A
New, High Performance Proprietary Potassium Humate
As
both an acid and alkaline soluble potassium humate, DIEHARD™
Humate SP is truly unique.
Unlike
any other available humate, DIEHARD™ Humate SP completely
dissolves when added directly to fertilizer, micronutrient,
or biostimulant formulations of any pH.
It allows the user to apply this humate in direct tank
mix, fertigation, and drip irrigation or acid soil applications
unacceptable for conventional products.
DIEHARD™ Humate
SP Advantages
Over Conventional Humates:
Full
Water Solubility Over a Broad pH Range
Both acid & alkaline soluble - pH <0.5 to pH 14.0
Solutions will not precipitate in phosphoric acid
Versatile
Product Form
Available as a completely soluble powder.
High
Rio-available Humic Acid Assay
Proprietary extraction and modification process maximizes humate
content Made from the highest quality North American leonardite.
High % humate content provides superior performance on a pound
per pound basis. Low solution viscosity at high humic acid concentrations provides
for easy mixing and pumping
Superior
Re-dissolving Properties
High solubility prevents build up of insoluble sludge that
normally clog lines under
low flow
Rapidly re-dissolves and wets out without leaving insoluble clumps
Dissolved powder performs equivalently to liquid product
Excellent Salt
Tolerance
Superior
compatibility in all types of fertilizer and pesticide formulations
Does not precipitate out of solution like conventional humates
Effective component in a wide-range of NPK, nutrient or combination
fertilizer
formulations
High
Ion Exchange Capacity
Better stability under varying soil pH conditions.
Better at complexing metals. Makes micronutrients more readily available to plants
Complexes
Micronutrients
Solution complexes to form 10% Zn, 7% Mn, 5% Cu, 5% Fe, 5% Ca,
and 4% Mg nutrient solutions.
Highly
Effective Biological Properties:
The
solubility and high ion exchange capacity of DIEHARD™ Humate
SP results from the increased number of functional
sites available for complexation to metals and cations in
the soil. Three independent growth studies demonstrate these
superior qualities. The first study1, conducted
on corn, demonstrated DIEHARD™ SP’s effectiveness
as a humic acid product.
The second study2, conducted on tomatoes
in hydroponic media, surpassed expectations - Tomato transplants
remained vigorous while transplants in the control initially
wilted. After
4 days growth, DIEHARD™ Humate SP treated plants exhibited
greater than six times the root system growth than found in
the control. When
used at 2/3 the application rate of the competitive conventional
humate, DIEHARD™ Humate SP performance was equivalent
to the conventional humate.
The third study3, conducted on bent grass,
demonstrated that not only does DIEHARD™ Humate SP perform
as well as the competitive conventional humate, but it also
increased the health of the sod under stress conditions relative
to conventional humates.
Results demonstrating DIEHARD™ Humate SP's ability to maintain
sod health.
The following results are from a growth study
on mature Penncross creeping bent grass at the Virginia Tech
Turfgrass Research Center. The properties of bent grass sod
were measured in October after the stress period of summer
growth (July - September when heat and drought are highest).
Sod health was ascertained by the percent increase in the
measured property of the treated plot over that of an untreated
control plot.
Bentgrass Sod Properties (% Improvement in Sod
health parameters vs. no humate treatment)
|
Humate Treatment
|
DIEHARD™ Humate SP
|
Competitive Humate
|
|
Fertility Treatment*
|
Hi
|
Low
|
Hi
|
Low
|
|
Parameter Measured
|
% Increase
|
% Increase
|
|
Clipping Yield
|
0.00
|
42.00
|
0.00
|
30.00
|
|
Color Rating
|
7.00
|
26.00
|
5.00
|
12.00
|
|
Photosynthetic Activity1
|
1.00
|
1.00
|
-4.00
|
1.00
|
|
Chlorophyll Capacity2
|
-2.00
|
21.00
|
-4.00
|
9.00
|
|
Antioxidant Activity1,2
|
345.00
|
27.00
|
210.00
|
-18.00
|
*High
fertilizer treatment: 5OOg N, 163g P205,
260g K2O /1000 ft2/ month
Low fertilizer treatment: 200g N, 65g P205,
130g K 20 /1000 ft2/ month
References:
1. Study
conducted in 1996 by Agrobiology Research, Inc.
