Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Organics Soil Conditioner – Black Earth Active 80

Transform tired soils into fertile, living gardens with Black Earth Active 80, a powerful soil conditioner featuring ≥ 93% humic & fulvic acids in a fully water-soluble DS-80 powder. Designed for organic gardeners, turf managers, orchard growers, and anyone who wants better nutrient availability, improved soil structure, and plants that perform under stress. If you’ve searched for “water soluble humic acid powder for gardens,” “soil conditioner with humic and fulvic acids,” or “DS-80 humic acid for turf & shrubs,” this product delivers.

What Makes It Special

High humic & fulvic acid content (min. 93%) — From high-grade leonardite, this dry soluble powder dissolves completely in water. 

Fully water-soluble form — Can be used as a foliar spray, via fertigation, or dry broadcast. Perfect for folks searching “liquid humic acid for plants” or “humic acid soil drench powder.” 

Natural nutrient mobilizer / chelator — Helps bind important micronutrients (iron, zinc, manganese, etc.) in the soil and make them more plant-available, reducing losses from leaching. 

Improves soil structure & water retention — Enhances aggregation in clay soils, eases compaction, increases porosity, and boosts moisture-holding capacity. Excellent for “improving clay soil structure” or “soil amendment for water retention.” 

Key Benefits

Increases fertilizer efficiency — helps your other fertilizers work better, so you may be able to reduce excess nutrient applications.

Encourages stronger root growth and healthier plants by improving nutrient uptake and reducing nutrient waste.

Supports soil biology — humates are a food source / stimulant for beneficial microbes, which improves nutrient cycling and natural fertility.

Helps plants better withstand environmental stress (drought, heat, compaction) thanks to improved soil tilth and moisture retention.

Reduces sodium buildup and helps in soils with ionic stress or salinity issues.

Application & Usage Guidelines

Dry Broadcast / Soil Drench / Fertigation — Apply about 0.5 oz (≈ 1 tablespoon) per 1,000 sq ft per application. 
Per Acre Rate — Use 1 lb 6 oz per acre. 

Per Hectare Rate — Apply about 3 lbs 6 oz per hectare. 

Frequency — For best sustained results, apply 4–6 times per growing season. 

Mix in sufficient water to fully dissolve the powder; use with irrigation or fertigation systems if possible.

Can be used with seed treatment mixtures, transplant dips, or foliar sprays (for quick nutrient boost).

Use especially in organic gardening systems, low-organic-matter soils, and during times of stress (heat, drought, compacted soil).

Ideal For These Use Cases

Turfgrass / sod production — helps improve color, root density, and resistance to stress.

Vegetable gardens, greenhouses, row crops — improves nutrient uptake and supports healthier yields.

Orchards, vineyards, berry patches — helps with micronutrient uptake, root health, and fruit quality.

General landscape beds, shrubs, perennials — soils that are tired or low in organic matter benefit a lot.

Seed starting, transplant mixes, and soil mixes where you want better early root vigor and establishment.