How to Apply Humichar Lawn Biochar

The full day of lawn care including Humichar, PGF, Organic, and more.
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Doc applies all these lawn treatments the same day in one of the final spring lawn care treatments. The result will be an amazing lawn which is thick and green. For those wanting a golf course quality lawn, this is how it is done.
HUMICHAR ™ can be used in ANY soil but is specifically designed for TOP APPLYING on lawns. Normal biochars can NOT enter the soil quickly due to their size and remain on TOP for months and even years. HUMICHAR ™ is ground EXTREMELY fine allowing quicker movement to the ROOT ZONE which is where biochar does most of it’s work.
PGF Complete is the perfect Spring fertilizer because it replaces ALL the nutrients your lawn has lost over the winter due to time and leeching. Apply PGF complete to all lawn types as soon as your grass begins to grow in the spring. It’s the fertilizer PROFESSIONALS have used for years and now available to the public.

[@versacebouy]

Doc, just a quick note about Anderson PGF Complete, I’ve used this product twice since I purchased. Each time I have the GEEENEST lawn on the block. My experience this should be applied right before a decent rain fall. You can apply and water it, but the rain elements are super charged to give your yard that natural green pop, with waters from the heavens. Thumbs up for PGF.

[@heidiobryan1]

This is like the infomercial I want to watch.

[@chaseharding3291]

It would be great if you did a video of you visiting the Andersons Plant and show how they make products like PGF complete, Humichar, Super Juice, etc...Also it would be great if you sent out an email when the price of humichar has been reduced.

[@glendahicks7309]

I noticed you don’t have edging around your flower bed. How do you keep the grass out?

[@m0mm0m]

I was lucky enough to be able to get a bag of Humichar from the first production run. I only used half of it so I should be good for the next application. Next step for me will be the chicken feed. Can't wait to see the long term results.

[@HowTowithDoc]

It's fun to put out... wet it and spray it in.

[@anthonylovelady4769]

@Joe Santone what was the price the first time for your bag? He said a $9 price increase. I was wondering the price, thanks

[@m0mm0m]

@@anthonylovelady4769 I ordered it 3/12 and paid 74.88 for a 40 lb bag.

[@williamaltman2003]

I just started watching your videos. I also am in Georgia. Unfortunately I have neglected my yard for the 4-5 years we have been here. It sucks ,because I would love to have a beautiful yard. Unfortunately my budget, well there really isn't one. My wife says it's green ( just cut it). So slowly but hopefully a little at a time with cheapest stuff I can find LOL. hopefully I'll be able to make something work. Good luck to everyone else out there.

[@judkins1970]

Doc how often can we put the Organic material down? Thanks

[@tracymichaeldembicer1385]

Good morning. I live in CT and I am planning to grow a new lawn from seed. Is it a good time to apply Humichar while seeding? Should I also apply again after the lawn is established? Thank you in advance for all of your help. I greatly appreciate it.

[@paulsniffin9612]

I have moles digging dozens of tunnels in lawn. How do you get rid of them?

[@jaysonowen6014]

Could you do a video on how to correct high spots in your yard?

[@henrysmithsr7727]

Hey Doc, do the birds all gather in your yard to eat the chicken feed?

[@ICT-BRK-MMXM]

Hey Doc, just got my Humichar today and have everything else ready to go. Been watching your videos over and over on this application and i'm finding it difficult to breakdown how much of Humichar and everything to put out for the first application and was hoping you can double-check my numbers for a 3500 sq ft lawn being your application is based on a 17,000 sq ft yard. Hopefully, this will help other people as well. I'm looking at around 3/4 cup of super juice with 5 oz's of liquid iron and 1/4 tsp of the microbial pack, 8-10 lbs of Humichar, 25 lbs of organic and light application of the PGF complete. Sound good? I feel like you put down double the humichar on your first application but this video says different. I'll look for other videos as well. Thanks so much!!!