2. Study conducted ii' 1996 by North Carolina State University,
Department of Horticultural Science, by D. Sanders and P.
Nelson.
3. a) Bjorkman, 0., Demming, B., "Photon Yield of O2
Evolution and Chlorophyll Fluorescence Characteristics at
77K Among Vascular Plants of Diverse Origins.", Planta,
1987, 170, 489-504. |
b) G. Papageorgiou, "Chlorophyll Fluorescence:
An lntrinsic Probe of Photosyn- thesis." in Govindyee,
Bioenergetics of Photosynthesis, Academic Press, NY,
1975, 320-66.
Specifications
of DIEHARD™ Humate SP Soluble
DIEHARD™ Humate SP is potassium-sodium humate powder that acts a natural
soil and plant growth stimulant.
It is a dark brown to black powder with an 85-95% humic
acid content. DIEHARD™ Humate SP is 88-92% soluble in water.
It is easily assimilated by plants and some of its
main functions include improving plant immunity, improving
plant metabolism, improving plant root development, improving
the supply of plant nutritional elements and increasing the
formation of ferments.
DIEHARD™ Humate SP promotes the increased accumulation
of chlorophyll, sugar, amino acids and more and improves the
efficiency of nitrogen utilization, allowing for reduced fertilizer
rates. One of
the primary actions of DIEHARD™ Humate SP is to increase
the plant’s ability to withstand the stresses of heat,
drought, cold, disease, insect and other types of environmental
or cultural pressures.
DIEHARD™ Humate SP also increases general plant
productivity, in terms of yield, as well as plant stem strength.
Within the soil, DIEHARD™ Humate SP stimulates
soil microorganisms, promoting Humus formation.
Differences
from other Humate products:
-
The
optimal combination of Potassium and Sodium Humic Acid Salts,
which allows for the full and effective use of the properties
of our DIEHARD™ Humate SP in Plant nutrition.
-
The
presence of soluble Silicon (Si) compounds in DIEHARD™
Humate SP provides plants with the nutrition for stronger
stems, making them more resistant to natural stress situations
and insects.
Application rates: (Please
refer to the Horticultural Alliance, Inc. DIEHARD™ Humate SP information that is most relevant to what you are growing.
Horticultural Alliance, Inc. created this information
to empower each user with the knowledge needed to properly
utilize our new humate products for the improvement of plants
and soils. Although
it may require repeated readings, taking the time to study
the usage guide you need will provide you with the ability
to increase your crop’s health and performance and to
reduce your overall input costs.)
General
Specifications:
|
Content
of soluble
humic acids
|
85%
- 90%
|
|
Moisture
|
11%
- 15%
|
|
Insoluble
part (on dry basis)
|
9%
- 12 %
|
|
Solubility
in water
|
88%
- 92%
|
|
pH
in 0.01% solution
|
8.5
- 9.2
|
|
Organic
carbon (active carbon)
|
53%
|
|
Spectrum
Analysis Data:
|
|
Element
|
%
|
Element
|
ppm
|
|
Si
|
2.25
|
Ni
|
1
|
|
Al
|
1.25
|
Co
|
9
|
|
Mg
|
0.70
|
V
|
8
|
|
Ca
|
5.0
|
Cr
|
1.5
|
|
Fe
|
2.0
|
Mo
|
70
|
|
Na
|
4.0
|
Zr
|
8
|
|
K
|
5.0
|
Nb
|
4.5
|
|
Ti
|
0.35
|
Cu
|
4
|
|
P
|
0.05
|
Pb
|
2
|
|
B
|
0.05
|
Ag
|
2
|
|
Ba
|
0.02
|
Ga
|
9
|
|
Sr
|
0.03
|
Y
|
1
|
|
Mn
|
0.012
|
Zn
|
70
|
|
Other
elements including Cd, Hg, and Ar were not found
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Inhalation - If dusty conditions exist wear a dust
mask. Ingestion - Drink large amounts of water, induce vomiting,
and seek medical attention.
