Why are adding humic acids so important…aren they in the soil already?
Humic acids used to be abundant in our soil and water systems. However, modern conventional agriculture has depleted the soil and our city water systems filter humic substances out. Even in organic agriculture it’s important to add humic substances as food for the microbes and worms, whether that’s in the form of tons of compost or pounds of humic acids. Additionally, while humic acid will remain stable in the soil, fulvic acid is used up rather quickly. In conventional farming humic acids are an important FIRST STEP and when trying to transition towards more sustainable methods. In sustainable and organic farming the addition of humic acids play an important role in the wholistic system and promote soil and plant health naturally.
Humic acids used to be abundant in our soil and water systems. However, modern agricultural methods have depleted the soil and our city water systems filter humic substances out. Even in organic agriculture it’s important to add humic substances as stimulants for microbes and food for worms, whether that’s in the form of tons of compost or pounds of humic acids. Additionally, while humic acid will remain stable in the soil, fulvic acid is used up rather quickly. In conventional farming humic acids are an important FIRST STEP when trying to transition towards more sustainable methods. In sustainable and organic farming the addition of humic acids play an important role in the holistic system and promote soil and plant health naturally.
