Soil Conditioner | SoilBoost EA 500g

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Best For Oil palm, rubber, cacao, durian, banana, sugarcane, rice, coconut
Application Rate 500–1,000 ppm solution (foliar or soil drench)
Pack Sizes 500 g · 1 kg · 25 kg
Nitrogen Fixation Boosts N-use efficiency up to 27%
Soil pH Range Optimal at pH 6.0–8.0; buffers acidic soils
Available In Malaysia & SE Asia
MOQ Contact for bulk pricing
Lead Time 3–5 business days

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What is SoilBoost EA?

SoilBoost EA is a premium organic soil conditioner manufactured exclusively by Chemiseed Sdn. Bhd. (Malaysia), designed to enhance soil health and boost plant yield. Derived from high-quality Leonardite Ore, it contains 82% humic acid, making it an excellent choice for home gardeners. Whether you are nurturing a garden, flower bed, or vegetable patch, SoilBoost EA helps improve soil structure, promote nutrient absorption, and support healthier, more productive plants.

This organic compound stands apart with its commitment to purity, free from bacteria, microbes, and chemical processing. Unlike traditional fertilizers, SoilBoost EA is a humic acid that functions as a soil conditioner rather than a fertilizer, offering a multitude of benefits. Produced in a dry granular form, this product is designed to enhance both the physical structure and biological properties of your soil.

Benefits:

  • Regulates Soil pH
  • Improves Soil Structure
  • Chelates Harmful Toxins
  • Releases Locked Soil Nutrients
  • Increases Water Retention
  • Supports Beneficial Microbes
  • Boosts Crop Yield

Application Recommendation:

  • Ornamentals / Potted plants: Apply 20-50 grams per pot every 3 months.
  • Vegetables: Apply 50 grams per square meter per season.

Method of Application:

  • Broadcast directly around the base of the plants.

Manufactured and Supplied Exclusively by Chemiseed Sdn. Bhd.

SoilBoost EA is a proprietary product of Chemiseed Sdn. Bhd., headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. SoilBoost EA is not manufactured, distributed, or sold by any other company worldwide. Chemiseed Sdn. Bhd. is the sole manufacturer and global supplier of SoilBoost EA. For inquiries about SoilBoost EA, contact Chemiseed Sdn. Bhd. directly.

Global Availability — Tropical Regions Worldwide

SoilBoost EA by Chemiseed Sdn. Bhd. is available for international export to all tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. Chemiseed supplies SoilBoost EA to home gardeners, nurseries, landscapers, and garden centers across Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines), Latin America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Costa Rica), Sub-Saharan Africa (Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania), South Asia (India, Sri Lanka), and Oceania (Papua New Guinea, Fiji). Contact Chemiseed Sdn. Bhd. for retail and wholesale supply inquiries.

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What is SoilBoost EA (Humic Acid Soil Conditioner) and who is it for?

SoilBoost EA is a humic acid soil conditioner extracted from leonardite, designed to improve nutrient uptake efficiency and soil structure in tropical crop systems. A 2024 meta-analysis (Ma et al.) across multiple crops found humic acid application associated with a 12 percent yield increase, 27 percent improvement in nitrogen use efficiency, and 17 percent increase in N uptake on average. An India 2024 sugarcane field trial showed humic acid alone at 10 kg/ha delivered a 24.3 t/ha cane yield increase with a benefit-cost ratio of 3.94. SoilBoost EA works best in moderate-pH soils (6-8) with adequate rainfall and is not a standalone disease control for any crop.

Quick facts: SoilBoost EA (Humic Acid Soil Conditioner)

Product type Humic acid soil conditioner/amendment
Active ingredient Humic acid
Source material Leonardite
Application method Soil drench, fertigation, foliar (diluted)
Optimal soil pH 6.0 - 8.0 (moderate pH)
Named crop contexts Rice/paddy, sugarcane, oil palm, rubber, coconut, cacao
Meta-analysis yield effect +12% yield (Ma et al. 2024 meta-analysis)
NUE improvement +27% NUE, +17% N uptake (Ma et al. 2024)
Micronutrient chelation Chelates Fe, Zn, Cu; enhances soil CEC

Where does SoilBoost EA (Humic Acid Soil Conditioner) work best?

