Mixture of Humic acid and Seaweed extract (Gel)
A mixed-formulation biostimulant in gel form, notified under FCO Schedule VI. Key notified measures: Alginic acid ≥ 0.50 % w/w; Humic acid ≥ 4.0 % w/w. Notified for potato.
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Composition
As notified in the Gazette, ingredient by ingredient.
| Ingredient | Content | Limit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| i | Humic acid (Source: Leonardite) per cent. by weight, minimum | 4.0% w/w | Minimum |
| ii | Seaweed (Ascophyllum nodosum) extract per cent. by weight, minimum | 2.0% w/w | Minimum |
| iii | Xanthum gum per cent. by weight, maximum | 2.0% w/w | Maximum |
| iv | Glycerine per cent. by weight, maximum | 5.0% w/w | Maximum |
| v | Potassium sorbate per cent. by weight, maximum | 0.20% w/w | Maximum |
| vi | Citric acid per cent. by weight, maximum | 0.50% w/w | Maximum |
| vii | Potassium as K2O per cent. by weight, maximum | 2.0% w/w | Maximum |
| viii | Water per cent. by weight, maximum | QS% w/w | Maximum |
| ix | Total (per cent.) | 100 | Exact / specified |
Specifications (label claims)
The parameters a sample must meet, with the Part D method used to test each one.
| Parameter | Notified value | Test method | |
|---|---|---|---|
| i | Alginic acid per cent. by weight, minimum | 0.50% w/w | Method 7: Detection and quantification of alginic acid |
| ii | Humic acid per cent. by weight, minimum | 4.0% w/w | Estimation of humic acid and fulvic acid |
| iii | pH (5% aqueous solution) | 5.0- 6.0pH | Method 1: Estimation of pH |
| iv | Specific gravity | 1.046 ± 0.05Specific gravity | Method 2: Estimation of specific gravity |
| v | Total organic carbon per cent. by weight, minimum | 7.50% w/w | Method 4: Estimation of organic matter and organic carbon |
| vi | Solubility per cent. by weight, minimum | 90% w/w | Method 5: Estimation of water solubility |
| vii | Total dissolved solids per cent. by weight, minimum | 4.12% w/w | Estimation of TDS/TSS |
Crops and doses
The Gazette wording is what counts; per-acre figures use 1 hectare = 2.47105 acres.
| Crop | Gazette dose | Per acre, each application | Per acre, season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potato | One soil application at 3 kg/ha | 1.21 kg | 1.21 kg |
Notification history
- 16 Feb 2026S.O. 876(E): entry inserted
Official notifications: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, biostimulant circulars.
Before you buy or stock it
- Check that the product name, composition and crop on the pack match this page.
- Use only the notified dose for your crop; the calculator converts it to your area.
- Ask the seller for the batch number and expiry date, and keep the bill.
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Consolidated by NanoKheti from the Gazette of India notifications under Schedule VI of the Fertiliser (Inorganic, Organic or Mixed) (Control) Order, 1985, for reference. The Gazette text is authoritative; this page is not legal advice. Check the notification before labelling, licensing or buying. Covers notifications up to S.O. 1574(E) (25 Mar 2026); checked for later Schedule VI changes on 19 October 2026. Questions? Ask our agri expert on WhatsApp.