{"product_id":"bio-char","title":"Bio-Char","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBio-char is a super charcoal made by heating any biomass without the presence of oxygen. Green Houston's Bio-char is manufactured at the highest standard from natural renewable pine wood sources. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBio-char capillaries provide a tremendous amount of water holding capacity and are the perfect size for hosting soil bacteria ranging from 0.5 to 5.0 micron in size. These carbon granules can be viewed as mini micro factories and homes for microbes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImproves soil \u003cstrong\u003ewater retention\u003c\/strong\u003e and water balancing i.e. increases the water holding capacity of sandy soils and reduces water logging in clay soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves soil heath through the\u003cstrong\u003e perfect habitat \"home\" for supporting microbes (\u003ca title=\"Soil Microbes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=Soil%20Microbes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esoil microbes\u003c\/a\u003e) and AMF (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.greenhouston.co.za\/products\/mycoroot\"\u003eMycorrhizal Fungi\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves the availability of soil nutrients by storing nutrients during times of high concentration (i.e. when using liquid nutrients) and slow-releasing them later. \u003cspan\u003eDecreases nutrient run of.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncreased cation exchange capacity in soils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePermanently sequester carbon in soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduce soil acidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from 100% recycled pine wood\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduce soil emissions of greenhouse gasses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegistered group 3 fertilizer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHow does Bio-char work?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach bio-char granule comprises of a clump of hollow carbon capillaries of approximately 10 to 20 micrometres in diameter. These capillaries provide water holding capacity and provide an ideal space for beneficial soil microbes to establish and thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carbon walls that make up these capillaries are approximately 1 to 2 micrometres thick and contain tiny pores. These pores have diameters in nanometres and have the ability to attract and store organic nutrients by a phenomenon known as adsorption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdsorb Carbon has a minimum pore surface area of 400 m2 \/g. The nutrients stored in these pores provide a convenient food source for the soil microbes living inside the carbon capillaries. Furthermore, when the concentration of these nutrients in the soil lowers, the nutrients tend to desorb and return to the soil, delivering essentially a slow release mechanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is specifically manufactured at elevated temperatures above 800 C to deliver the required porosity and to drive out volatiles, including Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs), known carcinogens, to safe levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eProperties\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.425 – 1.640 mm material.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIodine Number -  471 mg\/g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFixed Carbon Content - 90%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsh Content \u003cspan\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003e3%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoisture content  \u003cspan\u003e-  \u003c\/span\u003e5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH \u003cspan\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003e10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulk Density \u003cspan\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003e100 kg\/m3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAverage pore Diameter \u003cspan\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003e18 Å\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Pore Volume \u003cspan\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003e245 cm3\/kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicro-pore (below 1 nm) Volume \u003cspan\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003e182 cm3\/kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Surface Area \u003cspan\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003e 551 m2\/g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicro-pore(below 1 nm) Area  \u003cspan\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003e471 m2\/g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5L - 30L packs made with \u003cstrong\u003e100% recycled plastic\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e80L with white polypropylene bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1000L in a large durable bulk bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eActivate your Bio-char:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre wet your biochar with dechlorinated water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.greenhouston.co.za\/products\/environoc-401-plant-growth\" title=\"401 Environoc\"\u003eEnvironoc 401 Byodyne\u003c\/a\u003e or high quality compost\/wormcastings to enoculate your biochar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonus: Add in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.greenhouston.co.za\/products\/100-molasses\" title=\"Molasses\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMolasses\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.greenhouston.co.za\/products\/fulvic-acid\" title=\"Fulvic acid\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efluvic acid\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.greenhouston.co.za\/products\/humic-acid\" title=\"Humic Acid\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehumic acid\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.greenhouston.co.za\/products\/kelp-meal\" title=\"Kelp Meal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ekelp meal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet sit for about 3 days and then apply to soil mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePlanting soil:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd approximately 3%-10% Bio-char to soil mix. Mix well until evenly spread throughout the soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSoil Amendment:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e30L of growing medium: \u003c\/strong\u003eAdd \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eapprox. 6\u003c\/span\u003e cups (1.5L).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePer 1L of growing medium: \u003c\/strong\u003eAdd\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eapprox.\u003c\/span\u003e 3 tablespoons\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e (50ml). \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGarden bed top dress: \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse approx. 150g (1.5L) per square meter, work into top layer of soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCompost: \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat for use in a compost heap. 50 - 200L of bio-char per cubic meter (m³) of raw material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivate with composting soil microbes: \u003ca title=\"Soil microbes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.greenhouston.co.za\/producthttps:\/\/www.greenhouston.co.za\/products\/environoc-501-post-harvests\/environoc-401-plant-growth\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eByodyne Environoc 501\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePer Ha:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally, biochar has been used at rates of 1 – 2 tonnes Per Ha.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis would be applied the same way as you would apply Lime.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHowever small amounts applied in the top soil will still be \u003c\/span\u003ebeneficial at application rates of 150kg Per Ha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1L (approx. 160g)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHelpful tips:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBio-char will absorb liquid nutrients and release it slowly later, take this into account when top dressing with bio-char. It is highly recommend to pre-activate it.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eApplication not recommended in windy environments if the bio-char is dry.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor placement of large or custom orders contact us at: office@greenhouston.co.za \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e","brand":"Green Houston","offers":[{"title":"2L","offer_id":39784563015833,"sku":"","price":50.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"30L","offer_id":41047581229209,"sku":"","price":300.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1m3 (1000L)","offer_id":41068269535385,"sku":"","price":9400.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0344\/9087\/6044\/products\/bio-char-watermark_89dfdb87-6da2-4c03-a2ad-acff9f3565e9.png?v=1601455074","url":"https:\/\/greenwares.myshopify.com\/products\/bio-char","provider":"Green Houston","version":"1.0","type":"link"}