Dead soil doesn't grow anything. Fix it first.
- Restores biological activity in depleted, compacted, or chemically exhausted soils
- Organic acids and humic substances unlock nutrients already in the ground
- Liquid formula — spray and water in, no tilling or incorporation needed
- Safe for lawns, gardens, crops, and new construction sites
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Jump Start restores dead soil to healthy, fertile conditions for higher crop yield. This liquid soil conditioner uses organic acids to break up soil compaction, even in clay soils. It frees up nutrients and aerates, increasing crop yields, seed germination and overall plant vitality. Benefits of Jum...
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Your soil is working against you
Depleted Biology
Years of synthetic inputs, compaction, and neglect leave soil biologically dead. Without microbial activity, nutrients lock up and roots struggle to penetrate — no matter how much fertilizer you add.
New Construction Wasteland
Builders strip topsoil and compact subsoil with heavy equipment. What's left is clay, fill dirt, and zero biology. Sod laid on dead ground looks good for a month, then struggles for years.
Throwing Money at Dirt
Fertilizer on depleted soil is like pouring water through a sieve. The nutrients wash away or lock up because there's no biological engine to cycle them into plant-available forms.
How It Works
| Feature | What It Means for You |
|---|---|
| Humic and fulvic acids | Chelate locked-up minerals and make them plant-available — your soil starts using what's already there |
| Organic acid complex | Stimulates microbial activity and root growth in depleted soils |
| Liquid application | Spray with any hose-end or pump sprayer — no tilling, no granular mess, no incorporation needed |
| Fast-acting formula | Biological response begins within days, visible improvement in 2-4 weeks |
| Compatible with all programs | Works alongside organic or conventional fertilizers, herbicides, and fungicides |
| Safe for all environments | No restrictions near waterways, wells, gardens, or play areas |
Application: Hose-end sprayer, pump sprayer, or boom sprayer
Lawns and gardens: • Apply 2-3 oz per 1,000 sq ft • Spray with hose-end or pump sprayer • Water in lightly after application • Repeat every 4-6 weeks during growing season New construction / severely depleted soil: • Double rate (4-6 oz per 1,000 sq ft) for first 2 applications • Follow with Genesis for biological rebuild Crops and large areas: • 1-2 quarts per acre • Tank-mix compatible with most liquid fertilizers
The Foundation Nobody Thinks About
Most lawn and garden problems start underground. Compacted clay, depleted biology, locked-up nutrients — these are soil problems masquerading as grass problems or plant problems. You can throw fertilizer at them all season and see marginal improvement because the soil can’t process what you’re giving it.
Jump Start addresses the root cause. Its organic acid complex stimulates microbial activity, chelates locked-up minerals, and improves soil structure from the first application. It’s the step that makes everything else you do work better.
New Construction’s Dirty Secret
If your home was built in the last 20 years, your yard is probably growing on subsoil. Builders strip the topsoil, compact what’s left with heavy equipment, then spread an inch of fill and lay sod on top. The grass looks great for a few weeks, then slowly declines because there’s nothing underneath supporting it.
Jump Start is how you rebuild what the builder took. Apply it before or after sod installation to start reconditioning the soil. Follow with Genesis to introduce the biology that turns dead dirt into living soil.
Pairs With Your Soil Health Program
Jump Start works best as the first step in a soil restoration sequence. Apply Jump Start to condition the soil, follow with Genesis to introduce biology, and maintain with Humates to feed and sustain the microbial population. Together, they rebuild the underground engine that makes lawns, gardens, and crops thrive without increasing chemical inputs.
2-4 wks
Visible Improvement
Safe
Kids, Pets & Waterways
All Soils
Clay, Sand, Loam
A+
BBB Rating
We laid sod on new construction fill dirt and it was dying within 6 weeks. Two applications of Jump Start and the roots actually started grabbing. By month three it looked like established turf. Should have started with the soil, not the grass.
I use Jump Start as the first step on every new lawn client. It gets the soil responding before we start a fertility program. Cuts callbacks in half because the grass actually takes hold.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between Jump Start and Genesis?
Jump Start is the soil conditioner — it provides organic acids and humic substances that unlock nutrients and stimulate microbial activity. Genesis provides the actual microbes (20+ species). They work best as a pair: Jump Start prepares the soil, Genesis populates it with biology.
Can I use it on new sod?
Yes — it's one of the best things you can apply to new sod. The organic acids help roots establish faster by improving the soil environment underneath. Apply at sod installation and again at 4 weeks.
How is this different from humic acid?
Jump Start contains humic acid plus additional organic acids and fulvic acids that work at different depths in the soil profile. Think of it as a more complete soil conditioning package than straight humic acid alone.
Will it help my clay soil?
Yes. The organic acids in Jump Start help break up clay structure over time by feeding the microbes that naturally aerate compacted soil. Consistent application combined with Genesis produces the best results on heavy clay.
Is it safe for vegetable gardens?
Completely safe. Jump Start contains naturally occurring organic compounds with no synthetic chemicals. Apply to garden beds before planting or as a side-dress during the growing season.
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