Store in a cool, dry place. Avoid high temperatures and direct
sunlight. Product shelf life is 5+ years.
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How to Make a Liquid Concentrate
From DIEHARD™ Humate SP
(PDF File)
One
of the most common uses of DIEHARD™ Humate SP is to mix
it with water to form a solution that can then be applied to
soil or plants through liquid systems.
Although it is relatively easy to mix, there are a few
important factors to consider when using the DIEHARD™ Humate
SP in this manner.
On average, the DIEHARD™ Humate
SP powder is 90% soluble in water, with the remainder
being insoluble mineral content that will go into suspension
when mixed with liquids.
Once any agitation is stopped, the insoluble part will
slowly begin to settle to the bottom of the mixing tank.
Although the insoluble portion is very fine and will
not clog nozzles, careful consideration should be given to
the specifics of each application before adding DIEHARD™
Humate SP directly into the final spray or irrigation tank. To avoid any possible issues with the sediment, it is recommended
that the DIEHARD™ Humate SP be mixed in a separate container
from the final spray or irrigation tank and allowed to settle
before it is placed into the spray or irrigation system.
The standard particle sizing of
DIEHARD™ Humate SP ranges between 50 and 150 microns,
with a small portion of ultra-fine particles that are smaller
than 50 microns. The
smaller the particles, the longer it takes for them to settle
out of suspension to the bottom of the tank.
Although a majority of the insoluble material will
settle within hours, the complete settlement process could
take up to 30 days, depending on the concentration of powder
being mixed into solution.
The higher the concentration that is mixed, the thicker
the solution will become, and the longer it will take for
the ultra-fine particles to settle to the bottom of the tank.
For simplicity, all of the rates
in the mixing chart at the bottom are based on the addition
of powder to full gallons of water.
For example, if you wanted to make 50 gallons of 6%
concentrate, you would fill the tank to 50 gallons and then
add 0.710 pounds of DIEHARD™ Humate SP per gallon (35.5
pounds total) into the tank. The addition of DIEHARD™ Humate SP will cause the total
volume in the tank to increase slightly beyond 50 gallons,
but the concentration will be correct.
If using a non-closed mixing system, be sure to leave
at least ¼ of the mixing tank’s full capacity for the
addition of the powder and the ability to mix it without splashing.
When mixing, any type of container
will work but some type of agitation must be used.
The better the agitation, the more rapid the powder
will mix into solution.
We suggest using room temperature water, as the
DIEHARD™ Humate SP will dissolve more slowly in very cold water.
Always add the desired amount of water to the tank
first and begin full agitation before adding any DIEHARD™
Humate SP.
If
you will be manually adding the powder into a mixing tank,
slowly add the DIEHARD™ Humate SP into the tank, ensuring it
is being pulled into solution as quickly as you are pouring
it into the tank. Do
not dump the powder into the tank all at once or clumps could
form that will require manually breaking them up to get them
to dissolve! If
the powder begins to settle on top, pause adding more powder
until the top of the tank is all liquid again.
Once all of the powder is added, continue agitation
until the solution appears uniform.
The exact time required will vary greatly based on
the type and strength of agitation as well as the concentration
being made. The
higher the concentration, the longer it will take to fully
dissolve the powder.
The
most effective
method for making a liquid from DIEHARD™ Humate SP is
to use a Venturi system in conjunction with a recirculating
transfer pump (pacer pump).
To do this, simply connect the transfer pump (usually
rated at 50 to 200 gallons per minute) to the outlet port
of any holding tank and connect the output hosing from the
pump to an inlet port on the same holding tank (usually near
the top). If
the holding tank does not have an inlet port, it is safer
to create one rather than to try and hold the out put hose
inside the top lid of the tank. Take a Venturi (available in most farm or irrigation supply
stores) and connect it to the suction side of the transfer
pump. A Venturi
has a port opening that creates a pressure differential and
as the liquid is pulled through the Venturi by the transfer
pump, the pressure differential will pull any material added
through the port and forcefully mix the material with the
liquid from the holding tank.
