Biochar Charcoal

Horticultural Biochar Charcoal

A Sustainable Soil Enhancer

Biochar, a form of charcoal used in agriculture, stands out as a revolutionary component in sustainable gardening. Derived through pyrolysis – heating organic material in an oxygen-deprived environment – biochar is a stable carbon form made from agricultural residues. Its integration into soil brings manifold long-lasting benefits.

The primary benefit of biochar lies in its ability to enhance soil fertility. Its porous structure not only houses beneficial soil microbes that are crucial for nutrient cycling but also boosts the soil’s nutrient retention capacity. This reduces the leaching of nutrients and lessens the dependence on chemical fertilizers.

Additionally, biochar is celebrated for its exceptional water retention qualities. It aids in preserving moisture within the soil, providing a sustained water supply to plants, a boon especially in areas prone to drought. This characteristic also helps maintain soil structure, prevent compaction, and encourage healthy root development.

Environmentally, biochar is a potent tool for carbon sequestration. Transforming agricultural waste into a stable carbon and incorporating it into the soil locks carbon away, diminishing greenhouse gas emissions. Thus, biochar is not just a soil enhancer but also an ally in the fight against climate change.

Before adding raw biochar to soil, it’s beneficial to inoculate it with worm tea, worm castings, or organic compost. Soaking biochar in worm tea or organic compost, rich in beneficial microbes and nutrients, primes it for soil integration. This inoculation enriches biochar, ensuring it contributes positively from the outset and doesn’t initially absorb nutrients away from plants.

In your garden, biochar acts as a long-term enhancer. Unlike other organic amendments that decompose, biochar remains in the soil for centuries, consistently improving soil health.

• Our Horticultural Charcoal & Biochar Soil Amendment is a fine powder suitable for soil mixes.
• We sell both raw and inoculated (active/charged) biochar.
• Our raw biochar has not been activated and will come as plain biochar powder.
• Our charged/active biochar has been mixed with compost or worm castings (choose one), activated over several weeks, and is ready for immediate soil application.

For more information and application instructions, see our dedicated page to Biochar Charcoal