lawn....you put 10x more than 2 teaspoons in there LOL....Am I way light then? I know your sprayer is 12 gallons so that would be like 4 or 5 teaspoons using their measure..but still you put LOTS of the humic in...I just want to put the right amount in to be effective, not wasting my time with too little BUT not killing my lawn...I have a 8 gallon push behind sprayer like yours...Thanks for any advice ahead of time!
You can't really apply too much and it won't kill your lawn. It won't go bad or to waste once applied to your soil. I've used humic acid for over 30 years in my organic gardening program, Using enough to be effective is key.
@@rayjay8322 Thanks for your reply! I have a 8 gallon sprayer similar to yours ... 5 gallons mixed didn't cover all my lawn etc, Thanks again! Hoping the humic will help my lawn, although I have always fertilized the soil/grass it is 17 years old now since new/planted...AND in Canada you can't get any decent chemicals to help so I thought I'd try the humic acid. 2nd application just today. They said every 6 weeks is ok....
What is the recommended timing of application? We have talked in the past about your summer heat formula. I have been applying Humic DG granular in-between my every 6 week fertilizer pattern. First fertilizer w/ pre-emergent, 3 weeks later Humic DG, 3 weeks later next fertilizer, etc. Fertilizer is every 6-8 weeks and Humic DG mid-way between each fertilizer app.
Hello silver, I want to thank you for all your educational videos. You think it will be ok to apply humic after ever seeding my lawn?How long I have to wait for to do it. Thanks again
Thought that sprayer was nice. Bought it. Every hose was not tight. Leaks everywhere. Even the swich for the hand sprayer valve screw was loose and leaking at the switch spraying at me. Not one hose was tight. They used plastic clamps everywhere. Replacing with metal clamps. They use a led acid battery which means you should not run the battery more that 50% (I've even heard no less than 80%) as lead ones are not made to do that depleted. No charge level inicator to help with that (will have to install one) Charging system needs to be wired so you are not wearing out the on/off switch cable/port by un plugging it to charge with the same connector you have to have plugged in to torn it on/off via switch.They put the on/off sticker upside down for the power switch, so off is on and on is off. I will need to wire a better charge port in. After the led battery dies i will replace/build a lithium pack. Prob just use a drill battery to make it simple to charge and go. I cant say its worth 800 bucks. 2k on Amazon direct from the vendor. Physical aspects built well with exception of the hose clamps. Electrical needs work. I'll 3d print a battery mount/plug an be in business. Prob get an extra 1/3 runtime with a 9ah battery pack, plus stronger pump action with a better/consist power source and easy to keep going with an easy battery swap. Its needs a few revisions in my opinion. Hope that helps whoever is interested in the sprayer.
That's disappointing to hear I had a couple of loose clamps myself. I also added an extra strainer outside the machine so if there is a clog I don't need to deal with it inside the sprayer. It's very good but not perfect I wish Turfex would see that some improvements could make this thing perfect but the simplicity of it will likely make it a little easier in the long run to maintain I hope for both of us.
@@SilverCymbal I agree, the simplistic configuration is a plus when it comes to maintenance/repairs. Its still a nice sprayer, just wish for the price they invested a little better on the electrical side with a $5 battery level indicator and a 30 cent charge plug/port. Great videos bty.
Thank you very much for the nice comment. Yes if it's granular then you will want to water it in but you can just leave it until it rains, you don't have to do it immediately. If its liquid you will want to do the same but you need far less water to get it into the soil.
Q and A on Amazon for the product below. Not sure why this video is showing its soluble. Please update your video! Question: Can i make concentrate of this? if yes, how tbspoon do i put in 1gallon of water? Answer from The Andersons: Humic DG is granular product which not designed to be direct mix with water for spray application. We suggest you look in to Super Juice for spray-able application.
Noticed that the amazon link takes you to a HumicDG page. I was curious is that what you are scooping out of the bucket? Any reason why you elected to spray it over using a spreader?
The product is still available in some areas but for the most part it got really expensive but fortunately they came out with the dry version of it for a lot less money and you dont need a sprayer like I use. If you check out my new video I talk a little more about what happened and the new product. czcams.com/video/oNr2cQwKPrI/video.html
Yes, no drive assist on this one but it's well balanced. I used it uphill with the full 15 gallons and it was more than manageable. The large tires and bearings help a lot.
Not 100% it does have two drain holes which work very well and if you rinse after use it is pretty easy. No factory fill markings but I usually use a 5 gallon bucket when filling so that helps me but I would l like the markings. The best features of the spreader is the heavy duty construction, the wand and it's balance. IMO its the besr walk behind sprayer on the market.
