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February 25, 2025

Boosting Blueberry Yields with Humic Acid

When we leased our facility, we unexpectedly inherited a 2.5-acre blueberry farm with six-year-old plants yielding an average of 22,000 pounds per year. With no prior farming experience, we reached out to our chemist, who suggested a simple and organic solution—humic acid.

We applied 15 liters per acre—twice early in the season and twice more later—without using synthetic fertilizers, fungicides, or pesticides. The results were immediate. Our first season’s yield increased to 26,000 pounds, an 18% boost. Encouraged by this success, we added Queen B, a seaweed-based biostimulant, in the second season. The outcome? A remarkable 33,000-pound yield—a 50% increase from our original baseline.

Beyond quantity, the quality of our berries improved significantly. They were larger, juicier, and ripened earlier, allowing us to enter the market a week ahead of competitors and secure premium prices. The economic and environmental benefits were clear: a 90% reduction in fertilizer costs, enhanced soil health, and a more sustainable approach to farming.

With these promising results, we sought to further validate the effectiveness of humic acid beyond our farm. That’s when we partnered with Simon Fraser University (SFU) and the B.C. Centre for Agritech Innovation (BCCAI). Through this collaboration, we conducted controlled greenhouse experiments on multiple crops, including tomatoes, peppers, blueberries, and elderberries. The studies confirmed significant improvements in yield, plant resilience, and soil health.

A detailed chemical analysis of our products supported our successful registration with the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI), certifying them under both Canadian Organic Standards (COS) and the USDA National Organic Program (NOP). These certifications marked an important step in scaling our products for commercial use, ensuring growers have access to high-quality, organic solutions.

Humic acid has transformed how we farm, and we believe it can do the same for others. If you’re looking to improve yields while maintaining soil health, visit our Products section to learn more about how our solutions can help your crops thrive.