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Charlie Charcoal™ is a high quality horticultural charcoal/biochar that is of great benefit in sandy soils. As a permanent source of carbon, charcoal acts as a sponge to hold onto water and nutrients (having a high cation exchange capacity or CEC) and has a very large surface area - making it an ideal home for millions of beneficial soil microbes.
Charlie Charcoal™ is quite unique among biochars as it has a very low pH, so will be hugely beneficial to people in coastal regions that struggle in limestone/sandy soil; and it also means that Charlie Charcoal™ is a great addition to pots and planters where you are wanting to grow acid loving plants (eg. azaleas, camellias, blueberries, gardenias).
Key benefits of using Charlie Charcoal™ in your soil are:
ü Lowers pH of alkaline soils which improves mineral uptake by plants
ü Increases nutrient holding capacity in the root zone.
ü Supports soil microbial activity which help feed your plants.
ü Provides high level of silicon which improves plant disease resistance
ü Provides high levels of iron which combats iron deficiency and leaf chlorosis.
ü Low phosphorus levels make it safe for use on native plants.
ü An excellent addition to compost bins and can reduce smells.
ü Improves wettability and water holding capacity in sandy soils
ü Increases soil organic matter and carbon levels on a permanent basis.
ü Improves paramagnetism
Charlie Charcoal™ Analysis:
• Cation Exchange Capacity: 24
• Paramagnetism: 750
• Organic matter content 96%
• Conductivity (1:5 water) 0.057 mS/cm
• High silicon content 161 ppm
• High iron content 182 ppm
• Low phosphorus 13 ppm
Application Rates:
• A minimum of 2-5 lts / m² is recommended. Apply higher rates on sandy soils (up to 10lts/m2).
• Turn into the top 100 mm of soil.
• Add between 10% by volume to potting mixes
• Add up to 40% by volume when a low pH growing medium is required.
• Add up to 10% by volume when making compost to support microbial activity
• Charlie Charcoal™ is a perfect accompaniment to Rocky Rock Dust™
Precautions
Charlie Charcoal™ is non-toxic and safe to use for all plants. It is Certified Organic. The use of a dust mask is recommended when this product is dry as fine dust particles may become airborne.
Charlie Charcoal™ should not be applied where a source of ignition could ignite a high concentration of airborne particles.
TOP TIP: We can also supply beneficial microbes to inoculate Charlie Charcoal™ before using it in your soil. Super charge it by adding liquid nutrients like kelp, fish hydrolysate or worm juice - mix the nutrient liquid with a bucket of water, tip 5 litres of the liquid into a bucket of Charlie Charcoal™ and leave for a few hours before applying. (Think of charcoal as a sponge with billions of tiny holes to fill, so nutrient charging your Charlie Charcoal™ will give you great results in your garden much sooner.)
1,000L/1m3 bulkabag price does not include delivery. Please check with us as delivery rates will vary depending on delivery method. You are welcome to collect the bulkabag in a trailer (or use one of our courtesy trailers). Please pre-order the bulkabag to avoid delays