Biochar: the Vineyard's Next Big Thing

You haven't heard of biochar? You're not alone, as Alex Russan explains.

A lot of viticulturists are talking about biochar these days but most people haven’t a clue what it even is.

Biochar is a soil amendment that is gaining popularity in agriculture, though it remains on the cutting edge in viticulture. It's essentially pulverized charcoal. It has the ability to build organic matter in poor or depleted soils, boost microbial populations and lower a vineyard's need for nutrient and water inputs – allowing for less human intervention, as well as lowering both grower's cost of production and carbon footprint. This means healthier soils, healthier vines, healthier environment, and happier grower. Biochar is made by charring plant material in a low enough oxygen environment that...

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