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Compost + Biochar
Combining compost with biochar enhances soil fertility, creating a powerhouse blend that nourishes plants and promotes sustainable gardening.
What Is Terra Preta?
Learn about Terra Preta, the ancient Amazonian dark earth, and how biochar plays a role in its fertility.
Biochar’s Role in Boosting Water Retention
High-interporosity biochar significantly boosts water retention in coarse soils, especially when combined with compost and cover cropping.
Biochar as a Sustainable Product for the Removal of Odor Emissions
Biochar is a sustainable product that can be effectively used in various systems to remove odors.
Carbon Sequestration with Biochar
Biochar, created from biomass, traps carbon, improves soil by retaining nutrients and water, supports helpful microbes, increases crop yields, and removes about two tons of CO2 per dry ton.
Does Biochar Raise Soil pH?
Explore how biochar affects soil pH levels and why it's beneficial for balancing your garden’s soil health.
Biochars Reduce Mine Land Soil Bioavailable Metals
Scientists investigated the potential of using biochar made from local feedstocks, pine beetle–killed lodgepole pine and tamarisk, to remediate soils affected by mine lands.
Turning Paper Mill Waste into Useful Biochar
Explore how DS Smith and Wakefield are converting paper mill waste into useful biochar for sustainability.
The Effect of Water and Biochar on the Growth of Cherry Belle Radishes
In a groundbreaking experiment, Cherry Belle radishes were cultivated alongside biochar, unveiling a promising alliance that intrigued researchers with its potential to revolutionize agricultural practices.
Cloud 9 Rooftop Farm Uses Biochar For A Healthy Soil Ecosystem
Few people realize that biochar can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from soil, acting as a powerful carbon sink and helping to mitigate climate change while enhancing soil health.