[@HowTowithDoc]

All sounds about right.... the only thing you really need to STRICTLY watch is your PGF. The other items really won't have a negative impact if over applied. (Maybe Iron, but you're keeping that real low) Humichar can NOT be over applied. We have tested WAY beyond bag rates. (Solid black ground) Apply PGF at the BAG RATE... every 3-4 weeks right now as it is the driving force of the GROWTH.

[@ICT-BRK-MMXM]

@@HowTowithDoc Thanks for the response. I realized when watching your video you were not treating the front of your house so I re-adjusted my numbers for 10,000 sq ft instead of 17,000 sq ft. My new numbers for my 3500 sq ft yard: 3/4 cup of super juice with 9 oz's of liquid iron and 1-2 tsp of the microbial pack, 14-15 lbs of Humichar, 35 lbs of the organic and light application of the PGF

[@cutigers06]

Hey Doc. What brand are those glasses and where did you get them? Would they help with eye allergies due to hay fever? My sunglasses aren’t cutting it. Thanks.

[@Evermore2017]

I have St. Augustine grass with a drainage issue. So Humichar holding water sounds like it is contraindicated. I live in an HOA in Tampa and just in a small town home but with a decent small law in front and back but I have a fungus due to water drainage issues.

[@robstealey1856]

What's the hose nozzle you used the next morning to knock the organic matter down into the grass?

[@VitalVoiceScans]

Did you say that you put out two 40 lb bags of biochar. Each bag says it's for 40,000 sq ft. You said your lawn is 17,000 sq ft right. Can you clarify? Thank you!

[@kip24u]

Thanks for the product update Doc. My grass needs this desperately.

[@CoreyZ71]

How about putting it down when you aerate lawn and overseed, it would fall into holes an be in soil instantly at 2in depths.

[@sandieweatherup]

Does anyone know if the Poultry Crumble organic matter can be put down with a DROP spreader? I have a smallish sized yard and it's the only spreader I have.

[@sandieweatherup]

It worked! Had to use a very high setting, #13 on my Scotts Drop spreader. I'm happy.

[@hubertalstoncookiemonster2471]

Doc can I apply HumiChar after it has rained?

[@bigdogbrosadventures8371]

Won't the birds eat away the chicken feed? Or do you try to apply it before a rain?

[@derricksteele1529]

What’s better leveling my lawn with top soil and putting humichar and pgf complete out. Or just putting humichar and pgf complete out? I just recently moved in a new home and it was built a year ago, it’s a bunch of red clay dirt in my lawn. So which solution is best?

[@rickyhembree]

Doc, I sincerely appreciate your videos and the knowledge you have shared! Can’t thank you enough. Would be really neat to see you dig into the soil to see the impact of Humichar you have applied so far. Just curious to see how deep the Humichar has penetrated up to this point. Keep up the good work!

[@HowTowithDoc]

www.humichar.com/biochar-testing-results/

[@Shipleyt19]

Lawn looks so good Doc! I’m excited to get this going and see the transformation. You’ve been a big help, thanks for all your hard work!

[@HowTowithDoc]

Kick some lawn butt....

[@toniervin198]

Thank you, Doc. Your videos are very educational. I want a thick green lawn, I live in an urban city environment and have a 1000 sq ft lawn. I now have a patchy grass lawn with brown spots many weeds and grubs. What products should I start with?

[@Andrey-wp7rw]

I THINK for best results apply this right after airating and seeding, and sprinkle with loam or compost On top. And eventually a second humichar application. I did a similar thing last fall. I agitated, seeded, and mixed inoculated biochar into compost, and spread it out on my lawn. But make sure biochar is inoculated.

[@deals4hb]

Thank you doc.. I am still waiting to get humichar to order in Amazon... Can we use humicdg instead of humichar ..?

[@petalacres3686]

thore nux In HumiChar it has a 50/50 mix of humic acid and biochar. HumicDG aka humic acid, is still a great product for your lawn but it does not contain the biochar. If you are wanting to put down something healthy for your lawn, then put down the HumicDG. He has tons of videos about it last year and maybe year before as well. If you are just after the Biochar, then pass, because that’s not in the HumiChar.

