RhizoChar™
All-Natural soil amendment for the holistic garden.
RhizoChar™ is a carbon-based soil amendment inoculated with living micro-organisms necessary for optimum soil health and plant growth. The carbon granules also contain enriched substrates and foods.
Research has shown that this formulation allows the microbes to survive
harsh soil environments, increase nutrient cycling and improve plant health. The
organisms are dormant until exposed to root exudates, water and warmth. Once
exposed to these elements they begin their growth cycle. Note: this is living material,
not chemical. Shelf life of approximately one-year.
How It Works and Benefits
Over application of chemical fertilizers
and pesticides along with harsh tillage of the soil deplete beneficial soil
micro-organisms. RhizoChar™ helps replenish these important microbes by
providing them on a carbon-based carrier to “seed” your soil near the plant
root system called the “rhizosphere.” A
symbiotic relationship develops in this area between the plant root and the
various organisms; each feeds off the other’s waste.
- All Natural - No Chemicals.
- Safe – Free of plant and human pathogens.
- Easy application – Just add a few granules near a seed or existing root
system.
- Healthier plants – replenishes beneficial flora and fauna necessary for
healthy roots and plants.
- Reduced fertilizer input – microbes surrounding the
root assist nutrient/mineral uptake to root.
- Improved water and nutrient uptake - Mycorrhizal fungi included
in this mix grow hyphae that attach to plant roots and act like an
extended root system providing nutrients and water to the plant.
- Increased plant growth/yield – University tests confirm
increased tomato and corn yields.
- Natural Pest repellent – microbe produced enzymes naturally
repel some invertebrate pests.
RhizoChar™ is Very Green!
One of the
key benefits of a soil rich with beneficial micro-organisms is the ability of
some of the organisms to fix carbon into the soil. Recent research has
identified one substance called glomalin that is made by fungi contained in our
product. Glomalin is a carbon sink that reduces total CO2 levels in
the atmosphere. Scientists believe that glomalin is responsible for up to 1/3
of the carbon sequestered in the soil.
A Little Goes a Long Way
Each
granule contains millions of micro-organisms along with starter nutrients. Farm
and university testing confirm that a contact method of planting (adding a few
granules around a seed) is sufficient to begin the growth process around the
roots. One heaping tablespoon will provide benefits for 10 linear feet of row planting or one small transplant!
For example; a 1.5 lb box of RhizoChar can be used as follows:
|
Row Planting linear feet |
Transplants |
|
|
500 |
0 |
1,200 |
|
300 |
20 |
950 |
|
0 |
50 |
500 |
* Based on 30 inch row spacing and 10 sq ft per transplant