Humic substance is the end product of decayed matter, and usually contains large quantities of trace minerals. It containins up to 5,000 calories per gram, providing energy that can be used for plant growth. They also act in other important ways to make soil more fertile and productive. Humic substance breaks up unproductive clay soils, turning them into profitable soils. Humic substance helps retain water soluble inorganic fertilizers, releases them, as needed, to the growing plants, and helps prevent soil leaching.
Humic acid stimulates seed germination and viability, and root respiration, formation and growth.
Humic acid reduces other fertilizer requirements and increases yield in crops such as cotton, potatoes, wheat, rice, tomatoes, corn, beets, etc. Humic substance fosteres improved drainage. Humic substance increases aeration of the soil. Humic acids increase the protein and mineral contents of most crops. Humates establish a desirable environment for microorganism development.