Horticulture Charcoal (or Biochar)
 | Increases soils physical quality By its shape and its absorbent properties, charcoal will help stabilize soil humidity and texture. pH Absorbing properties Antioxidant Porosity |
PRODUCTS
Largest to smallest - FOR TECHNICAL DATA, PLEASE CLICK ON THE PICTURES
| T-2 3/4 TO 1/2 INCH | T-3 1/2 TO 1/4 INCH | T-6 1/4 TO 1/8 | T-10 1/8 TO 1/16 | T-105 1/16 AND SMALLER | COMPARAISON |
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BIOCHAR (HARDWOOD CHARCOAL)
Potential benefits
- Sequester Carbon
- Carbon Negative or Carbon Subtractive
- May reduce fertilizer needs and nutrient loss
- May enhance marginal soil productivity
- Soil Remediation
- Generate Carbon Offsets
- Displace Carbon Positive Fossil Fuels
USES
Soil mix
Either mixed with potting soil, compost or peat moss, charcoal is useful in lightening the soil and bringing out all its benefits.
Terrariums
Due to its absorbing properties, charcoal is used as a water reservoir, an odour absorbent and at in the same time prevents rotting of the roots. Charcoal is usually deposited on top of small rocks in order to help drainage.
Orchids
All orchids lovers around the world have discovered the virtues of charcoal through most soil mixes.
African violets
Its has been used by many African violet lovers since carbon is useful for this particular plant. A fine granular size is added to the soilless mix in order to stabilize the humidity level and prevent it from fluctuating.
Lawn
Fine charcoal powder used on lawns (golf) absorbs and eliminates excess amounts of fertilizer and chemicals present in the soil.
Transplanting trees
Before transplanting a tree, you may place a few charcoal pieces at bottom of hole. It will absorb and purify stagnant water.
DISTRIBUTOR
FOR LARGE ORDERS 2 TONS AND HIGHER
800-463-0909, ext 151
jeanclaudeb@charbonbasques.com
USA
Biochar Merchants
Mike Urban
Mentor, Ohio
www.biocharmerchants.com/
urbanm13@gmail.com
440-655-0692
WESTERN CANADA
Paramount Orchids
1060-101 St. S.W.
Calgary, Alberta
info@paramountorchids.com
http://www.paramountorchids.com/
403-686-7021
EASTERN CANADA
Cloud's Orchid
For contact, click here
Chemical analysis
| Carbon | 75 - 90% |
| Oxygen | 5.5 - 20.0% |
| Hydrogen | 1.5 - 3.5% |
| Nitrogen | 0.01 - 0.05% |
| K | 2,400 - 9,400 mg/kg |
| Ca | 9,000 - 32,000 mg/kg |
| Mg | 1,200 - 3400 mg/kg |
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| Porosity | 80 - 94% |
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| pH | 8.5 |
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| Reducing agent (antioxidant) | |