It may be necessary to add some sort of hopper or funnel
that connects into the Venturi port opening so that a large
enough volume of powder can be added at one time. We recommend a one cubic foot size hopper, which will hold
approximately one 55-pound box of DIEHARD™ Humate SP
at a time. One
the pump begins to circulate the liquid in the holding tank,
the pressure will begin to suck the powder into solution and
within minutes a complete 55-pound box of DIEHARD™ Humate SP can be fully incorporated into solution.
When mixing the DIEHARD™ Humate
SP with any method, it is important to minimize the
introduction of air into the system, or excessive foaming
could occur. If
using a form of paddle agitation, make sure the paddle(s)
are turning as low in the tank as possible and that the water
level is well above the top of the paddle blades.
If using pump agitation, remove any inline filters
and be sure that both the suction and return lines are fully
submerged at all times or foaming may occur.
It is best to have the suction line located on the
bottom of the tank or as low on the side of the tank as possible.
Use an appropriate pump for the size tank you are using.
Generally, a pump that will circulate the entire tank every
2-5 minutes will work well.
Do not attempt to use an air pump to bubble circulate
the tank or excessive foaming will occur!
Once the solution is mixed, stop the agitation and allow
the product to settle (if desired). If you do not intend to
allow the insoluble part to settle, we recommend that you
completely use all of the finished solution you intend to
spray or irrigate with so that there is nothing left in the
final spray or irrigation tank to settle out. If the liquid mixing tank is left to settle, allow sufficient
time for the insoluble portion to fall to the bottom of the
tank (at least overnight).
Then pump the liquid out from the top of the mixing
tank to prevent sucking the sediment up from the bottom of
the mixing tank. Once
the liquid is removed down to the sediment level, clean and
wash the mixing tank before making a new batch of liquid.
The sediment material is excellent for mixing with
composts or potting mixes and should not be considered waste!
|
Desired humic
acid concentration
|
Amount of
DIEHARD™ Humate SP to add to each full gallon of water
|
Approximate
time required for COMPLETE settlement
|
|
0.005%
|
0.25 grams
|
Almost no sediment by volume.
Can often be mixed directly in spray or irrigation
tank.
|
|
0.01%
|
0.50 grams
|
|
0.1%
|
5.00 grams
|
|
1%
|
0.112 pounds
|
Allow to settle overnight.
For completely clean solution allow to settle
for 1 to 2 days.
|
|
2%
|
0.226 pounds
|
|
3%
|
0.343 pounds
|
|
4%
|
0.462 pounds
|
Allow to settle overnight.
For completely clean solution allow to settle
for 3-7 days.
|
|
5%
|
0.585 pounds
|
|
6%
|
0.710 pounds
|
|
7%
|
0.839 pounds
|
Allow to settle for 2 days.
For completely clean solution, allow to settle
for 2 weeks.
|
|
8%
|
0.971 pounds
|
|
9%
|
1.107 pounds
|
|
10%
|
1.246 pounds
|
Allow to settle for 3 to 7 days.
For completely clean solution, allow to settle
for 30 days.
|
|
11%
|
1.388 pounds
|
|
12%
|
1.535 pounds
|
DIEHARD™ Humate SP
(Acid Soluble
Potassium Humate)
Description:
DIEHARD™ Humate SP is a modified potassium humate
derived from leonardite.
Made by a patented process the product has superior solubility
in low pH systems.
Typical
Analysis:
9.0
pH
16%
Soluble potash (K2O)
8%
Sulfur
35%
Carbon
33%
Oxygen
3%
Hydrogen
70%
Organic acids (BaCL2 Method)
-
50% derived from Humic acids
-
20% derived from Fulvic acids
Physical
Properties:
Powder
% Solubility in water
98 min.
% Moisture
10 max.