Is Humichar different than Humic Acid and can/should it be applied in the dog days of July. I live in Pa. I applied Humichar in late March for the first time and wondering if it should be applied in the summer before a fall application.
Very nice channel and great info video. I checked the link for humic acid and it’s unavailable.... any other brand you recommend or another link to buy this kind ? Thank you
I am really starting to like this a lot. Coverage depends on the nozzle you use but the battery life is close to 8 hours which is pretty amazing so this little machine can do a lot. I also like that most of the parts that seem to make this up are opretty standard so if you need to fix anything you can so easily. I will be putting up a full review on this soon since this model really hits the mark in a lot of ways.
I live in Washington state, been watching all your videos. I’m guessing our grass and soil is pretty close? What pre-emergents do you use? What time of year do you apply?
Great info and video. I ordered the liquid concentrate and it states to run sprinklers for 20 min after application. Seems excessive. Do you water that deeply after application? Going to apply this week. Beautiful yard btw!
Thanks for this great video on humic acid I find your videos informative thanks for all the information on the various products. By the way what model number is your Turf Ex sprayer thanks.
Thank you very much I really appreciate it. The model is Turfex TL80SS. I am planning to have a full review on the sprayer soon also. Thanks for watching.
@@SilverCymbal Does that sprayer allow agitation of the liquid mix inside the tank, to prevent sedimentation of the humic solids? I have a backpack Jasco, which does that and is quite helpful with heavy stuff like humic. If the TurfEx does it too, then I am certainly going to get one.
@@shashank_mittal It does not allow agitation but the Jacto sprayer backpack one does. I have noticed that the turfex is so large that just moving i sloshes the insides aroud quite nicely. The heavy build quality of it inspires confidence.
Great videos. I was wondering if you know of a granular starter fertilizer I could use this Fall when I overseed, that has humic acid as well as micro-nutrients in it? I have looked everywhere, including Anderson's, but haven't found anything on their website and the customer service on the phone kept leading me to dead ends. Thanks!
There was a product available when I made this video but they changed the size and its really just for commercial use now. Today this is a much better and easier option: amzn.to/3KGkqvu
@@SilverCymbal the link in the show notes of the vid was for Anderson's Humic DG. In vid, did you use something other than that? Cause Humic DG is still sold in 40 lb bags
Hi. For everyone asking about the difference between liquid app and granular. Cost is the main reason we use liquid concentrate. And like he said I only have so much storage space. So when I am treating 800 acres in a week do I really want to haul a 50 lbs bag for every ten this And square feet or just a 2.5 gallon concentrate?
Liquid concentrate or water solubles are cheaper in one way and very expensive in another. If you calculate price per pound of actual humic acid in the bag or in the bottle, granular blows the others out of the water. Humic 12 is $34/ 1 lb H. If you dissolve Humic DG in water it comes to $2.70/lb of H
the tee jet nozzle came with spreader?if not can you include link.been having hard time finding good info on large area tee jet nozzles.beautiful sprayer.wonder if you ever considered chapin 12 gallon sprayer?thank you
Yes it was included, they included two different tips also. I will be adding links shortly. I did look at the Chapin and it looks to be a decent machine I really liked the stainless construction though on this one but the Chapin price point and value would be hard to beat for sure!
Humic acid is for the soil and not absorbed through the leaves so you can water it in immediately. There are also newer products that let you apply humic acic in granualr form which eliminates the need for a sprayer. My favorite granular version of humic acid is here: amzn.to/2WjFPOK
So I tried this with super hot water and a mixer, but a good portion of the humic acid does not dissolve. I also see that you have a different video out where you actually use the liquid humic acid. Did you experience the same thing? Feedback would be really appreciated. Love your channel and subscribed awhile ago.
Thanks for this video, but what I can't find info is if I have weeds of all types will this kill those or make them grow like the grass? I have about 40% of weeds and 60% grass all green and I want to get rid of the weeds while making the grass stronger and then that will kill the weeds! I am in IL. Thanks again!!
What my other two videos, czcams.com/video/HWNM1Wafsvk/video.html which is the best weed control on the planet. You can also watch this to see a project that used it as part of it and for perspective czcams.com/video/VT73LKxPiWo/video.html - This should give you some sound advice you can use
None I am aware of, just the opposite: When stressful conditions start to arise, what you find out is that grass treated with humic acid will outperform untreated turf. Check out my other videos on my chanel about other types of Hunic Acid and ways to improve your lawn.
Can i ask: what kind of ornamental guess do you have lined up along your property? Also, i just opened the box from Amazon containing my Humid DG. I purchased this based on your recommendation. Thanks !