[@kathygobble1073]

I ordered the humachar but undoubtedly got the wrong product, It is in chunks and came in a large bucket. How do I spread this?

[@scottmorris2007]

Doc, how do you account for run off , I have 4 different planes on each side of my house . Do you keep applying layers to counter the run off .

[@whiskey1072]

I have this on one side of my house but not too steep.

[@hubertalstoncookiemonster2471]

Hey Doc, my neighbor wants to only use a organic weed killer & fertilizer on his lawn. Can you recommend an organic weed killer?

[@JohninSC75]

DOC, can you give more explanation on why PGF complete is not great for Centipede. I'm using on my Centipede with great results. I want to use the Humichar when its available too. Thanks

[@andrewuglehus9697]

Very helpful video Sir. Is it a personal choice to have irrigation versus hose?

[@Mr1972Dean]

Hmmm, chicken feed. Good idea, thanks Doc. Are the birds going to be a problem?

[@aeb430]

Hey Doc, since HumiChar continues to be unavailable, is there a similar product that I can use on my lawn? I found The Andersons Humic DG that is available right now on Amazon. Will that work until HumiChar is available?

[@oosik411]

Anthony Brown I have the same question. Humic DG is in humichar, so probably a good alternative to condition the soil until it’s available.

[@petalacres3686]

In HumiChar it has a 50/50 mix of humic acid and biochar. HumicDG aka humic acid, is still a great product for your lawn but it does not contain the biochar. If you are wanting to put down something healthy for your lawn, then put down the HumicDG. He has tons of videos about it last year and maybe year before as well. If you are just after the Biochar, then pass, because that’s not in the HumiChar.

[@luismoran9425]

Hey man That is some cool safety glasses you got....what is the brand???

[@nickstayman2358]

I’m looking to replace my centipede for Bermuda next year. Right now I’m in the research phase. I know the majority of people don’t till up their lawn to apply Biochar to the root zone. Since I have the opportunity to do that, how much Humichar should I apply? Should I do extremely heavy Humichar application, 20 - 40 x bag rate, plus organic material and PGF complete. The Bermuda will be Yukon seed.

[@HowTowithDoc]

If you're tilling... apply 80 lbs per 5000 sq feet and spray heavy with SJ before tilling. Till in... then lay sod. The rest of the treatments are done later once sod has taken roots.

[@waltvancourt5052]

What kind of burmuda do you have ? Im new at this grass care. I just planted some arden 15 in the back 1/3 of my back yard as a test, after digging up 300 cu ft by hand, mostly weeds. The other 2/3 thirds has enought regular Bermuda to work with. Front yard horrible, may kill that with round up. I do have low dog fence separating the arden from the regular Bermuda.i did amend the soil, a week now and i have a few little blades coming up. Not sure where im going with it next ! I got more ? coming at you later !

[@elizabethodom6350]

Sorry if you said it and I missed it, but how soon can I mow after applying the humichar?

[@Sillymuffin609]

Doc, I bought a new build house with sod lawn in the front and seed and straw in back. I feel I need more top soil in the back. Can I put Huimchar over the straw to help the soil?

[@williamgarvin8159]

What should the temperatures be before putting down this "organic matter" and how often can we apply?

[@teddrossos1342]

Can Humichar be used with all lawn types and climates? I have a Kentucky blue grass lawn in New York.

[@WhittyPics]

Maybe one of these decades we can get some humichar. I put some humic DG down for now

[@whiskey1072]

Hey doc I bought (2) bags of The Andersons Organic Humic DG Granular Soil Conditioner (Humic Acid), 40lbs Bag. I know the difference is The Andersons HumiChar Organic Soil Builder with Humic Acid and BioChar, 40lbs has humichar and Biochar, so is this a replace formulated bag to replace the Andersons Organic Humic DG Granular Soil Conditioner (Humic Acid)? Do we have to use only the HumiChar/Biochar new mix only or both? I am trying to get everything to be able to put down after getting my lawn leveled this Saturday. I also have a large area that had topsoil sitting on an area that wasn't growing well, I leveled it out with the left over top soil. I was thinking about using Yukon to seed the area and the track mark area that has been fill and tossed with top soil. Any thoughts ?

