Enriched Biochar Soil Improver

Description

A ready to use, top quality soil improver designed to build long-term soil health through improved soil structure, nutrient and water retention and enhancement of beneficial soil bacteria and fungi

We start with our high grade biochar and blend with organic coconut coir, top quality wormcasts, and micronized rockdust to create the perfect soil improver mix. Your soil will thank you for it!

 

Benefits

• Long term soil improvement
• Greater aggregation and water retention in light soils
• Improved drainage and aeration in heavy soils
• Helps disease and pest resistance
• Improved fertility and soil structure
• Supports soil microbes and fungi populations
• Tastier fruit and veg due to the added minerals and trace elements
• Rich mix of nutrients and organic humus from top quality wormcasts
• ‘Locks’ carbon in the soil – directly offsetting your carbon footprint
• Sustainably produced and 100% organic

 

Biochar

Biochar is simply charcoal that is made suitable for soil. We make it by heating wood in the absence of oxygen, leaving behind a charcoal that is very porous and rich in carbon. We then grade it to the size most beneficial for the soil, then blend with the compost.

The millions of tiny pores in biochar enhances microbial activity, absorbs and releases water when needed, and holds onto nutrients so they are not leached out of the soil. It also provides structure and aeration to the soil – so essential for a healthy, living soil

Wormcasts (aka worm poo)

The richest natural fertilizer known to humans, wormcasts are packed full of natural plant growth promoters, humus, and micronutrients. The worms are fed on organic waste (never peat) and they live in the feed material for up to two years so you can be sure that every inch has been through a worm at least once. It is this key process that helps the soil structure and nutrients availability the root zone.

Volcanic Rock Dust

Contains two thirds of all known non-synthetic minerals, and is a natural method of replenishing essential trace elements to your soil. Rock Dust benefits include tastier fruit and vegetables and increased resistance to pests.

Organic Coconut Coir

An eco-friendly alternative to peat, with a high water & nutrient holding capacity. The coir increases the porosity of soil helping to keep it loose and airy for better root growth.

 

Made in The Lake District

We make our biochar is made right here in the Lake District from 100% sustainable wood. The wood is derived from woodland managed specifically to promote health and new life for our native trees and plants as well as creating better habitat for woodland birds and butterflies.

 

Biochar enhanced soil improver lasts for decades

Biochar does not break down in the soil, so its benefits remain for many years. Think of it as a long-term investment in your soil, with the added bonus of permanently locking up carbon – so it’s good for the planet too.

 

How to use

Top Dressing – Sprinkle over soil at a rate of 2kg per m2

Planting in the ground – Add a handful to planting hole when transplanting

Seed sowing – Sprinkle along seed drills before planting out

Pots + containers – Mix 100g per litre of compost

Standard application rate – 10%