---
product_id: 415024718
title: "HumiChar Organic Soil Amendment with Humic Acid and Biochar Covers 12,000 sq ft (12 lb)"
brand: "the andersons"
price: "$308.18"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "The Andersons"
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/415024718-humichar-organic-soil-amendment-with-humic-acid-and-biochar-covers
store_origin: US
region: United States of America
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# Patented DG Technology for fast, efficient nutrient release 50% Humic Acid for rapid nutrient uptake 50% Granulated Biochar for decades-long soil health HumiChar Organic Soil Amendment with Humic Acid and Biochar Covers 12,000 sq ft (12 lb)

**Brand:** the andersons
**Price:** $308.18
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌿 Elevate your soil game—grow smarter, greener, and cleaner!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** HumiChar Organic Soil Amendment with Humic Acid and Biochar Covers 12,000 sq ft (12 lb) by the andersons
- **How much does it cost?** $308.18 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/415024718-humichar-organic-soil-amendment-with-humic-acid-and-biochar-covers)

## Best For

- the andersons enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted the andersons brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Effortless Application:** Uniform, low-dust granules with patented DG Technology ensure fast breakdown and easy blending with fertilizers.
- • **Proven Results Over Time:** Users report improved soil pH and healthier lawns year after year—don’t get left behind in soil care innovation.
- • **Boosts Lawn & Plant Health:** Transforms poor soil into nutrient-rich ground, promoting lush, green growth and reducing fertilizer needs.
- • **Eco-Friendly & OMRI Listed:** Certified organic and environmentally responsible, perfect for conscious gardeners.
- • **Dual-Action Soil Powerhouse:** Combines quick-acting humic acid with long-lasting biochar for sustained soil vitality.

## Overview

The Andersons HumiChar Organic Soil Amendment is a 12 lb blend of 50% humic acid and 50% granulated biochar designed to cover 12,000 sq ft. Featuring patented Dispersible Granule (DG) Technology, it delivers nutrients rapidly and efficiently while building long-term soil health. OMRI listed and environmentally friendly, it improves soil structure, boosts plant vitality, and reduces fertilizer dependency, making it a must-have for sustainable lawn and garden care.

## Description

humichar

Review: This did wonders for my lawn and photo speaks for itself
Review: If you live in the South and deal with sandy soil, I want to share something that truly changed my lawn: biochar. It’s not just hype—it works. When we bought our home, our soil was bleeding out nutrients and water faster than I could put them in. I ran soil tests and realized I was throwing money away on fertilizers that couldn’t stick. That’s when I started digging into real solutions—and that’s how I found biochar. Now, I apply it twice a year with the goal of reaching 200 pounds over the next few seasons on our front lawn. It’s an investment—$600 to $800 total—but here’s the thing: biochar lasts 100 years or more in the soil. It locks in nutrients, holds water, and transforms how your soil works. By the time my plan is complete, we’ll likely cut our irrigation needs by 40% and reduce fertilizer use by half—so it ends up paying for itself if you’re willing to be patient and consistent. Here’s what I’ve learned: • Charge the biochar with organic fertilizers—they feed the microbes and bring the biochar to life. • Add micronutrients and macronutrients when applying—it’s like seasoning the soil properly. • Stick with it. Every application improves CEC (cation exchange capacity) and builds the kind of soil plants thrive in. If you’re not sure how much to use, you can use tools like GPT (yes, the AI!) to calculate the right amount based on your lawn’s square footage and your soil goals. If your soil is sandy and struggling, this is one of the most powerful long-term changes you can make. Take your time. Stay consistent. You’ll be amazed at what your lawn can become with healthy soil. **04/15/2025 Update: Added photo of soil profile from a sod plug I pulled from my lawn. Look at the top profile with only 100 pounds added past 18 months! Good bye sand! **8/13/2025 Update: Centipede Grass and full lawn healed now that sandy soil is gone after 20 Months do yourself a favor and invest in biochar/humichar

## Features

- HumiChar is an organic, carbon-based soil amendment containing 50% high-quality humic acid and 50% granulated biochar -- Provides the benefit of quickly-available humic acid and the long-term soil building qualities of the biochar that lasts for decades
- Improve your soil health, lawn health, plant health, and reduce the use of fertilizers
- Easy to apply spherical, uniform, low dust formulation --Dispersible Granule, or "DG" Technology is The Andersons' patented nutrient delivery system. With DG Technology, particles are more rapidly and efficiently broken down
- Environmentally friendly, OMRI listed. User friendly; can be blended with fertilizers or used alone
- Not for sale in California or Oregon

