{"product_id":"terra-preta-pflanzenkohle","title":"Pure biochar from cocoa shells","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0354\/0959\/2458\/files\/meinwoody_terra-preta_EBC-European-Biochar-Certificate_web_480x480.png?v=1704868377\" alt=\"\" width=\"246\" height=\"246\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBiochar from cocoa shells - a sustainable product created by pyrolyzing cocoa shells. These shells are a byproduct of the cocoa industry and are usually discarded during the production of cocoa and chocolate. By converting them into biochar, this waste product gains new value.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBiochar\u003c\/strong\u003e is an excellent soil improver with many positive properties that promote plant growth and soil quality. It works in various ways:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncreased water retention\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBiochar has a porous structure that allows the soil to retain water better. This is particularly helpful in dry regions or during periods of drought, as plants are supplied with water for longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutrient storage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDue to its many pores, biochar can absorb nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium and gradually release them to plants. This prevents nutrients from being leached out, and the soil remains fertile in the long term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImprovement of soil structure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBiochar loosens the soil and improves aeration. This promotes root growth and the activity of soil organisms, which further improve the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePromotion of soil life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMicroorganisms, such as beneficial bacteria and fungi, find an ideal habitat in the pores of biochar. These microorganisms are important for soil fertility as they decompose organic matter and make nutrients available to plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong-term carbon sequestration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince biochar is very stable, the carbon bound in the charcoal remains in the soil for long periods. This helps to sequester CO₂ from the atmosphere, thus contributing to climate protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImprovement of pH value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn acidic soils, biochar can increase the pH value and thus make the soil more neutral, which is better for many plant species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eBiochar is often mixed with compost or organic material and then incorporated into the soil. This ensures that the charcoal is optimally integrated into the soil and can unfold its effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, biochar helps to make the soil more fertile, nutrient-rich, and resilient, which can improve yields in horticulture or agriculture in the long term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBiochar\u003c\/strong\u003e acts like a sponge, storing water and nutrients. It can hold 2.5 times its own weight in liquid and nutrients. In addition, nitrate leaching is reduced by an average of 40% due to these storage properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved utilization of introduced feed with qualitatively and quantitatively better output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFewer passes\/ha for tillage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced use of industrial fertilizers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced use of pesticides due to higher microbial activity and better immune response of crops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreased formation of organic humus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFarmyard manure becomes more efficient\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrevention of new resistances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoils and crops become more stress-resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecuring and increasing agricultural production in the face of climate damage (e.g., reduction of drought stress)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduction of nitrate and phosphorus leaching into groundwater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore positive climate balance of agricultural production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the negatively charged surfaces, minerals can adhere, which increases the cation exchange capacity of the soil. Nitrogen compounds are made available to plants, and the formation of nitrous oxide after rainfall is significantly reduced. This keeps nutrients in the soil for longer. Biochar also contains a variety of important trace elements and nutrients. According to the new EU Fertilizer Ordinance, it is also recognized as an organic solid fertilizer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBiochar is good for the climate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiochar exhibits pronounced conductivity, which promotes the exchange of electrons between enzymes and thus increases the REDOX potential. Bacteria and enzymes use the charcoal as a catalyst to accelerate the conversion of biomass into humus. A biofilm of beneficial soil bacteria forms around the biochar, as all the necessary conditions for their reproduction are met: water, nutrients, habitat, and optimal reaction conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplication notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoil application: In many soils, the carbon content has fallen so sharply that the creation of a self-regenerating, living humic soil is only possible with considerable effort and over several generations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Evolutio GmbH - meinwoody.de","offers":[{"title":"2 liters","offer_id":48411313013001,"sku":"","price":5.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 liters","offer_id":48411313045769,"sku":"","price":9.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 liters","offer_id":48411313078537,"sku":"","price":14.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 liters","offer_id":48411313144073,"sku":"","price":27.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0354\/0959\/2458\/files\/meinwoody_Terra-Magicka-Pflanzenkohle.jpg?v=1726234396","url":"https:\/\/www.meinwoody.de\/en\/products\/terra-preta-pflanzenkohle","provider":"meinwoody.de","version":"1.0","type":"link"}