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Horticultural Grade Charcoal

All charcoal screened over stainless steel screens to maintain high quality standards.

Product is packaged in plastic laminated heavy kraft bags.

                   
MINIMUM ORDER: 1 PALLET (36 BAGS)
 
ITEM # Description Weight/Bag Thru Screen Retained by Screen Bags/Plt
MEXCHAR #1 Suitable for Orchid Growers 50lbs 1/2" Opening 1/4" Opening (4 Mesh) 36 Bags
MEXCHAR #2 Suitable for Soil Mixes 50lbs 1/4" (4 mesh) 1/8" Opening (6 Mesh) 36 Bags
MEXCHAR # 3   50lbs 1/8" (6 Mesh) 1/32" Opening (12 Mesh) 36 Bags
MEXCHAR # 4   50lbs Less than 1/64" Opening   36 Bags
                   
CHARACTERISTICS
 
Increases soils physical quality
By its shape and its absorbent properties, charcoal will help stabilize soil humidity and texture.
 
pH
Charcoal has a pH of around 8.5.
 
Absorbing properties
Not only does charcoal absorb excess humidity, but also some toxic elements which may be present in the soil.
 
Antioxidant
Prevents root-rot.
 
Porosity
Charcoal may help attain proper porosity levels in soil mixes.
 
 
USEAGE
 
 
Soil mix
Either mixed with potting soil, compost or peat moss, charcoal is useful in lightening the soil and bringing out all its benefits.
 
Terrariums
Due to its absorbing properties, charcoal is used as a water reservoir, an odour absorbent and at in the same time prevents rotting of the roots. Charcoal is usually deposited on top of small rocks in order to help drainage.
 
Orchids
All orchids lovers around the world have discovered the virtues of charcoal through most soil mixes.
 
African violets
Its has been used by many African violet lovers since carbon is useful for this particular plant.
A fine granular size is added to the soilless mix in order to stabilize the humidity level and prevent it from fluctuating.
 
Lawn
Fine charcoal powder used on lawns (golf) absorbs and eliminates excess amounts of fertilizer and chemicals present in the soil.
 
Transplanting trees
Before transplanting a tree, you may place a few charcoal pieces at bottom of hole. It will absorb and purify stagnant water.
                 
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