[@HowTowithDoc]

Until humichar is available... you can put down some humic. But they do different things in the soil and yes, humichar will eventually replace humic dg.

[@whiskey1072]

@@HowTowithDoc Thanks Doc for your fast response...

[@abear6617]

Hey Doc, PGF Complete is out of stock, should I just use the pgf 16-0-8 until I can get some? And if so, do I need to add anything to it?

[@albertdagliere3432]

Doc can't find out the difference between humichar and humic dg char x both by Anderson.

[@xyooj96]

how much does one bag weight for 10,000 square feet? what's the ratio of mixing humichar with chicken feed?

[@carlisebarnes8248]

Organic chicken matter I purchased pellets not ground up. Have any Suggestions on how I can grind it up?

[@TKDSanford]

I see who has all the Humichar :)

[@josh.kaptur]

Any concern with the lipid content of the chicken feed clogging up soil permeability?

[@tommysimms8709]

Doc can i use all these products on my st Augustine grass?

[@jr1001jr]

Do birds or squirrels come eat the Layer Feed Crumble product??

[@jenniferbrucker77]

Doc.....Any suggestions since Humichar is not available, and probably won't be?

[@FDUNupe1]

Quick question. If PGF "Complete" is supposed to have everything inclusive (I assume) what's the need for the additional applications (simultaneously)? By the way, I already have the Organic matter that I picked up from the Tractor Supply company and just got the PGF complete. I also have the other Anderson's fertilizer. I don't know why I ordered that too. Perhaps thinking I was buying Humichar? I'm from Jersey so we have a connection there. Thanks for your reply.

[@magarity12]

I was worried I was going to have a yard full of crows or other birds after throwing down a bag of chicken feed in my yard but ended up not being an issue. Looking forward to trying humichar when I can get it.

[@rich8381]

Is Humichar good for produce gardens?

[@TayDay1]

Rich83 yes, check out his organic garden video.

[@dr.harges7134]

Hey Doc, what is the purpose of putting down organic matter?

[@HowTowithDoc]

www.howtowithdoc.com/what-are-soil-microbes/ Should explain the basics.

[@csoto23]

How many lbs per 1k sq ft of the organic fertilizer?

[@dwyattrogers7389]

If one applies Humichar immediately after aeration, it seems the process of penetrating the soil becomes much faster? Your thoughts on the Doc?

[@HowTowithDoc]

Somewhat.... it's a small amount of the soil that opens up.

[@diego59316]

Is it safe for dogs to be out while and after applying PGF Complete?

[@2510-i9v]

Amazon won't send the PGF to California. Can you recommend a suitable alternative?

[@hollisstjohn1047]

Thanks for sharing your lawn wisdom Bermuda Boss. The chicken crumble you recommend has apparently changed and now has probiotics and prebiotics. Will these things negatively affect lawns?

[@ericolson3851]

Is there any way you can confirm something for me? I had a guy at ACE Hardware tell me that if I’m using city water supply to irrigate my lawn, that applying the micro pack is pointless since the chlorine in the water will kill the microbs.

[@HowTowithDoc]

"Dr Ace Hardware" is wrong. TOTALLY WRONG. Just walk away.

[@michaelbartell8364]

@Doc -- I follow your plan and purchases all the Anderson products (PFG, Humic DG, Barricade, and now just purchased HumiChar). I plan to aerate this weekend or next, people continue to say to use top dressing and sand. Can I just use the HumiChar and PGF or do you recommend top dressing after aerating? Appreciate all the info!

[@HowTowithDoc]

No need to top dress really.

