Humates are the decayed remains of tropical rain forests which existed millions of years ago in the southwestern United States. Humates provide a highly compressed, concentrated source of naturally-occurring organic humus to your soil. Using humates restores the natural balance in soil necessary for optimal plant growth.Over the past 38 years, Mesa Verde Humates (MVH) has grown to be the best known supplier of humates in the world. New Mexico humates are noted for being among the best in the world and MVH takes pride in the fact that we have been instrumental in building this reputation. What makes MVH humates superior to the rest? • High quality fulvic acid content• Low heavy metals content• Low moisture content • Consistent product