Biochar: Activated & Inoculated

Easy ways to use

Top dressing: Sprinkle around the base of plants, about 1 quarter cup per plant, to support microbial life and moisture retention. Water well to activate.

Soil mixing: Blend into your potting soil to improve soil structure, aeration, and root growth. Ideal for repotting or refreshing tired soil. See below for application instructions.

Drainage layer: While finer biochar is not typically used as a chunky drainage layer, a thin layer at the bottom of pots can help absorb excess drainage water and soluble nutrients, making them available to your plants when they need them later.

Epiphyte growing: Use as a primary medium for orchids and other epiphytes that thrive in airy, moisture-retentive substrates.

Application coverage and instructions

Top dressing rate: About 1/4 cup per plant. A 2 kg, 4 L bag covers approximately 70 top dress applications.

Soil mixing ratio: Combine 1 part Activated and Inoculated Biochar to 9 parts soil by volume, about 10 percent. For lighter blends or seed starting mixes, use closer to 5 percent. A 2 kg, 4 L bag will produce up to 40 L of enriched soil, depending on your mixing ratio.

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