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Biochar for horticulture

Are you searching for a sustainable, high-performance growing media constituent? We offer you a carbon neutral growing media raw material – BCR biochar for horticulture. Our patented technology turns waste biomass into carbon neutral BCR biochar, energy-rich biogenic syngas and carbon credits. 

BCR biochar meets the strict performance and quality criteria of professional horticulture. The consistent quality and inert nature of BCR biochar make it a risk-reducing agent for growing media production. Moreover, the raw materials to produce it are sourced locally.

BCR biochar for horticulture is a high performance substrate constituent for professional horticulture

High purity growing media constituent

Biochar is extremely safe by nature. Unlike most substrate components, it doesn’t contain contaminants such as weeds, microplastics, human or plant pathogenic organisms, pesticide residues or other chemicals. Moreover, the low ash content and absence of heavy metals make our BCR biochar perfect for growing food.

Excellent structural stability

A wide scale of particle sizes

High surface area

Carbo Culture technology turns circular raw materials into risk-free growing media components and biogenic syngas.

BCR biochar for horticulture has the strengths of both organic and inorganic substrate constituents without any of the disadvantages.

Bridging the gap between organic and inorganic

BCR Biochar for horticulture combines the best qualities of both organic and inorganic substrate constituents. This means that it provides a stable, high-performance growing medium without the common drawbacks of either. Unlike organic materials such as peat, which decompose over time and release CO₂, BCR biochar has a highly durable carbon structure which ensures long-term aeration. At the same time, it has the water-holding and cation exchange properties of high-quality organic matter thus allowing plants to access nutrients and water efficiently. As a result, this combination makes BCR biochar an optimal component in growing media.

Unlike inorganic alternatives such as perlite or rock wool, BCR biochar provides a more sustainable and environmentally friendly solution. Many traditional inorganic substrates require energy-intensive production processes. BCR biochar, however, is produced through a carbon-negative process, actively removing CO₂ from the atmosphere while enhancing substrate performance. Additionally, its porous structure supports beneficial microbial activity, creating a more balanced and resilient growing environment. This makes it particularly valuable in controlled horticultural systems, where maintaining substrate consistency and sustainability is key. and do not contribute to soil health when disposed of

BCR biochar plays a crucial role in making the industry more sustainable. With increasing pressure to reduce reliance on non-renewable materials, growers need solutions that improve resource efficiency without compromising on yield. By incorporating BCR biochar into growing media, growers can enhance substrate longevity, optimize water and nutrient use, and contribute to a circular economy. As regulations tighten around peat extraction and environmental impact, BCR biochar provides a future-proof alternative that supports both productivity and sustainability in professional horticulture.

Achieve net-zero while securing high performance!

Risk-free project partnership

We want to accelerate the green transition of the growing media industry. Co-locating a BCR biochar production site with a growing media production site offers substrate producers access to:

  • circular solution for waste biomass
  • highest quality carbon neutral biochar for growing media production
  • renewable energy in the form of energy-rich biogenic syngas to produce heat and power
  • carbon credits

What’s  more, high-quality pyrolysis is today the only method that converts biomasses containing residues, such as plant protection chemicals, viruses, bacteria, and antibiotics to a clean, stable, safe and carbon-neutral form – BCR biochar for horticulture. 

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  • Kirsi Tanski

    Head of Agribusiness

    Helsinki, FI

Let's take the horticultural industry to the next level together for the benefit of the climate, profitability, and food production!

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