ULTRA HUME
ULTRA HUME is an alkaline solution of humates from organic sources. ULTRA HUME acts as a soil conditioner by creating bonds in sandy soils and giving structure to the sandy soils. Leaching of nutrients are limited with ULTRA HUME. Water retention therefore improves as well as the micro-organisms.
BENEFITS
ULTRA HUME is used as a soil applicant through fertigation as follow:
Improve Sandy Soils
ULTRA HUME can be used in situations where crops are grown in sandy soils to create bonds for the essential nutrients (e.g. Ca, Mg, Zn, B, etc.) and limiting leaching of these nutrients. Soil structure improves with the use of ULTRA HUME as well as water retention.
Increase pH Levels of Acidic Soils
When the soil is acidic, ULTRA HUME can be used to increase the pH levels of the soil. Buffer capacity increases with regular use of ULTRA HUME. ULTRA HUME and AMINO STIM together can improve soil structure drastically.
Urea
Urea can be very volatile and can leach out of the soil profile. When ULTRA HUME is applied with urea it creates a bond of organic nitrogen which prevents volatilisation. ULTRA HUME promotes conversion of urea to nitrate by stimulating the micro-organisms responsible for nitrification.
Anions Carrier/Protector
ULTRA HUME serves as a carrier/protector for the anions and is therefore applied with borate, molybdate and silicate. These anions are thus protected from unwanted chemical interactions in the ground and therefore enhances uptake by the plant. The efficiency of TERRA SPOOR (B), TERRA SPOOR (Mo) and TERRA K Silicate improves when combined with ULTRA HUME.
High Phosphites in Soils
Compost, chicken manure or cow manure can be replaced by ULTRA HUME in light soils where phosphite levels are high (P > 60 mg/kg, Bray 1).
Heavy Metal Poisoning
Heavy metal poisoning (e.g. Cu, Al, Pb, Cd, Hg, As, etc.) in both the plant and soils can be lifted with the use of ULTRA HUME. The ULTRA HUME bonds with the heavy metals and forms an insoluble complex with the heavy metals, which becomes unavailable to the plants.
Safe for any Crop
ULTRA HUME is suitable for any crop and can be applied at any time during the growth cycle of the plant. Mangoes respond particularly well to ULTRA HUME.
Root Growth and Development
Root growth and development of plants increase as well as plant growth above the soil surface, especially in sandy soils with the use of ULTRA HUME.
Micro-Organisms
Long term use of ULTRA HUME provides more nutrition for micro-organisms.
ULTRA HUME
APPLICATION
SANDY AND ACIDIC SOIL
25 litres/ha/week to 400 litres/ha
once off
UREA RATIO
1 litre ULTRA HUME to 5kg urea
ANION RATIO
(TERRA SPOOR (B), TERRA SPOOR (Mo), TERRA K Silicate) 1-2 litres anion to 5 litre ULTRA HUME
HEAVY METALS
50 litres/ha/month to 200 litres/ha
once off
ULTRA HUME cannot be applied with fertiliser
Any application must be verified with a certified Terra Dynamics expert!
GET A SPECIALISED PROGRAMME TO SUIT YOU
Terra Dynamics fertiliser programmes are tailored for increased plant production and crop yields. With your location, climate and soil conditions being a large factor, a complete soil analysis with one of our expert agronomists is necessary to compile a fertiliser programme that is field/block and crop specific. Both chemical and 1:2 water extract analysis can be interpreted by Terra Dynamics.
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