When are the humates used?
L. A. Khristeva and her colleagues summarised the many years of experience in humate use and noted that annual plants react best when humates are used in the beginning of plant development and during the formation of their reproductive organs. For trees, the most efficient time to use humates is after the replanting of seedlings and young trees, when the root system is traumatised. The same is true for vegetables and ornamental plants. Humates are used in all stages of plant development, starting with soaking of the seeds. O. A. Ganichkina, a candidate of agricultural science and the presenter of the popular TV and radio programs for the gardeners of Moscow, recommends making a solution of 0.5 grams of humate and 1 litre of water and soaking the seeds for 24 hours. Prior to the humate treatment, it is advised dipping the seeds for 15-20 minutes in a strong manganese solution (dark brown colour) and then thoroughly washing them with water. Place the seeds in a fabric bag when performing
