Mixture of Seaweed extract, Protein Hydrolysate and Humic acid (Granule)
A mixed-formulation biostimulant in granule form, notified under FCO Schedule VI. Key notified measures: Alginic acid ≥ 0.02 % w/w; Fucoidan ≥ 0.02 % w/w. Notified for onion, paddy (rice), potato and cotton.
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The tables below show the amended wording.
Composition
As notified in the Gazette, ingredient by ingredient.
| Ingredient | Content | Limit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| i | Seaweed extract (Ascophyllum nodosum) per cent. by weight, maximum | 0.5% w/w | Maximum |
| ii | Protein hydrolysate derived from defatted soy flour by enzymatic (papain) hydrolysis per cent. by weight, minimum | 0.5% w/w | Minimum |
| iii | Humic acid (source: Leonardite) per cent. by weight, minimum | 0.02% w/w | Minimum |
| iv | Polysorbate 80 per cent. by weight, minimum | 0.05% w/w | Minimum |
| v | Bentonite granules per cent. by weight | QS% w/w | Exact / specified |
| vi | 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 | 0.02% w/w | Method 7: Detection and quantification of alginic acid |
| ii | Fucoidan per cent. by weight, minimum | 0.02% w/w | Method 9: Detection and quantification of fucoidan |
| iii | Free amino acids per cent. by weight, minimum | 0.5% w/w | Free/specific amino acid analysis |
| iv | Total amino acids per cent. by weight, minimum | 0.6% w/w | Estimation of total amino acids |
| v | pH (10% aqueous solution) | 6.0- 7.5pH | Method 1: Estimation of pH |
| vi | Total dissolved solids per cent. by weight, minimum | 1% w/w | Estimation of TDS/TSS |
| vii | Bulk density (g/ml) | 0.80-1.2Density | Method 3: Estimation of bulk density |
| viii | Total organic carbon per cent. by weight, minimum | 1% w/w | Method 4: Estimation of organic matter and organic carbon |
| ix | Solubility per cent. by weight, minimum | 5% w/w | Method 5: Estimation of water solubility |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onion | Two soil applications at 10 kg/ha | 4.05 kg | 8.09 kg |
| Paddy (rice) | Two soil applications at 10 kg/ha | 4.05 kg | 8.09 kg |
| Potato | Two soil applications at 10 kg/ha | 4.05 kg | 8.09 kg |
| Cotton | Two soil applications at 15kg/ha | 6.07 kg | 12.1 kg |
Notification history
- 13 Aug 2025S.O. 3741(E): entry inserted
- Later amendmentS.O. 876(E): Crop/dose entries substituted for Onion, Paddy, Potato and Cotton.
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.