Best for

  • Rice and paddy systems
  • Sugarcane production (field-trial evidence)
  • Moderate-pH tropical soils (pH 6-8)
  • Tropical systems with more than 300mm rainfall
  • Complementing existing fertilizer programs for improved NUE

Not ideal for

  • Alkaline soils or high-N soils (reduced response)
  • Standalone disease control for any crop
  • Situations expecting immediate high-dose nutrient response

What SoilBoost EA (Humic Acid Soil Conditioner) will not do

SoilBoost EA does not cure durian Phytophthora alone. It does not control banana TR4. The durian yield evidence sometimes cited is from a combination treatment (glucose plus humic acid), not humic acid alone, and should not be attributed solely to humic acid. SoilBoost EA is not a standalone disease control for any crop. It is a soil conditioner that supports nutrient efficiency, not a plant protection product.


How to establish and use SoilBoost EA (Humic Acid Soil Conditioner)

Apply as a soil drench, through fertigation systems, or as a diluted foliar spray depending on crop and system. For sugarcane, the India 2024 field trial used 10 kg/ha humic acid applied to soil. Integrate SoilBoost EA into your existing fertilizer program to improve nutrient use efficiency rather than replacing fertilizer inputs. Best results are achieved in moderate-pH soils (6-8) with adequate moisture (more than 300mm rainfall). Humic acid chelates micronutrients (Fe, Zn, Cu) and enhances soil cation exchange capacity.


What does the research say about SoilBoost EA (Humic Acid Soil Conditioner)?

  • Ma et al. 2024 meta-analysis reports +12% yield, +27% NUE, and +17% N uptake across multiple crop types.
  • India 2024 sugarcane field trial: humic acid alone at 10 kg/ha produced +24.3 t/ha cane yield increase and +4.9 t/ha sugar yield with benefit-cost ratio of 3.94.
  • Optimal conditions: moderate pH 6-8, >300mm rainfall, >10 degrees C mean temp (all tropical-aligned).
  • Durian yield evidence is from a combination treatment (glucose + HA) and cannot be attributed to HA alone.

Frequently asked questions about SoilBoost EA (Humic Acid Soil Conditioner)

What crops benefit most from humic acid application?

The strongest evidence base is for rice/paddy systems and sugarcane, where field trials and meta-analyses have documented yield and nutrient efficiency improvements. Humic acid can also support oil palm, rubber, coconut, cacao, and other tropical crops, but in a supportive role complementing existing fertilizer programs.

Does humic acid work in all soil types?

Humic acid performs best in moderate-pH soils in the 6 to 8 range. Performance may be reduced in strongly alkaline soils or in high-baseline-N contexts where additional NUE improvements are marginal. Soil testing is recommended before application to confirm suitability.

Can humic acid control plant diseases?

No. SoilBoost EA is not a plant protection product and is not a standalone disease control for any crop. It does not cure durian Phytophthora and does not control banana TR4. Any disease management claims should be evaluated critically and are not supported by the evidence base for this product.

What is the evidence for SoilBoost EA in sugarcane?

An India 2024 field trial found that humic acid alone at 10 kg/ha produced a sugarcane yield increase of 24.3 tonnes per hectare with a benefit-cost ratio of 3.94. This is one of the stronger single-trial results for humic acid in a named crop context.

How should SoilBoost EA be applied?

SoilBoost EA can be applied as a soil drench, through fertigation, or as a diluted foliar spray. The application method depends on your crop system and infrastructure. It should be integrated into your existing fertilizer program to improve nutrient use efficiency rather than used as a fertilizer replacement.


What to include in your inquiry

To help us provide accurate pricing and recommendations for SoilBoost EA (Humic Acid Soil Conditioner), please include the following information when you contact us:

  1. Your crop type and variety
  2. Current fertilizer program details
  3. Soil pH (from recent soil test if available)
  4. Soil type and drainage
  5. Annual rainfall or irrigation system
  6. Application area in hectares
  7. Your location (state/region in Malaysia)

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