Soil Amendments

Naturally Improve Soil

SoilBiotics Soil Amendments include products that utilize naturally occurring humic matter or humates, which were formed through the chemical and biological humification of plant and animal matter over millions of years. Humates are recognized by many in the sustainable agriculture movement as one of the most productive inputs available to growers. They have the ability to chemically bond with nutrients in the soil for increased absorption by the plant. In addition, they increase the permeability of plant cells which has been shown to both increase nutrient uptake and decrease stress on plants throughout the growing season. The overall effect is substantially increased yields. In addition, there are SoilBiotics Soil Amendments that are formulated from unique combinations of beneficial microbes to provide biological improvements in the soil.

Soil Boost

Conventional and Organic Use

SoilBiotics Soil Boost is an organic dry, granular Humic product that is used to help improve both the physical and biological makeup of soil. It is broadcast applied either pre-plant or post-harvest as a part of a comprehensive soil improvement and maintenance program. This product may be blended with most quality dry fertilizers, and may be used in conventional and organic programs. A physical compatibility test is recommended.

Features:

Helps the soil loosen and crumble, increasing aeration of soil as well as soil workability
Prevents soil cracking, and reduces surface water runoff and soil erosion
Increases water holding capacity of soil and helps resist drought
Increases both organic and mineral substances essential to plant growth
Allows the soil to retain water soluble inorganic fertilizers in the root zones and reduces leaching
Has the ability to increase organic matter and CEC in the soil
Increases buffering properties of the soil and can be applied to most soils

Benefits:

Improves the biological structure of the soil by helping to neutralize both acid and alkaline soils which regulate the pH value of the soil
Improves and optimizes the uptake of nitrogen and other nutrients and water by plants
Promotes the conversion of nutrient elements (N, P, K, and trace elements) into forms available to plants
May enhance micronutrient uptake because of the chelating effect

See Product Label for application instructions and rates, plus any Cautions or Restrictions.

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View the Safety Data Sheet (pdf)

View the OMRI Certificate (pdf)

View the CDFA Certificate (pdf)

Trials & Results

2016

IRF Trial 1 Low Water

IRF Trial 2 High Water

Potatoes in Minnesota

2015

IRF Trial 1

IRF Trial 2

2014

IRF Trial

Reese Michigan local experiment

Growth Boost

Conventional Use

Growth Boost is a liquid Humic Acid product that has multiple application options. Humic Acid content is derived from Leonardite. Growth Boost is non-toxic, safe to handle, and contains no microbes or bacteria.

When is Growth Boost applied?

Growth Boost can be applied with most conventional liquid inputs. This product may be applied in furrow, 2x2, foliar or broadcast sprayed depending on timing. A physical compatibility test is recommended.

Features:

Enhances the overall ability of the soil to retain moisture
Soil retains water soluble inorganic fertilizers in the root zones and leaching is reduced
Has the ability to increase organic matter and CEC in the soil
Can be applied to most soils and crops

Benefits:

Improves the biological structure of the soil by helping to neutralize both acid and alkaline soils which regulate the pH value of the soil
Improves and optimizes the uptake of nutrients, micronutrients and water by plants, thereby increasing plant efficiency and increasing yields
Promotes the conversion of nutrient elements (N, P, K, and trace elements) into forms available to plants

See Product Label for application instructions and rates, plus any Cautions or Restrictions.

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This product should be used within the growing season
in which it was purchased.

