{"product_id":"agricarb-horticultural-charcoal-500ml","title":"AgriCarb Horticultural Charcoal – 500ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eImpressive water retention\u003cbr\u003eSterile\u003cbr\u003eNeutral pH\u003cbr\u003eAerates soil\u003cbr\u003eImproves root growth\u003cbr\u003eIncreases nutrient retention\u003cbr\u003eWill not rot\u003cbr\u003ePrevents mold and mildew\u003cbr\u003eHelps root anchorage\u003cbr\u003ePromotes rapid growth\u003cbr\u003eImproves soil quality\u003cbr\u003eVersatile\u003cbr\u003eCan be used alone or in mixes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReady to add to any Aroid potting mix!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAgriCarb-GAC is a low activation level granular activated carbon produced from macadamia nut shells using an autogenous steam activation process. Macadamia nut shells are sourced locally as a waste material from the annual harvest of macadamia nuts. AgriCarb-GAC is therefore produced from a sustainable and renewable source. The end product is a high-density carbon structure with a developed internal porous structure, lending itself towards adsorption processes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePRODUCT BENEFITS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe addition of such a carbon to a soil adds multiple benefits:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncreased carbon content aids soil health through promoting microbial growth, both through providing a porous structure with a high surface area on which to seat, as well as providing high-purity carbon for cellular growth.\u003cbr\u003eFurther benefits are increased moisture.\u003cbr\u003eImproved nutrient retention within the soils, where it remains accessible for growth for longer periods of time (high CEC value).\u003cbr\u003eHOW TO USE\u003cbr\u003eFor soil mixtures intended for container plants including bonsai, add between 2 - 5% AgriCarb-GAC of the total soil volume.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo increase the yield of vegetables in the garden, add roughly 500g of carbon per m2 prior to planting, digging the carbon into the soil to a depth within reach of the plant roots. (You can also combine it with other soil amendments such as manure, compost or lime and work these in simultaneously.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarbon is not a substitute for a balanced fertilizer regime, however it does suspend available nutrients making them available to plant roots over an extended period.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReady to add to any Aroid potting mix!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fuzzy Roots Imports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48900088103168,"sku":"SKU 6386","price":38.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/3795\/8144\/products\/15-1.png?v=1707071565","url":"https:\/\/fuzzyroots.co.za\/products\/agricarb-horticultural-charcoal-500ml","provider":"Fuzzy Roots","version":"1.0","type":"link"}