You can apply Humic acid anytime the ground is still soft. So you should be fine. I will be adding links in the description shorty as well. Thank you for watching.
Keep an eye out for one of my new videos I will be showing you an easier option for Humic Acid. The hose end sprayer does not work well with this but the new video will help yuo
Hi!! How are you today? I got the humic Acid and when I added the mix to my sprayer it got clogged. What other way I could spray it? The turfex is too expensive for me to buy. Could you give me a tip on other inexpensive sprayers or ways to do it?
Good thank you. You can check out my latest video that includes humid acid that may be helpful: czcams.com/video/-tsfC4FkNoQ/video.html In the meantime though if you already have powdered product I would put it in a container like I do in this video and stir it and let it sit for a while until it's totally dissolved then you should be able to spray it again. Humid acid does have tendency to clog for some brands. I hope this helps.
You can now get a cheaper version of it available here: amzn.to/2CgpTsn or another option is the Anderrsons Granular which is very easy to put down. I use this one more often now: amzn.to/2BMed0C
With the included nozzle: F50136 | Green Broadcast Nozzle walking at 1.5mph it will spray 1,452 sqft per minute by the rated specifications. This works out to .91 per minute. Everything is adjustable. Hope that helps and thank you for watching.
I haven't yet but I do plan to give it a shot this spring as well. Ido like this Andersons formulation since it so concentrated I am able to keep a lot more on hand without much space.
Great question, peat moss is not nearly as decomposed as the elements in humic acid which is much more than just a single element, it is a collection of things that make it up. The other interesting this is that Humic acids are not fully understood as to why they do what they do. Parts of it are but there are still many questions about it. What we do know is that it does work and benefits the lawn by enhancing soil structure and making other additives more available. Peat adds organics to the soil and is beneficial but not in the same way as Humic acid. I hope that was helpful and thank you for watching.
Thanks for the reply. It'll be interesting to see the research develop. I re-did a section of my lawn this fall, so I'm trying to absorb some basics. I'm an engineer so I geek out on the technical stuff, but I also have a 4 yr old so I have no time haha. So easy things to make my questionable, flat and compacted Long Island soil better are always good.
The one I used in this video is made by the Andersons Humic SG (Soluble Granule). Other will work just as well. If you are south or mid western US the andersons is a very common brand. But even here in the Northeast it can be ordered online through a dfew companies.
that shit looks thick my boy!...i just got my little 1 pound bag of powder for my little yard and now i worry i will kill my hand pump sprayer with that stuff...it says on my bag to put 1 tea spoon of product PER GALLON so i will have some to give my kids when i die 😁
@@SilverCymbal yes I agree, I'm a bit shocked you didn't get an atv sprayer for your ride on mower. It would be so much faster and your back would thank you. Check out, NorthStar ATV Broadcast and Spot Sprayer with 2-Nozzle Boom- 16-Gallon Capacity, 2.2 GPM, 12 Volts it costs about $210.00 and has a spray wand too. It puts out 2.2 gpm.
This model comes in to versions one is $800 the other is $1100. Not cheap but if you build your own its over $1000 and this is factory built and engineered. Not for everyone but it may fit certain situations or commercial use
Minimal to zero benefits to humic acid in turf. Nutrients are more available or less available depending on your ph, I’ve never seen any proof that humic acid affects nutrient uptake. Humic is not worth the $ period. If you want to spend your money on this more power to you but it is not worth it for me and it really shouldn’t be for most people, especially people on a budget.
This product is not available and the benefit now is there is a newer one for much less cost but works just as well. You can see it here: czcams.com/video/F6FNjR9t_Ok/video.html
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Lol. I could build that sprayer for $200.
@@yitzakshekelberg2465 Just think of how much Humic DG you could buy for the price difference between that sprayer and a dry material spreader! You could use Humic DG at a bare minimum of 10 years!
Yitzak Shekelberg can you make this sprayer ???
Yitzak Shekelberg can you do that ? I want to buy from you
Mr Silver, What is the name of the tall grass near your fence?
Started using it this year and it has made an amazing difference in my zoysia lawn. The lawn is really standing up to the heat this year. My water consumption is way down.
One of the best things you could ever put on a lawn
What a wonderful property you have!Wish I could have one of these 👌
You‘r own driveway… no people disturbing you…lovin it
Greetings from little Germany
I’ve always had a good looking yard. I always just threw down high nitrogen ferts and my grass looked lush all the time. When those ferts wore off though…. the grass thinned out and died. This year I took soil samples and am trying to rectify my soil by watching these vids. My soil had a high PH of 8.9 so I put down elemental sulphur and citric acid 3 weeks ago. My nitrogen was also extremely low so I threw down a high nitrogen quick release fert as well as an organic slow release fert equal to Milorganite (a Canadian equivalent). 3 days ago I put on a heavy dose of Andersons Humic and then we got rain. That humic is what really helped green up my lawn. It also seemed to equalize the growth rate of the lawn. It seems to all be growing at the same rate now… which it never did before. My phosphorus was also very low…. so I added a high phosphorus fert 0-45-0. I am anxious to see how the yard handles through our snowy winter and take another soil sample next spring to compare results.
