Humic Acid, Color : Dark Brown

**Humic acid** is a complex mixture of naturally occurring organic acids that are found in soil, peat, coal, and many upland streams, lakes, and ocean water. It is one of the main components of **humic substances**, which are the major organic constituents of soil humus.

### Key Characteristics:

- **Origin**: Derived from the decomposition of plant and animal matter.

- **Color**: Dark brown to black.

- **Solubility**: Soluble in alkaline solutions, but not in acidic ones.

- **Chemical Composition**: Contains carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur in various combinations.

### Benefits:

- **Soil Conditioner**: Improves soil structure, water retention, and nutrient uptake.

- **Plant Growth**: Enhances seed germination, root development, and overall plant vigor.

- **Chelating Agent**: Binds with minerals and nutrients, making them more available to plants.

- **Microbial Activity**: Stimulates beneficial microbial life in the soil.

### Common Uses:

- Agriculture and horticulture as a soil amendment or fertilizer enhancer.

- Environmental remediation to bind heavy metals and pollutants.