Rice Husk Biochar 160 Size (Approx. 127L) Natural Cultivation

Rice husk charcoal made with love from rice grown with natural cultivation and care. (^^)
Ships in a 160-size cardboard box.
Weighs approximately 14kg.

Please note that there may be uneven burning or the inclusion of newspaper used for ignition.
Please understand that shipping may be delayed during prolonged rainy periods.

Benefits of Rice Husk Charcoal:
1. Improves Soil Physical and Chemical Properties
  - Enhances Aeration and Drainage: Creates air pockets when mixed with soil, aiding root respiration and preventing root rot.
  - Strengthens Water and Nutrient Retention: The porous structure retains moisture and fertilizer, keeping them in a form that plants can easily absorb.
  - Corrects Acidic Soil: Being alkaline, it adjusts acidic soil towards the slightly acidic to neutral pH that vegetables prefer.
  - Supplies Trace Elements: Rich in minerals like silica, promoting robust plant growth.
2. Activates Microorganisms and Roots
  - Habitat for Microorganisms: The pores in the charcoal serve as homes for microorganisms, increasing soil microbial populations and enriching the soil.
  - Promotes Root Growth: Creates fluffy soil, making it easier for roots to extend.
3. Other Benefits (Pest Repellent, Deodorizing, Heat Retention)
  - Pest Repellent: Has properties that repel pests like aphids and slugs; effective when sprinkled around the base of plants.
  - Deodorizing Effect: Absorbs odors from compost and other materials.
  - Heat Retention and Mulching: When mixed into soil in winter, it provides insulation. When spread on the surface as a mulch, it suppresses weeds and prevents drying.
[Precautions]
Overuse can potentially make the soil too alkaline (increase pH). Therefore, it is generally recommended to mix it in at a ratio of 10-20% of the soil volume.