What milorganite equivalent did you use? I'm from Canada as well and I've been looking for something.
@@DigitalN I live just outside Edmonton Alberta and our local Rona stores carry it. It's called Actisol and it's a hen manure 5-3-2..... all organic. I have been applying it once a month along with a dose of high nitrogen fertilizer and a shot of Andersons Humic (pellet form). I check the forecast before spreading to make sure the weather is cooler or we have rain coming..... if no rain is coming, I make sure to water for 1-2 hours after application.
@@beri232 I've given that a go before but had trouble applying it with my handheld spreader.. The granules were too big. What do you use to apply it on your yard?
Wow, another great video ! I'm definitely going to try it. Cant hurt right..? One thing though, is alot of times you dont say WHEN the best time is to do the different ideas you have. It would help alot. Keep up the great work. Your lawn is amazing !!
My local Ag store recommended this for me. I’ll be applying next spring. You have a gorgeous property by the way ! Thanks for sharing
Thank you very much I really appreciate the compliment. This is the one I use now and it works very well plus I get it from Amazon which is easy. amzn.to/2VwwUcx
@@SilverCymbal this product you listed comes in granular form and application to be spreaded with a lawn spreader. But in your video, you have pre-mixed and agitate in water and sprayed it with your sprayer. How do you know how much humic to water ratio to use?
@@hendrymuljadi739 Things have changed since I made this video I would recommend using the granular form of it that you just use in a regular spreader. The version I used here became very limited to get. Same great product but easier now this way: amzn.to/2ZzVXhS
Humic acid has really improved my lawn, I use both a granular form (Humichar) as well as a liquid that I mix and apply with liquid iron, liquid kelp, and trace minerals. My lawn is only 6500 square feet so a backpack sprayer dilution to 4 gallons works well.
Same with my lawn I also just started over spraying in to all all my plants and tress
In Ca. we see a lawn area that big we call that a park.
Great video. Very informative and a great demonstration of the sprayer. Thank you for the info on humic acid. 👍👍
Thank you very much, I have some other videos coming up shortly I think you will enjoy also. Stay tuned. Best wishes to you.
Great video and info. Such a great voice to listen to.
Always excellent and very informative videos
Excellent video and audio quality - came here from TLF and saw your thread. Sub'd for future videos. Great job!
Thank you very much for watching and the nice comment!
I use humic on my lawn and agree that it does amazing things for my yard. Great video!
Thank you for the nice comment and for watching.
CalStar has a calcitic limestone pellet with humic acid. I applied in Feb - getting good results.
That limestone would make your soil more alkaline. My soils PH is at 8.9 so I’m trying to bring it down and make it more acidic. I’d like a 6.5 PH but at this point, I’d be happy with a neutral 7. I threw down elemental sulphur and citric acid about 3 weeks ago. I’ll do this again in the fall and do another soil test next year to see if it worked. My water here is alkaline so it messes with my yard.
Looking forward to giving us a try this weekend. Thanks for the helpful video!
I just bought a small handheld battery sprayer for 50 bucks from Amazon and worked just fine. I have half an acre it was nice to take my time and be outside!! I will be interested to see if there’s any change my lawn is brown, patching a very light green oh I’m in Canada so the soil is like stone!!!
It's hard to explain HOW ADDITIVE growing a lawn can be...…...LOL :)
I m badly addicted !!!!! @@@@@@ l m only good as me lawn's
Great info! Thanks.
Thank you
I made an electric boom sprayer from the chassis of an electric chair. It runs on a rechargeable bike battery. The boom uses 4 teejet nozzles
Very cool!
I applied Humic Acid about 2 weeks ago, and my lawn looks BEAUTIFUL!!! Do you suggest adding fertilized at some point, and then perhaps back to humic acid again!!!?? Do you have fertilizer suggestion here??
Get a soil sample done. That’s what I did. Now I’m trying to correct the soil itself instead of just throwing high nitrogen ferts at it. Those ferts work but it’s temporary and if you stop using them, your lawn will go to hell like mine did. So far the soil rehab is working and the humic acid is extremely good! I used Andersons Humic. It is granular and not as messy as liquid forms.
