Fulvic acids (FA) = Plant health
According to Dr. Robert E. Pettit, “The size of fulvic acids (FA) are smaller than humic acids (HA) and they have an oxygen content twice that of humic acids (HA). Because of their smaller size of molecules FA’s can readily enter plant roots, stems, and leaves. As they enter these plant parts they carry trace minerals from plant surfaces into plant tissues. Fulvic acids (FAs) are key ingredients of high quality foliar fertilizers.”1 The secret power of FA is shown below in a test on cut flowers. In the test, half of the flowers were put in plain water, while the other half was put in fulvic acid. Pictures were taken each day and after 2 weeks the results were amazing. Imagine how using FA on your crop will increase plant health!
Benefits of Fulvic Acid
- Assistance in seed germination and growth
- Improved development of roots and shoots
- Resistance of plants to fungal attack
- Metal Complexing and nutritional physiology
- Enhanced uptake of nutrients
- Stimulation of plant metabolism
- Chelation and effects on the plant growth cycle
- Positive effect on plant RNA and DNA
- Catalysts in plant respiration
- Increased activity of multiple enzymes
- Enhanced permeability of cell membranes
- Enhanced cell division and cell elongation
- Aid to chlorophyll synthesis
- Increased drought tolerance
- Increased growth and yield of crops
- Assist denitrification by microbes
- pH buffering capacity
- Participation in synthesis of new minerals
- Chemical weathering of inorganic substances
- Aid in the creation of fertile new soil
- Ability to scavenge heavy metals
- Detoxification of various pollutants
BEWARE: Not all FA’s are the same
In regards to sources of fulvic acid Dr. Robert E. Pettit states, “The quality and value of any one mined humate or fulvic acid product depends on many different factors. A good humic material can be destroyed by improper mining or processing. Thus not all commercially marketed fulvic acids are equal in quality. It is very difficult for individuals purchasing a fulvic based fertilizer to tell the difference between a high quality fulvic substance and a watered down product, without laboratory tests.”2
Dr. Pettit says it best, “The real test of any fulvic product is in the field.”2
Ha-Fa has what your PLANT has been missing!
- Organic Matter, Humus, Humate, Humic Acid, Fulvic Acid and Humin: Their Importance in Soil Fertility and Plant Health pg.4 - Dr. Robert E. Pettit – Emeritus Associate Professor Texas A&M University
- Organic Matter, Humus, Humate, Humic Acid, Fulvic Acid and Humin: Their Importance in Soil Fertility and Plant Health pg.15 - Dr. Robert E. Pettit – Emeritus Associate Professor Texas A&M University