Fresh Touch, O'Briens Hill QLD 4860
“The portion of the block that had the humate applied appeared to be healthier, had thicker stronger petioles, and larger greener leaves. The difference was noticeable.”
TBS applied alongside dolomite lime, gypsum and a balanced NPKS fertiliser at planting.
What was observed: Visible improvement in plant health through the vegetative phase.
An extreme season — prolonged drought followed by monsoonal rain over 200 mm a day.
| The block | |
|---|---|
| Grower | Manou Vue |
| Location | Fresh Touch, O'Briens Hill QLD 4860 |
| Crop | Taro (Bun Long) |
| Soil | Dark river flat alluvial clay loam, high organic material |
Published with this grower's consent. These are accounts of what growers observed on their own blocks — not controlled trial results. For those, see the evidence.