Thanks! Why not treat the lawn with the granular material and a common broadcast spreader? I used Humic DG, the grass in the treated area has improved, compared to an untreated area.
The Andersons Humic DG is a great product. Unfortunately there are no dealers up here that carry it I am aware of and shipping was nearly $40 a bag. I have a lot to treat so it ended up being more cost effective for the SG version for me. Now that I have it I really like that can keep a lot on hand without much space. If I had an Andersons dealer nearby I would definitely use more of their products.
Wait for A. M. Leonard to have a free shipping promo. I got 3 bags of Humic DG. They charge shipping after 3 btw. 120lbs for $130. Can’t beat it.
Another great source is Kelp4less.
www.kelp4less.com/shop/humic-acid/
Beautiful garden
Thank you very much
Nice video. Easy explanation. Thank you.
Thank you I really appreciate it. I have some new videos coming on other lawn care nutrients also. Thanks for watching and the kind comment.
Hello from the UK another top video as always
shame I can’t purchase that sprayer here
Beautiful lawn!
Thank you for the very kind comment. I appreciate it.
I see you took your granular humid acid and dissolved it in water prior to application. Is that the same product that you have linked to in your description? You linked Anderson’s Humic DG but I’ve always thought it was spread dry on the lawn and then watered in.
Silver Cymbal. I'm in Georgia. I put down Bermuda grass seed four weeks ago. Can I put Humic acid on the new seed? Thank you. I ran across your channel and you seem to know your stuff.
You can. The trace minerals is good for all plant life.
I got some humic acid to add to water and the company said to only add 2 teaspoons full to 5 gallons of water to spray down on 1000sq ft lawn....you put 10x more than 2 teaspoons in there LOL....Am I way light then? I know your sprayer is 12 gallons so that would be like 4 or 5 teaspoons using their measure..but still you put LOTS of the humic in...I just want to put the right amount in to be effective, not wasting my time with too little BUT not killing my lawn...I have a 8 gallon push behind sprayer like yours...Thanks for any advice ahead of time!
You can't really apply too much and it won't kill your lawn. It won't go bad or to waste once applied to your soil. I've used humic acid for over 30 years in my organic gardening program, Using enough to be effective is key.
@@rayjay8322 Thanks for your reply!
I have a 8 gallon sprayer similar to yours ... 5 gallons mixed didn't cover all my lawn etc, Thanks again! Hoping the humic will help my lawn, although I have always fertilized the soil/grass it is 17 years old now since new/planted...AND in Canada you can't get any decent chemicals to help so I thought I'd try the humic acid. 2nd application just today. They said every 6 weeks is ok....
What is the recommended timing of application? We have talked in the past about your summer heat formula. I have been applying Humic DG granular in-between my every 6 week fertilizer pattern. First fertilizer w/ pre-emergent, 3 weeks later Humic DG, 3 weeks later next fertilizer, etc. Fertilizer is every 6-8 weeks and Humic DG mid-way between each fertilizer app.
Hello silver, I want to thank you for all your educational videos.
You think it will be ok to apply humic after ever seeding my lawn?How long I have to wait for to do it. Thanks again
Thought that sprayer was nice. Bought it. Every hose was not tight. Leaks everywhere. Even the swich for the hand sprayer valve screw was loose and leaking at the switch spraying at me. Not one hose was tight. They used plastic clamps everywhere. Replacing with metal clamps. They use a led acid battery which means you should not run the battery more that 50% (I've even heard no less than 80%) as lead ones are not made to do that depleted. No charge level inicator to help with that (will have to install one) Charging system needs to be wired so you are not wearing out the on/off switch cable/port by un plugging it to charge with the same connector you have to have plugged in to torn it on/off via switch.They put the on/off sticker upside down for the power switch, so off is on and on is off. I will need to wire a better charge port in. After the led battery dies i will replace/build a lithium pack. Prob just use a drill battery to make it simple to charge and go. I cant say its worth 800 bucks. 2k on Amazon direct from the vendor. Physical aspects built well with exception of the hose clamps. Electrical needs work. I'll 3d print a battery mount/plug an be in business. Prob get an extra 1/3 runtime with a 9ah battery pack, plus stronger pump action with a better/consist power source and easy to keep going with an easy battery swap. Its needs a few revisions in my opinion. Hope that helps whoever is interested in the sprayer.
That's disappointing to hear I had a couple of loose clamps myself. I also added an extra strainer outside the machine so if there is a clog I don't need to deal with it inside the sprayer. It's very good but not perfect I wish Turfex would see that some improvements could make this thing perfect but the simplicity of it will likely make it a little easier in the long run to maintain I hope for both of us.
