Boost Your Survival Gardening with Biochar

October 10th, 2012 |

What is biochar? And how can it help with your survival gardening?

Here’s a definition from Wikipedia, which I’ve edited to include the most relevant points.

“Biochar is a name for charcoal when it is used for particular purposes, especially as a soil amendment…Independently, biochar can increase soil fertility, raise agricultural productivity…Biochar is a stable solid, rich in carbon and can endure in soil for thousands of years.”

Below are videos to give you a better overview of biochar and its benefits. Then below the videos is info about an inexpensive, all natural plant fertilizer for your survival garden which contains biochar.

Here is an excellent, brief overview of biochar and what it can do for soil.

For a more in depth look at the manufacture and benefits of biochar, watch this video.

If you can spend an hour, watch this excellent and fascinating documentary about biochar, also called Terra Preta. It’s called “Secrets of Eldorado” and explains that there really was a magical source of gold in South America–black, agricultural gold.

To try biochar in your survival garden soil, get EcoFeed, an all natural, plant based, chemical free, organic fertilizer. It’s inexpensive and comes in a two pound bag.

Here are more of its features and benefits.

It supports sustainable practices>
It’s made from all plant byproducts–no animal or human waste (contains coffee by-product).
Provides the nutrients your flowers, plants, vegetables, lawns, shrubs, and crops need for lush growth and vibrant color.
When used as directed, it eliminates the need for chemical fertilizers.
There’s no need for multiple formulas.
It contains Biochar to improve soil pH, reduces toxicity, and absorbs nutrients.
It reduces greenhouse gases in the soil.
It’s ideal for residential and municipal applications.
It comes in pellet form to prevent leaching and can be applied throughout the year.
It holds nitrogen and essential nutrients near roots where your plant can use them.
Its fibrous structure improves soil consistency.
It recycles beneficial organic waste, keeping it out of landfills and waterways.
It helps support living soil organisms.
It’s safe for children and pets.

To get EcoFeed, simply click on its image below, and you’ll be taken to the Amazon.com page where it’s featured. Add it to your cart to start the order process.

I’m eager to try it in my garden beds.

What do you think? Have you tried biochar in your survival garden? If so, what results did you have? Leave a comment and tell other survival gardeners about it.

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