Humic acid comes from vegetation deposits that have heated up, compacted and slowly carbonized to become coal. This natural process exuded acids and esters from the vegetation on top of the coal deposits. The liquids eventually dried to form what is known as Leonardite shale, a lignite deposit. It was named for North Dakota's very first state geologist Dr. A.G. Leonard.
Humic acid is a growth stimulant and a chelating agent.
It will free up nutrients in the soil making them readily available for plants to take up. It naturally increases the microbial activity in the soil which in turn produces a larger, healthier root mass. For transplanting use a root dip or soak. Spray right on the soil to naturally build the humus content. It can be sprayed directly into furrows prior to seeding for improved germination.