Biochar is a carbon-rich product made from organic matter through pyrolysis, or heating the material in a low or no oxygen environment to an extremely high temperature. The result is a highly porous form of carbon produced by heating organic materials like wood, crop residues, or even manure.
The result is a lightweight, black residue that retains the original structure of the material but is packed with carbon. This structure is incredibly porous, making Biochar an excellent soil amendment that can last hundreds to thousands of years.
The surface area of biochar is also truly remarkable due to its porosity. Just one gram of biochar can have a surface area of up to 2,500 square meters (26,910 square feet), which is roughly equivalent to half the size of a U.S. football field. This extensive surface area makes biochar an excellent soil amendment, as it can help:
This can lead to higher crop yields and more resilient plants while reducing the need for chemical fertilizers, which can have harmful environmental effects. Some have dubbed biochar as the microorganism metropolis of the soil.
We have partnered with a local BioChar producer to ensure quality eliminating the volatile particulates sometimes found in other producers’ final product. We have the added assurance of quantity from this year-round producer.
By combining the benefits of mycelium in soil with BioChar and worm castings, you gain the advantages of BioChar’s nutrient-holding capabilities with the high nutrient content of worm castings, feeding the fungi roots and transferring more nutrients to your plants! See our soil builder!
