Grochar
by Diane - May 11th, 2012.Filed under: Amazon, GreenFingers, Harrod Horticultural.
1. GroChar by Carbon Gold -When plants decompose or are burned they release excess carbon into the atmosphere. We collect plant matter char it in a closed kiln and capture its carbon as biochar. Fo you to bury and lock into the earth, removing it from the atmosphere where it does harm and putting it in the soil where it does good. Biochar builds soil structure and helps roots take up more of the nutrients they need to grow. Ingredients: Biochar – from certified sustainable sources Mycorrhizal Fungi – to maximise nutrient uptake Wormcasts – full of beneficial bacteria Seaweed – rich in trace minerals for plant health and disease resistance.
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2. Grochar All Purpose Biochar Compost by Carbon Gold
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3. GroChar Seed Compost by Carbon Gold
Buy £4.99
Biochar at Harrod Horticultural
GroChar BioChar Concentrated Soil Enhancer 1kg – £6.95
The carbon-rich biochar in Soil Association approved GroChar BioChar Concentrated Soil Enhancer helps keep carbon in the soil for up to 50 years with only one application required – ever!The GroChar biochar’s effectiveness is further enhanced by the seaweed wormcast and mycorrhizal fungi ingredients which provide an attractive home for beneficial micro-organisms and stabilise nutrients in the soil so root growth and plant development are accelerated. This completely natural soil improver is made by turning waste plant material into charcoal through clean technology placing carbon in the soil and not into the atmosphere. Use GroChar BioChar Concentrated Soil Enhancer as a soil improver compost additive or apply directly under trees or vegetable transplants.
New products at GreenFingers
Carbon Gold BioChar Complex | GroChar Soil Enhancer 1kg £8.99
This concentrated Biochar Soil Improver is a 100% organic and effective soil enhancer which is ideal for propagation use. A great way of beating the summer drought Biochar is proven to reduce the need for watering by holding water in the upper layers of the soil where your plants can reach it. The revolutionary formula increases the productivity of most soils. It provides all you need for stronger healthier plants and crops with long term benefits for your soil.Take a look at the extra image to see for yourself the benefits of using Biochar. The raspberry canes on the right hand side were planted using the Biochar complex and as you can see they were not only taller but visually healthier and more likely to produce a strong harvest. While this product cuts out the need for costly and environmentally damaging fertilisers and also reduces the need for irrigation.Click to view our potting department. Check out the video below for more information.
Biochar Seed Compost | Organic and Peat Free Grochar 8ltr £8.99
This Biochar Organic and Peat Free Seed Compost is a versatile and effective growing medium which will get seeds and seedlings off to a stronger start. It yields high germination rates ensures that early root formation is healthy and helps transplants to establish quickly when potted or planted out. It is ideal for propagation and can be used as a soil improver and as a potting compost. Each pack contains the revolutionary Biochar compound which provides the main structure and increases the productivity of most soils. It also contains: Organic coir which acts as a peat replacement; a mix of organic Vegetable based nutrients; Mycorrhizal fungi to maximise the uptake of nutrients by plant root systems; Wormcasts to provide viable Actinomycetes bacteria that support Mycorrhizal activity; Kelp seaweed to promote vigour and disease resistance. Everything you need for stronger healthier plants and crops.In independent trials the results showed greater plant growth and productivity. The extra image we have added above shows the results of propagation trials conducted by a UK independent grower and horticultural advisor for the Soil Association. Squash seedlings were raised into 2 different types of compost with the Biochar compost used in the left hand side of the tray. The results show a significant difference with larger healthier plants resulting from the Biochar compost. 8 ltr bag suppliedWhat is Biochar? Biochar is a carbon-rich product similar to charcoal and largely resistant to decomposition. It can stabilise carbon that has been absorbed by growing plants and store it in the soil preventing it re-entering the carbon cycle making this an eco-friendly product. It has a porous structure which provides a protective environment for beneficial soil fungi and bacteria which help plant roots extend their reach resulting in greater plant growth. It retains moisture and reduces leaching of nutrients from the soil allowing savings in irrigation and fertiliser costs. Biochar has a number of benefits:Improves soil fertility and structureReduces the need for costly fertilisers such as nitrates and phosphates which significantly add to greenhouse gas emissionsReduces nitrate runoff which can pollute water systems and it also reduces nitrous oxide greenhouse gas emissionsImproves the ability for soil to retain water reducing irrigation costsClick to view our potting department
Organic and Peat Free Grochar Multi Purpose Compost 20ltr £10.99
This all purpose Biochar Compost is a versatile growing medium for propagation and can be used as a soil improver and as a potting compost. Each pack contains the revolutionary Biochar compound which provides the main structure and increases the productivity of most soils. It also contains: Organic coir which acts as a peat replacement; a mix of organic Vegetable based nutrients; Mycorrhizal fungi to maximise the uptake of nutrients by plant root systems; Wormcasts to provide viable Actinomycetes bacteria that support Mycorrhizal activity; Kelp seaweed to promote vigour and disease resistance. Everything you need for stronger healthier plants and crops.In independent trials the results showed greater plant growth and productivity. The extra image we have added above shows the results of tests conducted by a UK independent grower and gardening correspondent. Little Gem lettuce plugs were transplanted into 3 different types of potting compost with the Biochar compost used in the left hand tray. The results after 2 weeks show a significant difference with larger healthier plants resulting from the Biochar compost tray. 20 ltr bag suppliedWhat is Biochar? Biochar is a carbon-rich product similar to charcoal and largely resistant to decomposition. It can stabilise carbon that has been absorbed by growing plants and store it in the soil preventing it re-entering the carbon cycle making this an eco-friendly product. It has a porous structure which provides a protective environment for beneficial soil fungi and bacteria which help plant roots extend their reach resulting in greater plant growth. It retains moisture and reduces leaching of nutrients from the soil allowing savings in irrigation and fertiliser costs. Biochar has a number of benefits:Improves soil fertility and structureReduces the need for costly fertilisers such as nitrates and phosphates which significantly add to greenhouse gas emissionsReduces nitrate runoff which can pollute water systems and it also reduces nitrous oxide greenhouse gas emissionsImproves the ability for soil to retain water reducing irrigation costs100% organic and peat freeClick to view our potting department
Carbon Gold Offer £17.98
This fantastic Carbon Gold Offer comprises Carbon Gold Biochar Complex soil enhancer and Biochar Organic and Peat Free Seed Compost with a FREE 20 litre bag of Organic and Peat Free Grochar Multi Purpose Compost!