{"product_id":"sigma-biochar-5-micron-activated-biochar-2-5-gallons","title":"Sigma Biochar 5 micron Activated Biochar | 2.5 gallons","description":"\u003ch3\u003e5-Micron Activated Liquid Biochar for Soil Health\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSigma Biochar 5 Micron is an activated liquid biochar concentrate derived from Southern Yellow Pine via high-temperature pyrolysis (550–700°C). At an average particle size of 5 microns, it delivers biochar deep into the soil profile — improving physical and biological soil characteristics, increasing cation exchange capacity, and building long-term soil carbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOMRI listed for organic production. Compatible with spray rigs, fertigation systems, and tank mixes. Available in 2.5 gallon jugs (case of 2) and 275 gallon totes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreases soil cation exchange capacity (CEC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves water holding capacity and reduces leaching of fertilizer and nutrients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecreases soil compaction and improves water percolation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromotes healthy soil microbiology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemediates contaminants and excess salts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSequesters carbon and increases soil organic matter (SOM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiming effect — average pH 7.8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTypical Analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNitrogen (N)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.4% dwt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhosphorus (P)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,300 mg\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotassium (K)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,300 mg\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSulfur\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,040 mg\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIron (Fe)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,800 mg\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManganese (Mn)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,500 mg\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalcium (Ca)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.1% dwt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnesium (Mg)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.77% dwt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSodium (Na)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.1% dwt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZinc (Zn)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.1 mg\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGeneral Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActivated Biochar and Water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeedstock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouthern Yellow Pine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Method\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePyrolysis (550–700°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParticle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAverage 5 micron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePore Surface Area\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e694 acres\/cf (S.A. Corr. 342)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Carbon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65% dwt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBulk Density\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62 lbs\/cf wwt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAverage pH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eApplication Rates\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgriculture, Turf, Landscape \u0026amp; Gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMix 0.5–4 oz concentrate per 1,000 sq ft in a tank (equivalent to 22–180 oz per acre).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrees \u0026amp; Large Shrubs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApply 0.5–2 oz concentrate per inch of trunk diameter (DBH) into a tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAggressive Remediation of Contaminated Soils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMix 6–10 oz concentrate per 1,000 sq ft in a tank (equivalent to 260–436 oz per acre).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Important Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-Charge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Biochar is most effective when pre-charged — blend with other inputs or amendments prior to application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput Reduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reduce other inputs (e.g., fertilizers) by at least 25% when using biochar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRate Selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use higher rates for poor soils, lower rates for good soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply 1–4 times per year; use smaller rates for multiple applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDocuments\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/5365\/5380\/files\/Sigma-Biochar-5-micron.pdf?v=1775856345\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eProduct Label\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/5365\/5380\/files\/Sigma_BIOCHAR_5M_Flier_5-5x8-5_092424.pdf?v=1775856346\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eProduct Flier\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SIGMA AgriScience","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45426856362068,"sku":"Sigma-Biochar5M-2.5gal","price":191.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/5365\/5380\/files\/SIG-Sigma-Biochar-5M-Hero-Mockup-Rotated-WIP.png?v=1775856238","url":"https:\/\/customhydronutrients.com\/products\/sigma-biochar-5-micron-activated-biochar-2-5-gallons","provider":"Custom Hydro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}