View the Product Label (pdf)

View the Safety Data Sheet (pdf)

Trials & Reports

2017

U of I N Trial 2017 - 01: Yield - Grain Quality

U of I N Trial 2017 - 02: Biomass – Grain - Stover

U of I N Trial 2017 - 03: Nutrient Use Efficiency

U of I N Trial 2017 - 04: Leaf Greenness – Soil N Concentration

2016

IRF New North Low Water

IRF New South High water

IRF Trial 1 Low Water

IRF Trial 2 High Water

Security Seed - Corn Research Trial

Tomatoes in California

Potatoes in Minnesota

Container Tomatoes in Illinois

2015

IRF Trials North

IRF Trials South

Security Seed Morganfield

Security Seed Hopkinsville

IRF Trial 2

IRF Trial 1

2014

Nitrogen Stabilizing Trials UAN

Nitrogen Stabilizing Trials NH3

IRF New North South

IRF Trial

Organic Growth Boost

Organic Use

Organic Growth Boost is a liquid Humic Acid product that has multiple application options. Humic Acid content is derived from Leonardite. Organic Growth Boost is non-toxic, safe to handle, and contains no microbes or bacteria.

When is Organic Growth Boost applied?

Organic Growth Boost can be applied as a standalone product or with most organic liquid inputs. This product may be applied in furrow, 2x2, foliar or broadcast sprayed depending on timing. A physical compatibility test is recommended.

Benefits:

Improves the biological structure of the soil by helping to neutralize both acid and alkaline soils which regulate the pH value of the soil
Improves and optimizes the uptake of nutrients, micronutrients and water by plants, thereby increasing plant efficiency and increasing yields
Promotes the conversion of nutrient elements (N, P, K, and trace elements) into forms available to plants

See Product Label for application instructions and rates, plus any Cautions or Restrictions.

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This product should be used within the growing season
in which it was purchased.

View the Safety Data Sheet (pdf)

View the OMRI Certificate (pdf)

View the CDFA Certificate (pdf)

Trials & Results

2016

Celery in California

2014

Crop Tech

Reese Michigan local experiment

PH K

Conventional and Organic Use

SoilBiotics PH K is a dry granular product containing a proprietary carrier blended with humates, providing a quicker release of these organic acids. It is used in both pre-plant and post-emergence applications. PH K helps the soil loosen and crumble, increases aeration and workability of soil, and may enhance micronutrient uptake because of the chelating effect improving and replenishing depleted soils. This product may be blended with most quality dry fertilizers, and may be used in conventional and organic programs. A physical compatibility test is recommended.This product may be broadcast applied, in-furrow, or banded depending on timing.

Features:

Comes in three (3) different SGN sizes: 100, 150 and 200
Self-incorporates into soils with irrigation or rainfall

Benefits:

Enhances the uptake of nitrogen by plants, and promotes the conversion of nutrient elements (N, P, K, and trace elements) into forms available to plants
Increases utilization of both organic and mineral substances essential to plant growth
Increases water holding capacity of soil, reduces leaching, and allows the soil to retain water soluble inorganic fertilizers in the root zones
Improves the biological structure of the soil by helping to neutralize both acid and alkaline soils which regulate the pH value of the soil

See SoilBiotics Representative or Distributor for Planter Settings when using PH K 100.

See Product Label for application instructions and rates, plus any Cautions or Restrictions.

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This product should be used within the growing season
in which it was purchased.

View the OMRI Certificate (pdf)

SB4400

Conventional and Organic Use

SB4400 is a liquid containing a combination of living, beneficial microorganisms. SB4400 is not genetically modified, nor is it a fertilizer, fungicide, or pesticide. It is non-toxic, non-corrosive, and is safe to use around plants and animals. SB4400 is normally applied in combination with other SoilBiotics products, fertilizers and herbicides. A physical compatibility test is recommended. This product may be used in conventional and organic programs, and may be applied via broadcast spray, in-furrow, or foliar-applied depending on timing.

Features:

Allows plants to take in nitrogen from the atmosphere
Protects roots
Promotes soil mineralization
Enhances natural growth-promoting functions in the plant
Has the ability to increase organic matter and CEC in the soil
It is 100% naturally occurring and non-pathogenic

Benefits:

Helps prevent disease
Aids in nutrient uptake in the upper portion of the rhizosphere
Solubilizes phosphate in the soil, making phosphate available for uptake by the plant
Mitigates salt in the soil
Frees nutrients tied up in the soil, and will hold nitrogen in the soil

See Product Label for application instructions and rates, plus any Cautions or Restrictions.