[@michaelbartell8364]

Appreciate it !

[@g1naml]

I've been waiting for weeks for Humichar (and Super Juice) to be available again. Do you recommend the HumicDG as an alternative until the Humichar is available again in a couple of weeks? I have the PGF Complete and look forward to trying it. Thanks for all the hard work you do!

[@g1naml]

After watching the full 30+ minute video, I'll answer my own question. HumicDG is nice, but it won't do the same thing as Humichar. I will wait patiently :-(

[@HowTowithDoc]

Good job Gina... I would wait on the Humichar as two trucks are ready for Amazon to pick up. :)

[@anthonyb3570]

Gina Lewis wait is over it’s in stock- just bought two bags

[@keithmartin3750]

Humichar went up by $9 last year, but do you know when it will EVER come down? Just asking.

[@HowTowithDoc]

From what I understand, EVERYTHING might have a price increase over the next few months due to freight. Had that convo last week. We are also seeing 10 - 30% increases in raw metals in my other business. Lumber has gone up 30% as well. (beach house) I don't see prices moving down on anything this year to be honest.

[@keithmartin3750]

@@HowTowithDoc Ok thanks. Going to buy it anyway just wondering.

[@tiffanywhite2121]

Did I miss the link to that video?

[@JohnKing-pp1pq]

Anyone see an increase in slugs after adding the organic material? Or at least they were more visible? I thought it was grubs surfacing due to the granular pesticide, but they were small white slugs.

[@bartbryant5113]

We live in Ky and how do we kill bermuda grass? We would like to have only fescue

[@Hercislas]

How did u get that much pressure on that hose

[@Markg488]

Is the chicken feed and biochar good on a tall fescue yard?

[@sammigans]

Is it warm enough to put the organic matter down now? I’m in highs 70’s low 80’s

[@HowTowithDoc]

Yes.

[@sammigans]

What kind of results should I expect? Slow progress I’m sure? But will it produce results similar to an organic fertilizer?

[@kevinsears6346]

Can you use humichar on Fescue? Everything I see is for Bermuda.

[@HowTowithDoc]

Use on any lawn, garden, or living plant in the world.

[@m0mm0m]

The microbial pack labeling mentions it's good for pet burns on lawns. Doc, or anyone else, what's your experience on this?

[@zcortes1216]

Got my Humichar and Organic Matter...tomorrow I receive the PGFSu[er Juice, Microbial pack, and everything else. Can't wait to show my ex-landscaper I can do a better job and for a lot less. :)

[@rocket25071]

Ok Doc, ive gotten my list of products as your suggestions. But the one thing I cant figure out or find is for us in NC, whatvis the best or top 5 Bermuda grass seed to use. Im having to start from scratch. So my yard has to be tilled up and begin again. So I want a great grass seed.

[@petalacres3686]

rocket 2507 last week he did a video about seeding Bermuda. He lists some hybrid Bermuda seeds that he likes but says they are very expensive but cheaper than sod.

[@jamesbeacham5628]

If you are tilling up your yard you should use the biochar that doc says we can't use unless you are tilling. I think you could get a whole lot more in and to the right place if you till and don't have to wait for it to go down slowly with a bunch of surface applications. that's what I would do, get a lot in all at once and deeper. Seems like it would be more efficient and cheaper.

[@jamesbeacham5628]

He showed some farmers doing it in one of his first videos on biochar application and theory.

[@4mudski]

Can I also put down some milorganite organic fertilizer along with this??

[@ICT-BRK-MMXM]

Hey Doc, with the PGF complete being put out every 3 weeks this time of year are you watering it in every other day when no rain is expected as you suggested in earlier videos? If yes, are you doing a light water application or normal? Thank you

[@HowTowithDoc]

Maybe water right after you put out in the evening. But that's about it unless the lawn NEEDS water. Don't over water this time of year..

[@ICT-BRK-MMXM]

How To with Doc Great...thanks!

