Humboldt Nutrients Honey Organic ES 32 fl oz
Humboldt Honey ES is a blend of cane molasses, seaweed, and quillaja saponaria. It provides a high-quality food source for essential microflora within healthy soils, which are critical to nutrient uptake. Humboldt Honey ES is a soil amendment that works by creating a fertile environment for soil microorganisms that are crucial for plant health. It supports soil fertility, improves nutrient uptake, and promotes sustainable and healthy plant growth.
Cane Molasses
Molasses, derived from sugarcane or sugar beets, is a rich source of carbohydrates and trace minerals. In soil applications, it serves as a food source for beneficial microbes—such as bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms that live in healthy soils. These microbes break down organic material, releasing nutrients that plants can absorb. The sugars in cane molasses, in particular, act as an energy source for these microorganisms, helping them thrive and multiply.
When the microbial population in the soil is healthy and active, it promotes better nutrient uptake by plants, enhances soil structure, and contributes to the overall soil ecosystem. Essentially, molasses acts as a microbial stimulant in the soil.
Seaweed
Seaweed is known for its rich nutrient profile, containing a wide range of trace elements, minerals, vitamins, and amino acids that support soil and plant health. Seaweed extracts, often derived from kelp, are highly valued for their ability to enhance soil fertility by encouraging the growth of beneficial microbes.
Seaweed also contains natural compounds like auxins, cytokinins, and gibberellins, which are plant growth regulators. These compounds can help stimulate root development, improve stress resistance, and enhance overall plant growth. Moreover, seaweed helps in improving soil structure by increasing the soil’s water retention capacity and promoting better nutrient availability. In the context of Humboldt Honey ES, seaweed contributes to a healthier soil microbiome, which plays a crucial role in facilitating the absorption of essential nutrients by plants.
Quillaja Saponaria (Soapbark Tree Extract)
Quillaja saponaria is a plant native to South America, and its bark contains saponins, which are naturally occurring surfactants (surface-active compounds). When added to soil, saponins can act as bio-stimulants for beneficial microbes. These compounds help break down organic matter more efficiently and promote the growth of beneficial bacteria and fungi.
Quillaja extract also has antimicrobial properties, which means it can help balance the microbial population in the soil by inhibiting the growth of harmful pathogens while supporting beneficial ones. This helps maintain a healthy soil ecosystem that is crucial for nutrient cycling. Additionally, saponins can assist in the breakdown of organic material, making nutrients more readily available for plant uptake.
How Humboldt Honey ES Supports Soil Health
Humboldt Honey ES is designed to create an optimal environment for beneficial soil microbes by providing them with a rich source of food and nutrients. These microbes are essential because they help with nutrient cycling, breaking down organic matter, and facilitating the absorption of nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. By supporting microbial health, Humboldt Honey ES helps improve soil structure, enhances nutrient uptake by plants, and promotes overall soil fertility.
Key Benefits of Humboldt Honey ES:
- Supports microbial life: The sugars in molasses provide energy to beneficial microbes, promoting their growth and activity.
- Enhances soil fertility: The combination of seaweed and Quillaja saponaria provides essential nutrients and promotes microbial breakdown of organic matter, making nutrients more available to plants.
- Improves plant growth: By supporting healthy soil ecosystems, it helps plants better absorb nutrients and develop strong root systems.
- Promotes soil structure: Seaweed improves water retention, and the increased microbial activity helps with soil aeration and structure.
- Enhances nutrient uptake: The healthy microbial community facilitated by Humboldt Honey ES allows plants to take up nutrients more efficiently, promoting vigorous plant growth.
Guaranteed Analysis
0.45 - 0.25 - 1
Total Nitrogen (N) - 0.45%
0.07% Ammoniacal Nitrogen
0.23% Water Soluble Nitrogen
0.15% Water Insoluble Nitrogen
Available Phosphate (P2O5) - 0.25%
Soluble Potash (K20) - 1.80%
Derived From: Molasses, Seaweed
Non-Plant Food Ingredients:
Quillaja Saponaria - 0.5%
Derived From: Soap Bark Tree