BioAg TM-7
BioAg TM-7 is a soluble humic and fulvic acid powder with eight added trace elements (sulphur, iron, manganese, zinc, copper, boron, molybdenum and cobalt) chelated by the humates. It suits growers who want a trace element top-up and a humate in one product for soil, media, compost tea or foliar use.
At a glance
- Type: humate with chelated trace elements (soluble powder)
- Supplier certificate on file: OMRI listing. See the certificate and its dates.
- Analysis: humic acid 40%, fulvic acid 10.5%; sulphur 2.00%, iron 1.20%, manganese 12000 ppm, zinc 7000 ppm, boron 3700 ppm, copper 3100 ppm, molybdenum 1000 ppm, cobalt 500 ppm
- Use for: trace element top-ups in soil, soilless media, hydroponics, compost tea and foliar sprays
- Rate: half to 2 teaspoons (2 to 8 g) per 4 litres of water for soil, media or hydroponics
- Solubility: 85% water soluble, 15% insoluble humin and mineral
What it is
TM-7 is made by BioAg, the United States humate company founded by agronomist Dr Robert Faust. It is BioAg Ful-Humix (a combination of fulvic acid and humic acid) with added micronutrients. The humic substances are extracted from freshwater humate deposits.
Derived from: boron, cobalt sulphate, copper sulphate, ferrous sulphate, manganese sulphate, sodium molybdate and zinc sulphate, chelated with humic and fulvic acids derived from freshwater cretaceous humate deposits.
What it does
- Supplies eight trace elements in small amounts, held by humic and fulvic acids that act as chelating agents and keep the metals in solution for the root.
- Supplies humic and fulvic acid. Across trials, humic substances give a modest average growth response with wide swings between trials, so treat the humate as a helper, not a fertiliser.
- Because the trace elements are chelated and the rates are low, it is a gentle way to cover minor trace element gaps in a mix that is otherwise well fed.
Analysis
Guaranteed analysis (BioAg label):
- Sulphur (S) 2.00%
- Iron (Fe) 1.20%
- Manganese (Mn) 12000 ppm (1.2%)
- Zinc (Zn) 7000 ppm (0.7%)
- Boron (B) 3700 ppm (0.37%)
- Copper (Cu) 3100 ppm (0.31%)
- Molybdenum (Mo) 1000 ppm (0.1%)
- Cobalt (Co) 500 ppm (0.05%)
- Non plant food ingredients: humic acid 40%, fulvic acid 10.5%
- 85% water soluble; the remaining 15% is insoluble humin and mineral
How to use
Measures: a quarter teaspoon is 1 g, half a teaspoon is 2 g.
- Soil, soilless media or hydroponics: half to 2 teaspoons (2 to 8 g) per 4 litres of water.
- Compost tea: half to 2 teaspoons (2 to 8 g) per 4 litres.
- Beds and lawns (broadcast): 50 to 100 g per 100 square metres, applied every 2 to 6 weeks during the growing season.
- Soil fertility: 3.5 to 9 kg per hectare (the label rate of 1.4 to 3.6 kg per acre).
- Media or compost: mix 3 to 5.5 cups per cubic metre.
- Foliar: one eighth to half a gram per 4 litres of water.
- If you are using a sprayer, let the insoluble 15% settle out and add that portion to your outside garden soil.
Watch out
TM-7 carries real amounts of copper, zinc, manganese and boron. These are needed in small quantities and over-application harms plants and soil, so stay within the label rates and work from a soil test where you can. The insoluble portion will block fine spray nozzles unless it is settled out first.
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Handling and storage
- Wear a mask to avoid inhaling particles and open in a well ventilated area.
- Wear gloves and eye protection, and wash hands after use.
- Once opened, keep sealed and dry.
- Not recommended for human consumption due to possible contaminants.
- If ingested, or if the product comes into contact with eyes or skin irritation is present, rinse the area well and call the National Poisons Centre on 0800 POISON (0800 764 766).
Shipping and returns
We ship nationwide across New Zealand. Orders are usually dispatched within 1 to 2 business days and rural delivery can take longer. Unopened products can be returned within 30 days.