@@SilverCymbal I agree, the simplistic configuration is a plus when it comes to maintenance/repairs. Its still a nice sprayer, just wish for the price they invested a little better on the electrical side with a $5 battery level indicator and a 30 cent charge plug/port. Great videos bty.
Hello great yard so any videos results of the lawn after spraying the humic acid .
Watch my master video, this will show you a lot more of what it looked like later that season: czcams.com/video/c54WSOI-MMc/video.html
Great Video And Info Thanks
Great video. Question, is there time of season that we should not apply?
Do you need to water the humic acid in? Or is it best to let it dry before watering? Thanks love your videos.
Thank you very much for the nice comment. Yes if it's granular then you will want to water it in but you can just leave it until it rains, you don't have to do it immediately. If its liquid you will want to do the same but you need far less water to get it into the soil.
HumaChar I heard you can put down dry and then water it in. Once wet, it dissolves
And mixes down into the roots.
Add some kelp and will work even better.
Golf courses use this as well
Thanks a lot. What are your thoughts on frequency, temperature ranges, and amount of time before fertilizing after applying the humic acid?
That was awesome i love that sprayer wish i could afford one lol and great vid i really liked it im gonna try humic acid on payday
Q and A on Amazon for the product below. Not sure why this video is showing its soluble. Please update your video!
Question: Can i make concentrate of this? if yes, how tbspoon do i put in 1gallon of water?
Answer from The Andersons: Humic DG is granular product which not designed to be direct mix with water for spray application. We suggest you look in to Super Juice for spray-able application.
Noticed that the amazon link takes you to a HumicDG page. I was curious is that what you are scooping out of the bucket? Any reason why you elected to spray it over using a spreader?
The product is still available in some areas but for the most part it got really expensive but fortunately they came out with the dry version of it for a lot less money and you dont need a sprayer like I use. If you check out my new video I talk a little more about what happened and the new product. czcams.com/video/oNr2cQwKPrI/video.html
Very good...thanks
Wouldn't a hose end ready-to-spray Humic acid get the same results, without all the prep and mixing?
Very nice job.
Thank you for the kind comment and for watching.
How does it feel to push the spreader around the yard? I'm assuming that there is no drive assist on it?
Yes, no drive assist on this one but it's well balanced. I used it uphill with the full 15 gallons and it was more than manageable. The large tires and bearings help a lot.
Nice video, Ace! What ales are you putting bon your yard? Real nice looking property !! (I just subscribed)
Hey I like the sprayer, it has to be better than my backpack sprayer. Would you use that sprayer for herbicides as well?
Does that sprayer have sloped bottom to allow complete drainage? Are there fill level markings anywhere on the tank?
Not 100% it does have two drain holes which work very well and if you rinse after use it is pretty easy. No factory fill markings but I usually use a 5 gallon bucket when filling so that helps me but I would l like the markings. The best features of the spreader is the heavy duty construction, the wand and it's balance. IMO its the besr walk behind sprayer on the market.
Is Humichar different than Humic Acid and can/should it be applied in the dog days of July. I live in Pa. I applied Humichar in late March for the first time and wondering if it should be applied in the summer before a fall application.
Is it safe to let kids and pets on the lawn before watering in, the day after applying after the product has dried?
Very nice channel and great info video. I checked the link for humic acid and it’s unavailable.... any other brand you recommend or another link to buy this kind ? Thank you
We’re can I buy this sprayer ?? Great video
That sprayer is next on my list of purchases. About how big of an area does it cover? Acre?
I am really starting to like this a lot. Coverage depends on the nozzle you use but the battery life is close to 8 hours which is pretty amazing so this little machine can do a lot. I also like that most of the parts that seem to make this up are opretty standard so if you need to fix anything you can so easily. I will be putting up a full review on this soon since this model really hits the mark in a lot of ways.
I live in Washington state, been watching all your videos. I’m guessing our grass and soil is pretty close? What pre-emergents do you use? What time of year do you apply?
Is humic acid the same as superthrive?
Which lawn fertilizer do you use?
So you don’t water after the application?
Great info and video. I ordered the liquid concentrate and it states to run sprinklers for 20 min after application. Seems excessive. Do you water that deeply after application? Going to apply this week. Beautiful yard btw!
Thank you, I don't really think yo need to water it in at all. If you expect some rain in the near future I would just wait for that.
Is humic a once or twice a season application?
Thanks for this great video on humic acid I find your videos informative thanks for all the information on the various products. By the way what model number is your Turf Ex sprayer thanks.
Thank you very much I really appreciate it. The model is Turfex TL80SS. I am planning to have a full review on the sprayer soon also. Thanks for watching.
