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How to Use Humic Acid for Pot Preparation

🌱 How to Use Humic Acid for Pot Preparation

Humic acid is a natural soil conditioner that improves nutrient absorption, root growth, and overall plant health. When used while preparing pots, it makes the soil more fertile, airy, and water-retentive.

1. Why Use Humic Acid?

  • Enhances soil structure

  • Improves nutrient uptake (N, P, K, and micronutrients)

  • Promotes root development

  • Increases microbial activity

  • Reduces nutrient loss through leaching

Using Garden365 Humic Acid (Liquid or Shiny Flakes 98%) during pot preparation gives your plants a strong, healthy start.

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2. Preparing the Potting Mix

For best results, combine humic acid with a balanced soil medium:

  • Garden365 Potting Mix – main growing base

  • Garden365 Cocopeat (Low EC) – retains moisture and keeps soil light

  • Garden365 Red Soil – provides structure and minerals

  • Garden365 Vermicompost – organic nutrition

  • Garden365 Humic Acid – soil conditioner

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Humic Acid | Natural Soil Conditioner for Healthy Plant Growth Garden365

Suggested ratio for general pots:

  • 40% Potting Mix / Red Soil

  • 30% Cocopeat

  • 20% Vermicompost

  • Humic Acid – added separately (see below)

3. How to Use Humic Acid

🌿 If Using Garden365 Humic Acid Shiny Flakes (98%)

  1. Dissolve 1–2 grams in 1 liter of water.

  2. Mix this solution evenly with the soil before filling the pot.

  3. This ensures humic acid reaches the root zone from the beginning.

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🌿 If Using Garden365 Humic Acid Liquid

  1. Add 3–5 ml per liter of water.

  2. Mix this solution into the potting mix or use it to water the soil after filling the pot.

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💡 Tip: Don’t add humic acid in very high amounts — it’s a booster, not a fertilizer substitute.

4. Filling the Pot

  1. Use pots or Garden365 HDPE Grow Bags with drainage holes.

  2. Add a base layer of stones or broken tiles (optional).

  3. Fill with your humic acid-enriched soil mix, leaving 1–2 inches space from the rim.

  4. Firm gently without compacting.

5. Planting and Watering

  • Water the soil lightly before planting seeds or seedlings.

  • Continue watering with a humic acid solution once every 15–20 days for sustained soil health.

✅ Quick Checklist for Using Humic Acid in Pots

☑ Mix humic acid flakes (1–2 g/L) or liquid (3–5 ml/L) with soil or water
☑ Combine with Potting Mix + Cocopeat + Vermicompost + Red Soil
☑ Use pots/grow bags with drainage
☑ Reapply humic acid every 15–20 days for best results

🌟 Final Note
Humic acid is not a direct fertilizer but a soil activator. Using Garden365 Humic Acid in pots boosts soil life, root strength, and nutrient absorption — giving your plants the best start for long-term health and growth.

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