H-Start introduces beneficial fungi and bacteria directly into the soil, enhancing microbial diversity and resilience over time. This improvement addresses common agricultural challenges such as compaction, water infiltration, and nutrient variability, ultimately supporting crop health and productivity.
Long term H-Start application increases aggregation, forms a deeper A horizon, and improves root pathways and water movement. Compaction layers — including platy and horizontal structures — are reduced, allowing deeper, stronger root systems to develop.
Benefits:
H-Start drives microbial activity that breaks down crop residues, increases soil carbon, and enhances nutrient cycling. When organic matter and microbial populations extend deeper into the B horizon, soil becomes more fertile and productive. H-Start drives microbial activity that breaks down crop residues, increases soil carbon, and enhances nutrient cycling.
Benefits:
Fields treated with H-Start show visibly larger root systems and improved early-season vigor. Beneficial microbes enhance natural growth regulators, helping crops build deeper and more complex root networks.
Benefits:
H-Start boosts nutrient cycling, converting locked-up nutrients into plant-available forms and improving the use of applied fertilizer. With a larger and more efficient root system, crops access both applied and stored nutrients more effectively.
Benefits:
H-Start improves soil porosity, infiltration, and water retention. Crops experience less moisture-related stress and maintain productivity through heat, drought, or inconsistent rainfall.
Benefits:
Whether facing salinity, compaction, drought, disease pressure or challenging pH conditions, healthier soils help crops maintain normal growth processes.
Farmers using H-Start have seen improved performance on both productive and unproductive acres.
Pooling after rain, crop height variability, and shallow roots are all a sign of compaction. H-Start improves compaction and minimizes it’s impact. Learn More
Salinity makes it difficult for your crop to access moisture and nutrients. Beneficial microbes help buffer crop roots from salt stress. Learn More
Soil borne disease like Verticillium stripe. Clubroot, and root rot are costly problems across Canada. A diverse soil microbiome helps reduce disease pressure. Learn More
If pH is a problem in your field, it impacts nutrient availability, causes toxicity, and hinders soil health. H-Start can have a positive impact on your pH. Learn More
H-Start fits easily into existing seeding practices:
See the results of our 5-year field-scale
evaluation for more information.
Your land is the biggest asset on your farm. Our research shows that the benefits of H-Start build over time. By year 3 or 4 you will see changes in soil tilth, compaction, and productivity. HumaTerra continues to invest in how H-Start can improve long-term efficiency on your farm.
When applied at seeding, we recommend you apply 25 – 35 lbs per acre at a cost of $16.50 – $23 per acre. For fall and spring broadcast applications, 35 lbs per acre is recommended at a cost of $23 per acre.
You can apply H-Start in the spring or fall, with or without fertilizer. H-Start can be applied at seeding for spring or fall seeded crops or broadcast in the fall or spring. A light incorporation is optional after broadcast application. Soil movement during seeding will provide adequate H-Start to soil contact for coverage and performance.
Yes, H-Start can be blended with dry fertilizers. Blended products can be stored for up to 6 months prior to application in a weather-proof bin. Check with your HumaTerra Territory Manager before adding dust inhibitor.
For vertical blenders, add all fertilizer to the blender first and then add H-Start to complete the blending process.
For volumetric blenders, add H-Start in sequence with dry fertilizer products.
We recommend you minimize handling to maintain the quality of the pellet. Conveyors are preferred but H-Start can be transferred by auger. To maintain pellet integrity, we recommend you operate your transfer equipment at full load capacity for continuous flow.
If not blended with fertilizer, H-Start can be stored in a sealed bin for up to 1 year. If blended with fertilizer, it can be stored for 6 months in a sealed bin. While in storage, ensure no moisture can enter the bin. Keeping the product dry is essential for preserving efficacy.
Yes, H-Start Broadacre Organic is Ecocert Certified and an approved input for organic agriculture
