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Biochar

Biochar

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⚠️ Tolerated

Stable carbon amendment that improves water and nutrient retention, promotes microbial activity, and gives the soil a spongy texture, while also fixing atmospheric carbon in the long term.

Application

Application description: Work into the soil after activation as a soil amendment to improve water and nutrient retention and microbial activity.

Dose: 150–200 ml per planting hole; 0.5–1 L per m² per year for general soil improvement; 3–5% by weight when mixed into compost.

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Regulatory status

⚠️ Tolerated (under conditions)

Charcoal produced on the farm through the pyrolysis of pruning waste and activated with compost, for personal use as a soil amendment, without authorization for commercial sale. In organic production, biochar is permitted only if it comes from untreated plant materials (or materials treated only with products listed in Annex I of Regulation 2021/1165). Burning to produce it is subject to local fire and air quality regulations.

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Official sources automatically checked on 20/10/2026.

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Documentary information, checked on 12/10/2026. Not a substitute for legal advice; regulations may vary from country to country. See the regulations · Substances authorised in Europe

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