Color:
Black
Liquid
Density: 9.3 lbs/gallon
|
Use
of Product
|
|
Crop |
Soil rates per acre per treatment* |
Suggestions and Methods |
|
Corn and Sorghum |
1.5 to 3 pounds |
Apply soil treatment before emergence and again as
late as machinery passage allows |
|
Rice –
Dry land |
1.5 to 3 pounds |
Apply soil treatment before emergence and again
between joining and early heading |
|
Rice – Lowland |
1.5 to 3 pounds |
Apply first treatment 7 days before flooding and
make foliar treatment at the boot stage |
|
Winter Grains |
1.5 to 3 pounds |
Apply soil treatment before emergence and again at
spring green-up |
|
Spring Grains |
1.5 to 3 pounds |
Apply soil treatment before emergence and again at
the onset of flowering |
|
Beans, field beans, soybeans, peas, and peanuts |
1.5 to 3 pounds |
Apply soil treatment before emergence and again at
the onset of flowering |
|
Cotton |
1.5 to 3 pounds |
Apply soil treatment before emergence and again at
the onset of flowering |
|
Hay and Forages |
1.5 to 3 pounds |
Apply soil treatment in spring at the beginning of
growth and again after each cutting |
|
Pastures |
1.5 to 3 pounds |
Apply soil treatment in the spring at the beginning
of growth, again at midseason and a 3rd
treatment before dormancy |
|
Tropical Grasses |
1.5 to 3 pounds |
Apply soil treatment every 3 months |
|
Potatoes |
1.5 to 3 pounds |
Apply soil treatment before emergence and again at
the hook stage |
|
Sugar Cane |
1.5 to 3 pounds |
Apply soil treatment before emergence and again at 3
months and 6 months after planting |
|
Root Crops (beets, radishes, carrots, etc) |
1.5 to 3 pounds |
Apply soil treatment at or within 15 days of
planting |
|
Vegetables (tomatoes, okra, eggplant, cucumbers,
cauliflower, broccoli, peppers, etc). |
1.5 to 3 pounds |
Apply soil treatment at planting or before emergence
and then every 6 weeks during active production |
|
Leaf Crops (lettuce, parsley, dill, herbs) |
1.5 to 2.5 pounds |
Apply before emergence and again 6 weeks after
emergence |
|
Citrus |
3 pounds |
Apply soil treatment every month during the
active/productive season |
|
Fruits (apples, peaches, pears, apricots, plums,
cherries, walnuts, pecans, etc.) |
3 pounds |
Apply soil treatment 1-2 weeks prior to leaf
emergence and again at the beginning of fruiting |
|
Topical Fruits (mangos, papayas, guavas, bananas,
pineapples, pistachios, brazil nuts, etc) |
3 pounds |
Apply soil treatment every month during the
active/productive season |
|
Vineyards (Grapes) |
1.5 to 3 pounds |
Apply soil treatment at leaf emergence and again
when fruit is half mature |
|
Berries (strawberries, raspberries, blackberries,
blueberries, etc.) |
1.5 to 3 pounds |
Apply soil treatment at the beginning of growth and
again when fruit is half mature |
|
Melons (watermelons, cantaloupes, etc.) |
1.5 to 3 pounds |
Apply soil treatment at planting or before
emergence, and again at the onset of flowering |
|
Landscape Ornamentals |
1 oz per 1000 square
feet of beds |
Apply soil treatment in spring at green-up or at
transplanting and again prior to dormancy.
Year-round climates should make soil applications
every 3 months. |
|
Flowers |
1 ounce per 55 gallons
of irrigation water |
Apply weekly in irrigation water |
|
Greenhouse plants |
1 ounce per 55 gallons
of irrigation water |
Apply weekly in irrigation water |
|
Potting Mixes |
3 ounces per cubic
yard of mix |
When moistening the dry potting mix, add enough
DIEHARD™ HUMATE SP into the
water/fertilizer/fungicide solution to deliver 3
ounces of DIEHARD™ HUMATE SP per cubic yard of
potting mix. |
|
Hydroseeding |
3 to 8 pounds |
Once the water is
added to the hydroseeding tank, add enough DIEHARD™
HUMATE SP to deliver 3 pounds of DIEHARD™ HUMATE SP
per acre. Allow to mix for at least 5 minutes
before spraying. In very harsh environments, add up
to 8 pounds of DIEHARD™ HUMATE SP per acre in the
hydroseeding solution. |
|
Turf and Golf Course |
1.5 to 3 pounds |
Apply soil treatment at spring green up and with (or
at the time of) each normal fertilizer application.
