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WITH BIOCHAR & BENEFICIALS

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WITH BIOCHAR& BENEFICIALS

Long live the SOIL FOOD WEB

BACTERIA: microscopic living organisms, usually one-celled,

that can be found everywhere

MYCORRHIZAE: is a symbiotic association between a fungus and the roots of a vascular plant

HOW IT

WORKS

FEED THE SOIL, NOT THE PLANT.

what is biochar?BIOCHAR: solid material obtained from the carbonisation of biomass added to soils with the intention of improving soil functions

BIOCHAR & WHY IT WORKS

❖ complex porous structure➢ large amount of surface area➢ water retention➢ nutrient retention

■ cation exchange capacity➢ home for microorganisms➢ Soil Aeration➢ low thermal conductivity

❖ carbon based soil amendment➢ carbon filter for atmosphere

LOOK AT THE BENEFITS!

PROTECT THE PLANET FOR OUR FUTURE… IT’S UP TO YOU!!