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Menafee Humates

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  1. #1 Tree dogg, Sep 12, 2012
    Does anyone have any info on this amendment?

    Here is what I found

    "Menefee Humates
    Hundreds of millions
    of years ago the lush
    rainforests and tropical
    swamplands of
    Precambrian New
    Mexico produced
    plant matter that, through
    millions of years of composting
    and burial under layers of water
    and sand, metamorphosed into the coal-like material of the Menefee formation. Tectonic and volcanic activity brought it back to the surface and exposed the layer for mining. Humates contain 65% humic acid in a carbon matrix to chelate minerals and nutrients making them more easily available to soil microorganisms and plants. Extensive tests at agricultural stations have shown marked crop improvement when Menefee Humates were applied. Use 6-10#/1000 sq ft or 250-400#/acre/year in several applications and mix into the soil surface for best results."

    From fedco catalog

    But there is no info about usage rates.

    Thanks

    ~ tree
     
  2. #2 Sam Mcgee, Sep 12, 2012
    MENEFEE HUMATE®
    Menefee Humate® contains Humic Acid which
    may increase the uptake of micronutrients.
    RECOMMENDED APPLICATION RATES
    TURF, HOME, LAWN & GARDEN USE:
    1 POUND PER HUNDRED SQUARE FEET
    50 POUNDS WILL TREAT APPROXIMATELY
    5,000 SQUARE FEET
    AGRICULTURE APPLICATIONS:
    100 TO 250 POUNDS PER ACRE
     
  3. #3 InTheGarden, Sep 12, 2012
    I'm not familiar with that humate product. How expensive is it? Bioag makes great, real-deal humate products. If the menafee is more expensive, I'd go with bioag. HTH
     
  4. #4 Tree dogg, Sep 13, 2012
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 13, 2012
    I also found this info if anyone is interested.


    Earthgreen Menefee Humate All Natural Organic Soil Conditioner®
    A Natural Mineral, Carbon, and Humic Acid Based Soil Conditioner



    Product Description:

    Guaranteed Product Analysis:

    A natural trace mineral, carbon, and humic acid based granular soil conditioner that acts as an organic chelator and microbial stimulator. It has a unique carbon matrix incorporating a high concentration of trace minerals and organic acids, specifically humic acid, which improves the plant’s ability to take in vital nutrients. For plant growth and development.



    Listed by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) for use in production of organic food and fiber.

    Humic Acids ……………………… 50.00%
    Nitrogen (N) ……………………… 1.00%Potassium (K2O) ………………….. <0.10
    Phosphate (P2O5) …………………. <0.10%Calcium (Ca) ……………………… 1.04%
    Sulfur (S) ………………………….. 0.18%Magnesium (Mg) ………………….. 0.14%
    Iron (Fe) …………………………… 0.30%Manganese (Mn) …………………… 0.0004%Copper (Cu) ……………………….. 0.0002%
    PH …………………………………. 3.4%


    From. http://www.rockymtnbioproducts.com/humate.htm
     
  5. #5 jerry111165, Sep 13, 2012
    OMRI needs &hellip....
    Lol
     
  6. #6 Sam Mcgee, Sep 13, 2012
    What the hellip is that anyway?
     
  7. #7 jerry111165, Sep 13, 2012
    &hellip if I know...
     
  8. #8 Tree dogg, Sep 16, 2012
    I got this info as a response to an inquiry about menafee humates from a supplier.

    "The application rate is 1/2 cup (1/4 lb) of humate per cubic foot."

    I hope this helps someone else too.

    ~ tree
     
  9. #9 DoodleBug, Sep 16, 2012
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 17, 2012
    This is a product brochure for recomended rates and anaysis.

    Earthgreen Menefee Humate All Natural Organic Soil Conditioner

    One product review abstract of the Menefee Humate <site> indicates a pH of 6.2 for this product. Something to consider with container gardening and within the context of buffering capability in a constricted space. Perhaps one-half to one-qtr the recommended usage rate.

    Abstract.htm EFFECT OF A NEW WATER-DISPERSIBLE HUMIC ACID PRODUCT ON AGRICULTURAL AND ORNAMENTAL CROPS
     
  10. #10 Tree dogg, Sep 17, 2012
    Thanks for the input.
     
  11. #11 DoodleBug, Sep 17, 2012
    My apologies. I supplied a broken link. It should be corrected now.
     

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