Tees and greens may be treated more frequently with
half-rate applications. |
Irrigation Applications
|
When making soil
treatments through irrigation equipment, the total
amount of DIEHARD™ HUMATE SP to be used should be
thoroughly pre-mixed in a separate container before
adding it to the final irrigation tank or system.
DIEHARD™ HUMATE SP has a particle size ranging from
50-80 microns and will not block irrigation openings
if it is properly pre-mixed with water. It is
important to keep the final concentration of DIEHARD™
HUMATE SP to water being emitted to the soil within
the parameters listed below. It may be necessary to
adjust the irrigation system to deliver more or less
water per acre per cycle to deliver the desired amount
of DIEHARD™ HUMATE SP listed for the crop you are
treating. |
|
Maximum Concentration |
Optimal Concentration |
Minimum Concentration |
|
1 ounce DIEHARD™ HUMATE
SP per 5.5 gallons of water |
1 ounce DIEHARD™ HUMATE
SP per 55 gallons of water |
1 ounce DIEHARD™ HUMATE
SP per 110 gallons of water |
Foliar Applications
|
All crops will benefit
from foliar applications of humic acids when it fits
into the crop management practice. Foliar
applications should be made in addition to the
soil treatments. Foliar applications should be made
at the rate of 3 to 6 ounces of DIEHARD™ HUMATE SP per
acre per treatment. Foliar treatments with DIEHARD™
HUMATE SP are strongly recommended during four
growth stages of the crop: immediately before the
appearance of buds, before blossoming, after the
flowers have fallen, and during ripening. When soil
treatments are not possible, foliar treatments may be
made every 14 days using 3 ounces of DIEHARD™ HUMATE
SP per acre. It is important to always use DIEHARD™
HUMATE SP within the concentration parameters listed
below. |
|
Maximum Concentration |
Optimal Concentration |
Minimum Concentration |
|
1 ounce DIEHARD™ HUMATE
SP per 5.5 gallons of water |
1 ounce DIEHARD™ HUMATE
SP per 55 gallons of water |
1 ounce DIEHARD™ HUMATE
SP per 110 gallons of water |
Additional
Usage Notes
-
When applied
together with fertilizers or pesticides, the use of humate
increases the efficacy of the companion materials. In
most cases, systemic pesticide rates can be reduced by 25%
or more when the humate is added to the application. The
total annual need for nitrogen can be reduced by 30% or
more when the full program of soil treatments using humate
are applied to the crop. In all cases, we suggest using
personal experience and experimentation to determine the
rates of companion products that will provide acceptable
performance.
-
All humate
powders contain a small portion of mineral content that is
not soluble in water. If humate powders are added
directly to a final spray or irrigation tank (not
pre-mixed and settled in a separate container), the
insoluble portion will settle to the bottom of the tank
once any agitation is stopped. When high concentrations
of humate powders are added to the final spray or
irrigation tank and the liquid is not fully run-out
(applied), the insoluble material that settles to the
bottom may necessitate more frequent tank and filter
cleaning.
-
Humates have
proven compatible with virtually all companion products
except those with a very low pH. In laboratory
experiments, no problems have been found other than when
companion materials have a pH less than 3.0. However, if
there is any doubt about compatibility, a jar test is
strongly recommended. To be safe, a jar test is
recommended with any material that has a pH less than 4.0.
Helpful
Conversions:
When it is
not possible to accurately weigh the DIEHARD™ HUMATE SP
powder, the following table will provide close
approximations for measuring the amount needed:
|
Humate By Weight |
Humate By Measure |
|
0.5 ounces |
1 tablespoon |
|
1.0 ounces |
2 tablespoons |
|
8 ounces |
1 cup |
|
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