Humalite is a unique Pro-Cert organic soil amendment that serves as a proven, effective tool to improve soil health and crop yield. We have created this comprehensive blog to help answer any questions you may have on this effective humic product.
Why Humalite?
Found only in Hanna, Alberta, Humalite is a unique soil amendment that is formed during the decomposition of organic materials. Manufactured by WestMET Ag, the company uses this exclusive resource to produce high-quality humic products with a long list of unique agronomic advantages.
This unique resource is trusted for agronomic purposes due to its high humic acid content — the highest known on earth.
WestMET Ag only uses screened raw products, giving growers the richest humic products on earth, directly from its exclusive source. With a higher humic acid content, WestMET Ag humic products help:
- Add carbon to the soil
- Improve water retention
- Maximize nutrient uptake
- Enhance microbial activity
- Reduce fertilizer requirements
Humalite is:
- Compatible with conventional agricultural equipment
- Highly stable, with minimal concerns of leaching
- Easily blended with MAP, ammonium sulfate and KCL based fertilizers
- Can be applied directly to the soil or mix with a substrate
- Ideal for broadcast or in-furrow application
- Approved for use in Organic Agriculture by Pro-Cert
- Flexible application any time of year
Humalite Advantages
Research shows that Humalite:
- Aids in retaining more water for healthy soil and effective drought mitigation
- Increases nutrient uptake
- Enhances microbial activity with high humic acid and organic carbon content
- Accelerates crop residue breakdown
- Increases fertilizer efficiency through nutrient chelation
- Improves soil structure and unique soil-building properties
- Effective in rebuilding soils with high carbon and trace micronutrient levels
- Improves soil aeration
- Helps chelate nutrients
Humalite: In the News
An article dated April 5, 2024, in Alberta Farm Express, “Humalite a made-in-Alberta success story” says “Research backs claim on increased yield when used with fertilizer”.
“It’s been proven to increase grain yield, seed protein content and nitrogen use efficiency by up to 19, 30 and 60 per cent respectively, and researchers are still finding more uses for it.”
“Some farmers have been combining the amendment with conventional fertilizers for years, but didn’t have scientific information on why it increased nitrogen content in soil.”
“The University of Alberta stepped in.”
Read more here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Humalite is an oxidized coal-like substance, and a unique certified-organic soil formed over millions of years during the decomposition of organic materials in the earth, such as plants and animals.
It’s a natural resource found below the earth’s surface, specifically unique to a 20 km radius near Hanna, Alberta, Canada.
Humalite is named after humic material (HUM), Alberta (A) and coal formations (LITE).
Research shows Humalite helps:
- Improve water retention
- Maximize nutrient uptake
- Enhance microbial activity
- Add carbon to the soil
- Accelerate crop residue breakdown
WestMET Ag have tested and trialed Humalite’s effectiveness with positive results.
Visit their Humalite Trial Data Hub for more analytical information: https://www.westmetag.com/trials/
MESH SIZE:
- 2mm to 4.46 mm (3/16”)
- .08″ to 0.19”
- Maximum 10% fines (18 mesh)
HUMIC ACID: Average 64% humic acid by ISO Method
pH: 3.5–4
MOISTURE: 30%
COLOUR: Black
TYPE: Granule
BULK DENSITY: 48 lbs/ft3
WestMET Ag humic products are compatible with your existing equipment. Humalite is spin spreader, floater and air compatible.
Apply once annually
Broadcast: 150 lbs/ac
In-furrow and side dress: 40 lbs/ac (45 kg/ha)
However, application rates also depend on application methods and soil properties.
Our WestMET Ag humic product – granular (6mm) is perfect for all agricultural use.
Our fine-powdered product is best suited for manufacturing liquid or pellet solutions for horticultural applications.
Bulk Humalite is best transported in a B-train or hopper-style grain trailer.
Humalite is best stored in fertilizer bins for granular product or in covered storage for bagged product.
Yes, you can order our product year-round.
However, we recommend purchasing, transporting and storing product in spring, summer and fall as it’s easier to handle in above freezing temperatures.
Yes, we also distribute Humalite-TURF. Learn more here: https://agtek360.com/humalite-TURF/
Have any additional questions? Check out more FAQ’s from WestMET Ag here.
Learn More About Humalite
Learn more about Humalite-AG here:
Call us at 1-866-777-8084 or email info@AgTek360.com if you have any questions on our products. We would love to hear from you!
Source:
WestMET Ag