[@denisegoates8712]

Can you use these steps on all types of grass?

[@HowTowithDoc]

Yes

[@michaelhurry6514]

What is the difference between Bio char and Humic DG

[@bermudachris930]

Is it ok to put down the organic without the Humichar?

[@bv2999]

Which State is this lawn located in and what species of grass is it?

[@AWJFunk]

Hey doc any chance you'll be looking at international distribution for humichar? Would it pass regulations in say, Canada?

[@kenthompson6288]

Doc, I've been following your calendar for applications of Duo-cide, PGF complete, Pre-emergent, etc. I have been mowing every two or three days. I'm cutting at 1 7/8 inc high (Tiff Tuff Bermuda). West Texas area. My question is what happens if I'm away for 9 or ten days and can't mow. What do I need to do when I come back? June or July months is when I would be away. I have an irrigation system so the lawn will get watered. I assume my lawn will be too tal for a single cut at my current height.

[@HowTowithDoc]

I worry about the same when I go on vacation. I either have a friend cut it... or just deal with it when I get back. Think of it as a late season scalp kind of. It will be fine.

[@branch7010]

I am sure it's in an older video do you have a video detailing your soil type and pH? I think you live near me Charlotte NC. But I am debating using humichar on my compacted builder fill red clay as I don't wish to raise the pH for my shrubs

[@Golfer3292]

Doc, does pre-emergent inhibit bermuda root growth in thin lawns? Tifway sod at some point that looks bad now - working on the curtain of death right now.

[@andyacker997]

Yes, thin shaded lawns pre - emergence will smoke it. Skip those areas.

[@petalacres3686]

Jeremy it shouldn’t as it spreads by runners, not by seeds.

[@danielcouturier6037]

How do you have such an insane amount of water pressure for your hoses??

[@HowTowithDoc]

Tied into the main 1" irrigation. Video on channel.

[@terrywatts1060]

The perfect product

[@ronham1259]

Any concerns using chlorinated water to distribute the microbial pack?

[@HowTowithDoc]

No.... the addition of SJ needs to light though.

[@jwells2005]

Is there a benefit to tilling Humichar into soil and then spraying liquid humic acid on top of the soil?

[@christhompson4683]

My soil was tested as acidic. It's compact clay-ish. Will Humichar help it or will it make it more acidic?

[@HowTowithDoc]

Really won't have an impact either way. Your not putting enough down to impact the ph. You need to start LIGHT treatments of lime every 30 days. DON'T put down one heavy treatment now, do it slowly.

[@misterx69oja]

Can you give me the real namn of this produkts I Will try to get it to Sweden.

[@jerrysilva6712]

As of May 15, 2021 it shows that the sprayers start at $84 on Amazon. It appears to me the price is wrong and it needs to be corrected.

[@fenceman53]

Why not aerate or spike soil then apply biochar to get it into root zone?Those dogs have the life of Riley

[@georgea.williamssr.1627]

I don’t see the biochar at Amazon

[@bobzilla6618]

That's a win win with biochar infused with humic acid. Look at videos on just biochar and how to make it. It's amazing stuff!

[@jtslim32]

Does Anderson make a biochar in DG pellet that's not humichar?

[@HowTowithDoc]

I'm working on that for next year.

[@johns1646]

@@HowTowithDoc is the chicken feed and humic DG a good substitute for Humichar?

[@kip24u]

I've been checking Amazon daily and Humichar still hasn't been restocked 😢

[@DreGotEm]

kip24u it’s there right now

[@NCA94]

It's restocked now!!

[@bob.5371]

What is the purpose of cutting the grass so short? I've always been told never to cut shorter than 1 inch. You grass looks to be cut to look like a golf green. Very short.

[@CH-xo8ss]

Thanks Doc!!

[@duanesapp4914]

Will that organic matter that you recommended attract squirrels to the yard? I don’t want any more squirrels digging in the lawn.

[@drunkenwino6546]

Ive used it and haven't had an issue so far.