@@SilverCymbal Awesome Silver Cymbal I'll be sure to look out for that review.
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@@SilverCymbal Does that sprayer allow agitation of the liquid mix inside the tank, to prevent sedimentation of the humic solids? I have a backpack Jasco, which does that and is quite helpful with heavy stuff like humic. If the TurfEx does it too, then I am certainly going to get one.
@@shashank_mittal It does not allow agitation but the Jacto sprayer backpack one does. I have noticed that the turfex is so large that just moving i sloshes the insides aroud quite nicely. The heavy build quality of it inspires confidence.
What the name of those plants on the left by the black fence at 04:53 ?
Great videos. I was wondering if you know of a granular starter fertilizer I could use this Fall when I overseed, that has humic acid as well as micro-nutrients in it? I have looked everywhere, including Anderson's, but haven't found anything on their website and the customer service on the phone kept leading me to dead ends. Thanks!
Which products are you talking?
Is that potassium humate?
SC, which humic acid do you use to make your liquid app??
There was a product available when I made this video but they changed the size and its really just for commercial use now. Today this is a much better and easier option: amzn.to/3KGkqvu
@@SilverCymbal the link in the show notes of the vid was for Anderson's Humic DG. In vid, did you use something other than that? Cause Humic DG is still sold in 40 lb bags
Hi. For everyone asking about the difference between liquid app and granular. Cost is the main reason we use liquid concentrate. And like he said I only have so much storage space. So when I am treating 800 acres in a week do I really want to haul a 50 lbs bag for every ten this And square feet or just a 2.5 gallon concentrate?
Liquid concentrate or water solubles are cheaper in one way and very expensive in another. If you calculate price per pound of actual humic acid in the bag or in the bottle, granular blows the others out of the water. Humic 12 is $34/ 1 lb H. If you dissolve Humic DG in water it comes to $2.70/lb of H
Hi, how frequent do you use humic acid?
For just humic acid like this I do 2x a year
the tee jet nozzle came with spreader?if not can you include link.been having hard time finding good info on large area tee jet nozzles.beautiful sprayer.wonder if you ever considered chapin 12 gallon sprayer?thank you
Yes it was included, they included two different tips also. I will be adding links shortly. I did look at the Chapin and it looks to be a decent machine I really liked the stainless construction though on this one but the Chapin price point and value would be hard to beat for sure!
How long do you let it soak in before watering?
Humic acid is for the soil and not absorbed through the leaves so you can water it in immediately. There are also newer products that let you apply humic acic in granualr form which eliminates the need for a sprayer. My favorite granular version of humic acid is here: amzn.to/2WjFPOK
So I tried this with super hot water and a mixer, but a good portion of the humic acid does not dissolve. I also see that you have a different video out where you actually use the liquid humic acid. Did you experience the same thing? Feedback would be really appreciated. Love your channel and subscribed awhile ago.
Thanks for this video, but what I can't find info is if I have weeds of all types will this kill those or make them grow like the grass? I have about 40% of weeds and 60% grass all green and I want to get rid of the weeds while making the grass stronger and then that will kill the weeds! I am in IL. Thanks again!!
What my other two videos, czcams.com/video/HWNM1Wafsvk/video.html which is the best weed control on the planet. You can also watch this to see a project that used it as part of it and for perspective czcams.com/video/VT73LKxPiWo/video.html - This should give you some sound advice you can use
Can the acid be bought at home depot?
Are there any grass types that can be damaged by humic acid?
None I am aware of, just the opposite: When stressful conditions start to arise, what you find out is that grass treated with humic acid will outperform untreated turf. Check out my other videos on my chanel about other types of Hunic Acid and ways to improve your lawn.
Can i ask: what kind of ornamental guess do you have lined up along your property? Also, i just opened the box from Amazon containing my Humid DG. I purchased this based on your recommendation. Thanks !
See it here: czcams.com/video/CptKylzKo00/video.html
Its the end of October and iam up north in Connecticut when is the ladt time fof me to use Humic Acid and do you have a link to the sprayer.
You can apply Humic acid anytime the ground is still soft. So you should be fine. I will be adding links in the description shorty as well. Thank you for watching.
Can you use in a hose end sprayer? If so, what type of hose end sprayer?
Keep an eye out for one of my new videos I will be showing you an easier option for Humic Acid. The hose end sprayer does not work well with this but the new video will help yuo
Dear Silver: How many Cups/20 Gallon tow behind Sprayer ?
This isn't available like it was when I made this video. You are better of with the dry version in the description now
I have new sod, when could I apply this ?
Yes definitely.
