{"product_id":"black-owl-biochar-soil-amendment","title":"Black Owl Biochar Soil Amendment (Peat Free)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Owl Premium Biochar (B.O.B)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-quality soil amendment sourced from Biochar Supreme, a local Washington producer that makes biochar by pyrolyzing 100% clean, unprocessed virgin wood waste from sustainably managed forests. It is \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0246\/9533\/files\/OMRI-Certification-2014.jpg?4205\"\u003eOMRI Listed\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f1f8e9; border: 1px solid #c8e6c9; border-left: 5px solid #2e7d32; padding: 18px; margin-bottom: 25px; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px; color: #1b5e20;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey things we want you to know\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMix rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5% to 8% of your total soil media, or 2% to 3% in field soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest placement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Near the soil surface in the root zone, pre-mixed with compost and watered in to reduce wind erosion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free in the continental USA. Yard tote orders must be placed by phone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Product Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves soil structure and fertility, water retention and drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePositively charged surfaces attract nutrients such as nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus, a property called cation exchange capacity (CEC). This helps hold nutrients in the root zone so they are less likely to leach with watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur own research trials showed an 8-9% increase in growth and yields using our KiS Biochar Soil versus our Water-Only Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from 100% virgin wood waste from sustainably managed forests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeat free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Biochar Is Made\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePyrolysis means decomposition with heat, much like baking biomass in an oven without oxygen. Higher temperature pyrolysis produces biochar with a higher surface area and stores stable carbon in the soil. The process releases flammable gases that are used as heat energy for the Washington State energy grid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuggested Application\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace biochar near the surface of the soil in the root zone, where most nutrient cycling and uptake takes place. For new landscaping or construction areas, deeper placement is preferable. The likelihood of wind erosion is significantly reduced when biochar is pre-mixed with compost, watered down and thoroughly incorporated into the soil. It can also be mixed with liquid manures and applied as a slurry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are creating your own soil mix, we recommend 5% to 8% of your total media. In field soils, application rates of 2% to 3% show benefits. Our Commercial Grower's Mix contains 5% biochar by volume and our Biochar Soil Mix contains 8% by volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor specific application rates from Biochar Supreme, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/black-owl-biochar.myshopify.com\/pages\/applications\"\u003esee their application guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Bulk Orders\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree shipping in the continental USA only. This does not include Alaska, American Samoa, Micronesia, Guam, Hawaii, Marshall Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Armed Forces Americas, Armed Forces Europe or Armed Forces Pacific.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBulk orders come in 2 yard totes. Repackaging into 1 yard totes carries an additional fee. Please contact us at (425) 558-0990 for a freight quote or pickup options in Washington.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLab Reports \u0026amp; Resources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kisorganics.com\/blogs\/podcast\/episode-14-all-about-biochar-with-renel-anderson\"\u003eCannabis Cultivation \u0026amp; Science Podcast: Episode 14, All About Biochar with Renel Anderson\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kisorganics.com\/blogs\/podcast\/episode-78-benefits-and-uses-for-biochar-with-tom-miles\"\u003eCannabis Cultivation \u0026amp; Science Podcast: Episode 78, Benefits and Uses for Biochar with Tom Miles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kisorganics.com\/blogs\/news\/basics-to-mixing-your-own-soil\"\u003e7 Important Things When Building a Living Soil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kisorganics.com\/blogs\/news\/96109057-the-economics-of-water-only-soils\"\u003eThe Economics of Water Only Soils\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kisorganics.com\/blogs\/news\/a-comparison-of-living-soil-methodologies-in-relation-to-plant-health-and-yield-in-a-controlled-environment-for-cannabis\"\u003eA Comparison of Living Soil Methodologies in Relation to Plant Health and Yield in a Controlled Environment for Cannabis\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kisorganics.com\/blogs\/news\/a-cost-analysis-of-kis-organics-soil-over-a-3-year-period\"\u003eA Cost Analysis of KiS Organics Soil Over A 3 Year Period\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated products\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kis-organics-biochar-soil-mix\"\u003eKiS Biochar Soil Mix\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kis-organics-water-only-soil-mix\"\u003eKiS Water Only Soil Mix\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KIS Organics","offers":[{"title":"1\/2 gallon - FREE SHIPPING","offer_id":37748580155541,"sku":"BOB-HALFGAL","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 gallon - FREE SHIPPING","offer_id":37748593950869,"sku":"BOB-01GAL","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 cubic ft - FREE SHIPPING","offer_id":11816165121,"sku":"BOB-01CF","price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 yard = 27 cubic ft. via LTL Freight (CALL TO ORDER) This product comes in 2 yard totes. 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