{"product_id":"terra-aquatica-humic","title":"Terra Aquatica Humic Acid Root Zone Conditioner","description":"\u003ch2\u003eConditions the root zone so the feed you give actually stays available\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerra Aquatica Humic\u003c\/strong\u003e is a concentrated \u003cstrong\u003ehumic acid\u003c\/strong\u003e extract that works on the growing medium rather than inside the plant. Humic molecules are larger than fulvic and stay in the root zone, where they \u003cstrong\u003ehold mineral ions on exchange sites\u003c\/strong\u003e, improve structure and support the microbial life that keeps a medium healthy over a long cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHolds nutrients where roots can reach them\u003c\/strong\u003e - reduces the amount lost to run-off between feeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImproves structure in soil and coco\u003c\/strong\u003e - better air-to-water balance means roots that branch instead of drowning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports beneficial microbes\u003c\/strong\u003e - gives bacteria and fungi the carbon they need to establish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffers a heavy feed\u003c\/strong\u003e - smooths the spike that follows a strong reservoir change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplements fulvic\u003c\/strong\u003e - humic conditions the medium, fulvic carries minerals into the plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWeak roots and a medium that dries out unevenly\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA tired medium sheds nutrients to run-off, holds water in patches and produces \u003cstrong\u003eweak roots\u003c\/strong\u003e that never fill the pot. Humic acid rebuilds the exchange capacity that holds a feed in place, which is why it earns its keep most in coco and in soil going through a second run.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e3 ml per litre\u003c\/strong\u003e at first roots, then \u003cstrong\u003e4 ml per litre\u003c\/strong\u003e through first true leaves, growing and preflowering; not used in flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydroponics and coco:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terra Aquatica's hydro and coco charts list Fulvic in place of Humic - use Fulvic in those media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReused medium:\u003c\/strong\u003e worth running from the very first feed of a second cycle, when exchange capacity is at its lowest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWith beneficials:\u003c\/strong\u003e pairs well with a bacterial inoculant added at the same watering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e dose to the medium, not to the plant - humic works below the surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive:\u003c\/strong\u003e Humic acid extract\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Root zone and medium conditioner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTypical dose:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 ml per litre at first roots, then 4 ml per litre to preflowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coco and soil, especially a reused medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terra Aquatica Fulvic and any bacterial inoculant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedia:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soil and organic programmes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-dosing\" style=\"margin:32px 0 0;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;font-family:Montserrat,-apple-system,'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#101010;padding:16px 20px;border-bottom:3px solid #efc04c;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#ffffff;font-size:17px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eFeed Chart\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:6px;color:#b8b8b8;font-size:12px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eTerra Aquatica Humic · soil and organic programmes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;color:#2b2b2b;background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f4f4;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px 20px;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#6b6b6b;font-weight:600;\"\u003eStage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:right;padding:10px 14px;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#6b6b6b;font-weight:600;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003ePer 1 L\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:right;padding:10px 20px;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#6b6b6b;font-weight:600;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003ePer 10 L\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 20px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;\"\u003e1st roots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;text-align:right;white-space:nowrap;font-weight:600;\"\u003e3 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 20px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;text-align:right;white-space:nowrap;color:#6b6b6b;\"\u003e30 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fcfaf4;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 20px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;\"\u003e1st true leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;text-align:right;white-space:nowrap;font-weight:600;\"\u003e4 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 20px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;text-align:right;white-space:nowrap;color:#6b6b6b;\"\u003e40 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 20px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;\"\u003eGrowing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;text-align:right;white-space:nowrap;font-weight:600;\"\u003e4 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 20px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;text-align:right;white-space:nowrap;color:#6b6b6b;\"\u003e40 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fcfaf4;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 20px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;\"\u003ePreflowering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;text-align:right;white-space:nowrap;font-weight:600;\"\u003e4 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 20px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;text-align:right;white-space:nowrap;color:#6b6b6b;\"\u003e40 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#101010;padding:12px 20px;font-size:12px;color:#b8b8b8;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#efc04c;font-weight:600;\"\u003eNote\u003c\/span\u003e — Humic is not used during flowering. 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