Hi!! How are you today? I got the humic Acid and when I added the mix to my sprayer it got clogged. What other way I could spray it? The turfex is too expensive for me to buy. Could you give me a tip on other inexpensive sprayers or ways to do it?
Good thank you. You can check out my latest video that includes humid acid that may be helpful: czcams.com/video/-tsfC4FkNoQ/video.html In the meantime though if you already have powdered product I would put it in a container like I do in this video and stir it and let it sit for a while until it's totally dissolved then you should be able to spray it again. Humid acid does have tendency to clog for some brands. I hope this helps.
Thank you so much!
I’m in PA outside Philadelphia, where can I purchase the concentrated humic acid?
You can now get a cheaper version of it available here: amzn.to/2CgpTsn or another option is the Anderrsons Granular which is very easy to put down. I use this one more often now: amzn.to/2BMed0C
look into black earth Humalite.......leonardite is full of fly ash and salts
How often to put humic acid on the lawn ?
My soil is not rich and has needed a lot so I like to apply it 2-3x per year. Even 1x a year gives a good benefit.
How many gallon per thousand does it sprays?
With the included nozzle: F50136 | Green Broadcast Nozzle walking at 1.5mph it will spray 1,452 sqft per minute by the rated specifications. This works out to .91 per minute. Everything is adjustable. Hope that helps and thank you for watching.
Have you used granular Humic Acid? Seems like it might be easier to apply.
I haven't yet but I do plan to give it a shot this spring as well. Ido like this Andersons formulation since it so concentrated I am able to keep a lot more on hand without much space.
What’s the difference between using that and peat moss? Other than the obvious liquid vs particle thing. Aren’t they both similar pre-coal substances?
Great question, peat moss is not nearly as decomposed as the elements in humic acid which is much more than just a single element, it is a collection of things that make it up. The other interesting this is that Humic acids are not fully understood as to why they do what they do. Parts of it are but there are still many questions about it. What we do know is that it does work and benefits the lawn by enhancing soil structure and making other additives more available. Peat adds organics to the soil and is beneficial but not in the same way as Humic acid. I hope that was helpful and thank you for watching.
Thanks for the reply. It'll be interesting to see the research develop. I re-did a section of my lawn this fall, so I'm trying to absorb some basics. I'm an engineer so I geek out on the technical stuff, but I also have a 4 yr old so I have no time haha. So easy things to make my questionable, flat and compacted Long Island soil better are always good.
Are you going to tell me or sell a product
Where did you get the humic acid from? What is the name of the company of the humic acid?
I bought it from AE Leonard - The product is made by the Andersons and is called Ultramate SG (Soluble Granule)
Links??
Thank you. They will be posted shortly for everything shown. Stay tuned.
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What brand of humid acid you used ?
The one I used in this video is made by the Andersons Humic SG (Soluble Granule). Other will work just as well. If you are south or mid western US the andersons is a very common brand. But even here in the Northeast it can be ordered online through a dfew companies.
Coal can be created in weeks doesn't take millions of years.
that shit looks thick my boy!...i just got my little 1 pound bag of powder for my little yard and now i worry i will kill my hand pump sprayer with that stuff...it says on my bag to put 1 tea spoon of product PER GALLON so i will have some to give my kids when i die 😁
Turfex are definitely not cheap, but it will last you a long time.
Definitely, it's built like a tank and very simple to repair too. I wish they had a version that was $200 though!
@@SilverCymbal yes I agree, I'm a bit shocked you didn't get an atv sprayer for your ride on mower. It would be so much faster and your back would thank you. Check out, NorthStar ATV Broadcast and Spot Sprayer with 2-Nozzle Boom- 16-Gallon Capacity, 2.2 GPM, 12 Volts it costs about $210.00 and has a spray wand too. It puts out 2.2 gpm.
How many sq ft will the Turfec 12 gallons cover?
I used manure a couple times, neighbors hated it.
That stuff works though!
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Do you irrigate after applying the product?
Another great source for Humic is Kelp4less.
www.kelp4less.com/shop/humic-acid/
$2K sprayer!?!
This model comes in to versions one is $800 the other is $1100. Not cheap but if you build your own its over $1000 and this is factory built and engineered. Not for everyone but it may fit certain situations or commercial use
Minimal to zero benefits to humic acid in turf. Nutrients are more available or less available depending on your ph, I’ve never seen any proof that humic acid affects nutrient uptake. Humic is not worth the $ period. If you want to spend your money on this more power to you but it is not worth it for me and it really shouldn’t be for most people, especially people on a budget.
You lost me at 150 dollars .
This product is not available and the benefit now is there is a newer one for much less cost but works just as well. You can see it here: czcams.com/video/F6FNjR9t_Ok/video.html