Sonnenerde Organic Biochar, 30 l

The organic charcoal ensures that existing nutrients are better stored in your soil. With its large surface area, it provides the perfect habitat for desirable microorganisms. The organic charcoal by Sonnenerde is made from grain husks, sunflower hulls and fruit sludge - these components are heated to 600 °C in an airtight container, then extinguished with water.

Please note:

• Applying the biochar directly to the soil can have negative effects, as the biochar has to “charge” itself with nutrients and microbiology. For this reason, it is best to mix the biochar with fertiliser.
• If the biochar is used correctly, the humus content and soil fertility will rapidly increase, resulting in an improved soil structure (the soil becomes looser), increased water absorption and increased water storage capacity. This helps plants become more resistant to diseases and pests. It also supports plant growth and stable yields, especially in years with poor weather.

Compost additive:

• Material composted with plant charcoal smells intensely of forest soil. As soon as the first year, the finished compost promotes the growth of carrots, onions, herbs, beans, and peas. The treated soil improves from year to year ("terra preta effect"). From the second year onwards, you can expect better results from plants that need heavy fertiliser.

Liquid manure processing:

• Adding 4-5 kg of biochar per cubic meter of liquid manure causes the liquid manure to become completely odour-free within a few hours. The nitrogen contained in the liquid manure is bound by the biochar and is no longer lost even after the liquid manure is used. This effect alone can save around fertilisation costs.

Slurry treatment:

• By adding 4-5 kg of vegetable carbon per cubic metre of slurry, it becomes completely odourless within a few hours.

Manure processing:

• Vegetable carbon is ideal for manure management as it binds odours and nutrients and improves the climate in the stable. The use of plant charcoal also promotes the decomposition of manure and the build-up of humus in the field. Combining the biochar with rock meal provides trace elements and minerals for better soil fertility and humus build-up.