{"product_id":"bioboost-unamended-biochar","title":"BioBoost Unamended Biochar","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePlain biochar for your soil-building mix\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBioBoost is unamended biochar with no added fertilizers, extracts, or microbial inoculants. Prepare it with compost, then blend it into your garden soil or potting mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts porous structure provides habitat for soil microorganisms and can help retain nutrients and water. Results depend on the soil, plants, and application rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChoose your size\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1.5 lb:\u003c\/strong\u003e Makes about 17 gallons of finished soil blend at the 5% biochar rate below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6 lb:\u003c\/strong\u003e Makes about 69 gallons of finished soil blend at the 5% biochar rate below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinished volumes are planning estimates, based on the raw-supply specification of 350 lb per 27 cubic feet. Moisture, particle size, and settling affect volume; use scoops when mixing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSizes are net product weight, excluding packaging. Shipping is calculated at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s inside\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBiochar only. This product is supplied unamended and is not pre-charged with nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePrepare before planting\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGently wet the biochar to reduce dust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix approximately equal volumes of biochar and finished compost or worm castings. Keep the mixture moist and allow about two weeks for conditioning before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a small initial trial, mix 1 part of this prepared blend with 9 parts soil or potting mix. This gives approximately 5% biochar in the final mix by volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeasure with the same cup or scoop throughout. Biochar is much lighter than castings, so mix recipes by volume rather than substituting equal weights.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBiochar is a soil amendment, not a complete fertilizer or stand-alone growing medium. Start with a small planting area to see how your plants respond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHandling and storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid breathing dust. Store covered and keep the package protected from the weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/0877\/6445\/files\/bioboost-growing-guide.pdf?v=1789764554\"\u003eDownload the one-page growing guide (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iowa Worm Farm","offers":[{"title":"1.5 lb","offer_id":48455403864290,"sku":"sku-46054712606973","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 lb","offer_id":48455403897058,"sku":"sku-46054712639741","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/6107\/2354\/files\/bioboost-by-iowa-worm-farm-biochar.jpg?v=1789783455","url":"https:\/\/prairiegardener.com\/products\/bioboost-unamended-biochar","provider":"Prairie Gardener Supply Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}