Biochar 0.5kg Mycoterra – Organic Soil Conditioner & Root Booster

Biochar 0.5kg Mycoterra is the ultimate organic amendment to turn a basic substrate into a high-performance super-soil, capable of retaining more water and nutrients while providing a luxury home for beneficial microbial life. This 98% pure vegetable carbon acts like a sponge and a battery for your plants, ensuring that every drop of fertilizer you use is absorbed rather than washed away.

Is your soil failing to hold onto nutrients?

You’ve probably felt that frustration: you buy top-quality fertilizers, you water your plants religiously, but they still look a bit dull or suffer from deficiencies. It’s not always about what you feed them, but where those nutrients go. If your soil structure is poor, water and food drain right out the bottom, leaving your roots hungry and your wallet empty. It’s like trying to fill a bucket with holes in it.

Continuing to grow in a "dead" or sandy substrate without structure leads to unstable pH levels, frequent drought stress, and a waste of expensive nutrients. The worst part is the feeling that you are doing everything right, yet the results don't match your effort. Your plants can't thrive if their foundation—the soil—isn't holding onto the essentials they need to build big, resinous flowers.

The solution is simpler than you think: Biochar 0.5kg Mycoterra. By integrating this high-quality charcoal into your mix, you create a permanent network of micropores that trap moisture and nutrients, making them available exactly when the plant needs them. Follow this phase-based guide to transform your growing medium into a professional-grade living soil.

Phase 1: Preparing the ground

Before you even open the bag, you need to assess your current situation. Biochar is a long-term amendment, meaning it stays in the soil for years (even centuries). It’s crucial to prepare your workspace and understand that Biochar works best when it interacts with other organic matter.

• Check your substrate: Is it new soil or reused? Biochar is excellent for recycling old Soil For Cannabis.
• Gather materials: You'll need a large container or tarp for mixing, gloves (charcoal dust is messy), and your base soil.
• Plan the mix: The goal is to create a homogeneous blend, not layers.
• Prepare organic matter: Biochar loves company. Have some compost or worm castings ready to mix in with it.

Phase 2: Setting up the product

Biochar is highly porous, which makes it effective, but it can also be hydrophobic (repel water) initially if not handled correctly. This phase ensures the product is primed and ready to work for you immediately.

1. Open carefully: The dust is fine and volatile. Open the bag gently to avoid a cloud of black dust.
2. The "Charging" technique: A pro tip is to mix the Biochar with Worm Humus or a liquid fertilizer solution 24 hours before adding it to your main soil. This fills the pores with nutrients.
3. Dosage calculation: For pots, aim for about 5-10% of the total volume. If applying to the ground, use approx. 450g per square meter or per large plant.
4. Moisten: Lightly spray the Biochar with water to stop the dust from flying and to start the absorption process.

Phase 3: Use / growing step by step

Now that your Biochar is prepped, it’s time to integrate it into your grow. This process ensures maximum contact between the charcoal, the soil particles, and the roots.

1. Application: Spread the Biochar (or your charged Biochar mix) evenly over the top of your soil.
2. Integration: Use a rake or hand trowel to mix it into the top 10-15 cm of the substrate. This is where most feeder roots will be.
3. Planting: Place your seeds or clones into the mix. The Biochar will immediately start regulating moisture around the young roots.
4. Watering: Water abundantly. You will notice the soil holds water longer than usual.
5. Monitoring: Watch your plants. They should show increased vigor. If you see yellowing tips initially, you may need to add a bit more nitrogen, as uncharged Biochar can temporarily absorb it.
6. Fertilizing: Continue with your regular feeding schedule. The Biochar will buffer the nutrients, preventing burn and leaching.

Phase 4: Closing, maintenance and learnings

One of the best things about Biochar is that it doesn't degrade. Once the cycle is over, you don't need to remove it. In fact, the soil becomes better with age. When you harvest, simply remove the main root ball, but leave the soil mix.

For the next cycle, you just need to add a top dressing of fresh compost or Cannabis fertilizers. The Biochar is already there, populated with millions of beneficial bacteria and fungi from your previous grow, ready to inoculate the new plants instantly. It’s an investment that pays off forever.

Advantages of following this flow instead of improvising

• Nutrient Efficiency: You stop wasting expensive fertilizers that usually drain away with runoff water.
• Drought Resistance: Your plants can survive longer periods without water thanks to the retention capacity of the charcoal.
• Microbial Haven: You create a permanent "hotel" for mycorrhizae and bacteria, which are essential for organic cultivation.
• pH Buffering: It helps stabilize the acidity of the soil over time, preventing lockouts.
• Sustainability: You are sequestering carbon in the soil, helping the environment while you grow.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use Biochar with mineral fertilizers?

Yes, absolutely. Biochar works great with mineral salts as it traps them and prevents salt buildup toxicity, releasing them slowly to the plant.

Do I need to add it every time I plant?

No. Biochar is extremely stable and lasts for hundreds of years in the soil. You only need to apply it once, although adding small amounts when topping up soil is fine.

Can I use it for hydroponics?

It is primarily designed for soil or coco coir blends. In pure hydroponic systems, the particles might clog pumps or filters.

Does it affect the flavor of the buds?

Indirectly, yes. By improving soil health and nutrient uptake, Biochar helps the plant express its full terpene profile, leading to tastier and more aromatic flowers.

Personal Experience of Pevgrow’s CEO (Alan)

I started using Biochar a few years ago when I wanted to stop buying new soil for every single cycle. My mistake at first was throwing it in dry right out of the bag—it actually sucked the nitrogen out of my soil for the first week! I learned quickly that you have to "activate" it first.

Now, I mix the Mycoterra Biochar with worm castings and a bit of molasses water and let it sit for a couple of days before mixing it into my pots. The difference in root mass is insane. When I pull up a plant after harvest, the root ball is dense, white, and completely woven through the charcoal bits. It’s a game-changer for reusing substrate.