Technical Analysis
Composition data. Not marketing claims.
A premium natural organic humate with independent analysis and zero chemical processing. Humic substance spectrum, formation characteristics, product specifications, and what the numbers mean for root-zone performance.
The spectrum
Humic substances are not one thing.
They are a family of organic compounds with different molecular weights, solubility profiles, and functional roles. Knowing where a product sits on this spectrum matters more than the name on the bag.
Leonardite
Raw mined material. Oxidised lignite or peat deposits formed over geological timescales. Most commercial humate products start here and require chemical extraction to isolate active compounds.
Humate Products
Processed or raw materials containing humic substances. Quality varies widely by source material, extraction method, and concentration of active compounds. Not all humates deliver the same root-zone performance.
Humic Acid
Higher molecular weight fraction. Stays in the soil matrix. Designed to help increase cation exchange capacity (CEC), supports soil structure, and acts as a longer-term nutrient reservoir. Insoluble below pH 2.
Fulvic Acid
Lowest molecular weight in the humic spectrum. Soluble across the full pH range. Chelates minerals to support bioavailability and nutrient transport through cell membranes in the root zone.
The Black Stuff contains both humic and fulvic acid fractions alongside organic matter. In practice, this means the material is designed to help support both soil conditioning and plant-available nutrient retention.
Composition
What is in the material.
Key characteristics from the Lynch's Crater volcanic peat source. No chemical extraction. No potassium hydroxide processing.
Source
Lynch's Crater volcanic peat, North Queensland
Formation
~230,000 years under anaerobic lake conditions
Extraction
No chemical processing (no KOH)
Active Components
Humic acid, fulvic acid, organic matter
Moisture Holding
Supports up to 20x its weight in water
Persistence
Evidence suggests activity up to 5 years post-application
Product forms
Formats and pricing.
Two formats. Granular solid form only. Prices include GST and are ex-factory.
Bulk
Broadacre, commercial, and large-scale programs
$770 / m³
- --Granular spreading
- --Banding at planting
- --Blending with existing fertiliser
1m³ Palleted Bags
Smaller operations and trial programs
$990 / bag
- --Hand application and soil preparation
- --Trial plots and field evaluation
- --Top-dressing and mulch-zone application
Note: TBS has a low pH and depending on soils may need some lime balancing. Surface applications can dry out and blow away or be washed away — soil incorporation is recommended where possible.
Documentation
Technical documents. Available on request.
We share detailed composition data, laboratory analysis, and application guidance with agronomists, distributors, and growers evaluating the product for their programs. Ask and we will send it.
Product Technical Sheet
Composition, application rates, compatibility guidance, and what the data means in practice.
Full Laboratory Analysis
Humic acid, fulvic acid, organic matter, and trace element composition from independent analysis.
Application Guidelines
Crop-specific rates, application methods, and guidance on integrating with existing fertiliser programs.
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Request the technical documentation.
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