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08ZBGQNJ7 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #276,662 in Home ( See Top 100 in Home ) #125 in السماد العضوي في الهواء الطلق |
| Brand Name | The Andersons |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,168) |
| Item Weight | 12 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | The Andersons |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 1 |
| Model Number | 12 |
| Style Name | nutrient-rich, moisture-retaining |
| UPC | 031865325212 |
| Unit Count | 5678.11 Milliliters |
| Volume | 12 Liters |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** The Andersons
- **Item weight:** 5.44 kg
- **Style:** nutrient-rich, moisture-retaining
- **UPC:** 031865325212
- **Unit count:** 5678.11 Milliliters

## Images

![HumiChar Organic Soil Amendment with Humic Acid and Biochar Covers 12,000 sq ft (12 lb) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61x3nOFR9iL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: what is the difference between (a) “andersons charx” with humic acid/biochar and … (b) “andersons humichar” also with same humic acid/biochar ?**
A: Nothing one is e-commerce/consumer sku humichar the the other one is the Pro sku

**Q: how many square feet does this bag cover?**
A: 10,000 to 40,000 sq ft. from High to Low rate.

**Q: What is the percentage of carbon and humic acid?**
A: You're kidding right?  In the product description it says:

 About this item

    HumiChar is an organic, carbon-based soil amendment containing 50% high-quality humic acid and 50% granulated biochar -- Provides the benefit of quickly-available humic acid and the long-term soil building qualities of the biochar that lasts for decades

**Q: What is the shelf life for this product? I have a smaller lawn so might use this for 2-3 years. Will it stay good?**
A: Doc's says it will last, unused, for years. I also have a small lawn, only 3200 sqft. I break it down into two applications about 6 to 8 weeks apart. Don't forget the recommended application of chicken feed.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by I***0 on 2 April 2026*

This did wonders for my lawn and photo speaks for itself

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by J***K on 26 March 2025*

If you live in the South and deal with sandy soil, I want to share something that truly changed my lawn: biochar. It’s not just hype—it works. When we bought our home, our soil was bleeding out nutrients and water faster than I could put them in. I ran soil tests and realized I was throwing money away on fertilizers that couldn’t stick. That’s when I started digging into real solutions—and that’s how I found biochar. Now, I apply it twice a year with the goal of reaching 200 pounds over the next few seasons on our front lawn. It’s an investment—$600 to $800 total—but here’s the thing: biochar lasts 100 years or more in the soil. It locks in nutrients, holds water, and transforms how your soil works. By the time my plan is complete, we’ll likely cut our irrigation needs by 40% and reduce fertilizer use by half—so it ends up paying for itself if you’re willing to be patient and consistent. Here’s what I’ve learned: • Charge the biochar with organic fertilizers—they feed the microbes and bring the biochar to life. • Add micronutrients and macronutrients when applying—it’s like seasoning the soil properly. • Stick with it. Every application improves CEC (cation exchange capacity) and builds the kind of soil plants thrive in. If you’re not sure how much to use, you can use tools like GPT (yes, the AI!) to calculate the right amount based on your lawn’s square footage and your soil goals. If your soil is sandy and struggling, this is one of the most powerful long-term changes you can make. Take your time. Stay consistent. You’ll be amazed at what your lawn can become with healthy soil. **04/15/2025 Update: Added photo of soil profile from a sod plug I pulled from my lawn. Look at the top profile with only 100 pounds added past 18 months! Good bye sand! **8/13/2025 Update: Centipede Grass and full lawn healed now that sandy soil is gone after 20 Months do yourself a favor and invest in biochar/humichar

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by P***R on 23 April 2025*

This product in money in GA clay. Takes a lot of applications but my solid is turning black! Yard is becoming healthier every year. I live on .5 acres and I have put down maybe 7 treatments and Im already seeing results. The good news is once the soil improves you can discontinue use. My cost of fertilization is also dropping as I need much less to make my yard looking green! Love it.

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*Last updated: 2026-05-16*