In September 2024, Hurricane Helene swept through Western North Carolina, leaving a lasting impact on farms, forests, and rural communities. Torrential rains and high winds stripped fertile topsoil from fields,... read more →
Biochar provides remarkable benefits to orchard trees when added to the soil at the time of planting. Some benefits of biochar include water retention, nitrogen and soil nutrients retention, improved... read more →
In the world of agriculture, the battle between sustainable and conventional practices is a topic of great importance. In this blog article, we dive into the intriguing realm of sustainable... read more →
Healthy soil is the foundation of successful agriculture and sustainable ecosystems. However, soil compaction is a common challenge that hampers productivity and disrupts the natural balance of soil ecosystems. In... read more →
A pyrolysis plant or pyrolysis reactor, also called a biochar production machine, is a specialized piece of equipment used in the process of pyrolysis. Pyrolysis is a thermal decomposition process... read more →
Enhancing the health and productivity of orchards requires a comprehensive approach to soil management. One effective and sustainable solution gaining popularity is the application of biochar. In this article, we... read more →
Indoor plants not only add beauty and freshness to our living spaces but also provide numerous benefits for our well-being. To ensure their health and vitality, incorporating biochar into their... read more →
Introduction: When it comes to enhancing soil fertility and promoting plant growth, there are numerous options available, ranging from traditional soil amendments to innovative solutions. One such innovation gaining... read more →
Activated carbon and inoculated biochar are two different materials with distinct characteristics and applications. The main difference between activated carbon and inoculated biochar lies in their production processes, applications, and... read more →
When incorporated into composting processes, biochar offers numerous benefits that can enhance the quality and productivity of our soils. In this article, we delve into the remarkable advantages of using... read more →
Biochar is a type of charcoal that is produced by heating organic matter in a low-oxygen environment. It has become increasingly popular as a soil amendment due to its ability... read more →
Biochar is one of the most misunderstood products in the vegetable gardening world. Many gardeners think of it as a way to improve soil fertility, but that’s only part of... read more →
New Trial Results from Asheville Craft Cannabis In this side-by-side comparison, the hemp variety is Asheville Craft Cannabis Syskiyou Gold. At the start of the trial, the 2 clones of... read more →
Hemp field trials with biochar and beneficial microbes were conducted at Ball Farms in Fletcher, North Carolina during the 2018 growing season. NC State University Hemp Transplant Trial Half the... read more →
Hemp growers are relying on CharGrow's soil amendments to restore the biology in their soil. Based on the soil food web approach, soil scientist and CharGrow co-founder Jon Nilsson has... read more →
Biochar is rapidly replacing perlite as the medium-of-choice for green roofs, and biochar is an ideal soil-less component to green roof installations, particularly for its characteristics of high surface area, high activity, porosity... read more →
All of us in the compost world are familiar with the carbon to nitrogen ratio when setting up a compost operation. There is also a different form of carbon called... read more →
Carbonized wood or charcoal has an extraordinary combination of properties that make it the carbon of choice for many applications, from potting media to bioremediation. Wood-based carbon is highly reactive,... read more →
Biochar is a carbon-rich material that can significantly improve your soil’s health and productivity, especially if it is not already very fertile. For example, biochar benefits include decreasing soil acidity,... read more →
Two of biochar’s most valued benefits for plant growth are nutrient and water retention. When worked into the soil, biochar can prevent nutrients from leaching out and water from draining... read more →
Biochar’s remarkable properties make it incredibly useful for many agricultural applications, including improving plant productivity and water quality. But because biochar is so broadly applicable, you may be wondering exactly... read more →
There’s no doubt biochar can benefit many different types of soil. Due to its high adsorption and nutrient holding capacity, biochar can prevent both water and nutrients from leaching while... read more →
Question 1: What is biochar? Biochar is a charcoal-like material most commonly made by heating plant matter, or biomass, in the absence of oxygen. Biochar offers a viable way of... read more →
Remediation projects using biochar, or charcoal made from things like trees and organic matter, continue to be explored. Due to the porous structure of carbons like biochar, they're effective at... read more →
Biochar, charcoal, and activated carbon are three forms of carbon that have a lot of overlap, with very similar composition and methods of production. Figuring out the differences between the... read more →
Biomass Pyrolysis is the thermo-chemical decomposition of organic materials by heating in the absence of oxygen. Controlled pyrolysis has been approved by the UN as a Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) for... read more →
When early Europeans arrived in North America they were amazed by the extremely fertile grassland soils that were present in the new "wild" lands they visited. These soils, which we... read more →
For many years, growers have asked, “How do I get the best results”? The short answer: don’t kill the biology that feeds you. In production agriculture, many cultural practices can... read more →
It's All About the Biology! Understanding What Happens Below Ground. When the right set of organisms are present and performing their functions in the soil, both plant health and profitability soar.... read more →