Mixture of Seaweed extract and Humic acid (Granule)
A mixed-formulation biostimulant in granule form, notified under FCO Schedule VI. Key notified measures: Alginic acid ≥ 0.007 % w/w; Humic acid ≥ 0.40 % w/w. Notified for apple, chilli and potato.
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Composition
As notified in the Gazette, ingredient by ingredient.
| Ingredient | Content | Limit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| i | Seaweed (Ascophyllum nodosum) fermented extract per cent. by weight, minimum | 2.0% w/w | Minimum |
| ii | Humic acid (as Potassium humate) (Source: Leonardite) per cent. by weight, minimum | 0.4% w/w | Minimum |
| iii | Bentonite, per cent. by weight, maximum | 97.6% w/w | Maximum |
| iv | 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 | 0.007% w/w | Method 7: Detection and quantification of alginic acid |
| ii | Humic acid per cent. by weight, minimum | 0.40% w/w | Estimation of humic acid and fulvic acid |
| iii | pH (10% aqueous solution) | 6.5- 9.0pH | Method 1: Estimation of pH |
| iv | Bulk density (gram/cc) | 0.8- 1.1Density | Method 3: Estimation of bulk density |
| v | Total organic carbon per cent. by weight, minimum | 1.0% w/w | Method 4: Estimation of organic matter and organic carbon |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple | Two soil applications at 750g/tree | No automated per-acre conversion because the notified wording contains multiple or non-standard rates; verify manually. | — |
| Chilli | Two soil applications at 20 kg/ha | 8.09 kg | 16.2 kg |
| Potato | One soil application at 20 kg/ha | 8.09 kg | 8.09 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.