Description
This compost has a biochar content of 20%, sufficient to bring the beneficial qualities of biochar to your garden and beds. The 70% fines (twigs and leaves) provide the nitrogen, potassium and phosphate required by your plants, and the 10% manure charges the compost with all the lovely bugs needed for a plant nutritious compost. Added to this is its ability to increase resistance to disease.
We are only just starting to understand the relationship and importance between microorganisms, fungi and plants in the transfer of nutrients and it is starting to attract considerable interest from the scientific world.
Add topically or mix in with a trowel or garden fork.
Application Rates
For best results, the recommended ratio is blending 1 part biochar to 10 parts topsoil.
OR, Apply a dusting of biochar to the roots of when potting or planting.
OR, Spread biochar topically to cover evenly and lightly and infiltrate by garden trowel of fork.
| Volume of Topsoil per m3 |
Application Rate (kg) |
| 1 |
300 |
| 2 |
600 |
| 3 |
900 |
| 4 |
1200 |
| 5 |
1500 |
NB: Please use protective gloves. Whilst our Activated Biochar arrives with water added, take care to avoid inhaling any dust if present.
Technical Specifications
| Typical make up of biochar |
Date of last test for European Certificate –
10th October 2013 |
| Carbon content |
72% |
| pH |
8-9 |
| PAHs* |
<5** |
* Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
** EBC standard, max.12
