First off, WHAT IS BIO-CHAR?
Biochar is charcoal that is produced by pyrolysis of biomass, yet in the absence of oxygen, and is used as a soil ameliorate for both carbon sequestration and soil health benefits. Biochar is a stable solid that is rich in carbon and can endure in soil for thousands of years.
One hectare of industrial hemp can absorb 15 tonnes of CO2 per hectare. Hemp's rapid growth makes it one of the fastest CO2-to-biomass conversion tools available, more efficient than agroforestry. It is possible to grow two crops per year so CO2 absorption can be doubled. The growing cycle for hemp is approximately 108 to 120 days.
Biochar is a carbon-rich organic material, an organic amendment, and a by-product derived from biomass by pyrolysis under high-temperature and low-oxygen conditions. In addition, the biochar amendment to the soil proved to be beneficial to improve soil quality and retain nutrients, thereby enhancing plant growth.
IS THERE A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CHARCOAL AND BIOCHAR?
Biochar is used as a soil amendment, and charcoal is used as a fuel. Well made biochar will be lighter in weight and contain less BTUs per volume than charcoal.
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Learn more about bio-char in this episode of the Hemp sTalk Podcast.