What is Biochar?

Biochar is a natural soil booster made by heating organic matter in a low-oxygen environment (pyrolysis). This process turns organic waste into a lightweight, sponge-like charcoal that helps soil hold water, store nutrients, support beneficial microbes, and reduce carbon in the atmosphere, all while being 100% organic.

Silvachar's Biochar is proudly produced in Salmon Arm, BC, using a 100% organic process with no added fuels or chemicals

Biochar structure

Biochar has a honeycomb-like structure full of tiny pores. When you mix it with compost, manure, or fertilizer before adding it to your soil, those pores get “charged” with nutrients and beneficial microbes.

This creates the perfect home for soil life and gives your plants steady access to water and nutrients right where they need it. Healthier soil, stronger plants, less waste.

Benefits of Silvachar's Biochar

✅ Build soil organic carbon

✅ Improve nutrient and water retention (reduces leaching) 🌱

✅ Boost microbial activity (a five star hotel for microorganisms) 🦠

✅ Mitigate soil compaction 🌱

✅ Reduce soil acidity 🌱

✅ Increase food production while storing atmosphere carbon 🍅🌸

  • Biochar is an ancient tool

    "Biochar is found in soils around the world as a result of vegetation fires and historic soil management practices. Intensive study of biochar-rich dark earths in the Amazon has led to a wider appreciation of biochar’s unique properties as a soil enhancer."


    International Biochar Initiative (IBI)

  • Biochar improves soil fertility

    "Biochar improves soil fertility and benefits plant growth, while also offering a way to remove CO₂ from the atmosphere."


    Cornell University News

    November 2023

  • Most important initiative

    "Biochar may represent the single most important initiative for humanity’s environmental future."


    Tim Flannery

    Climate Scientist and Former Chief Commissioner of the Climate Commission of Australia

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Finding the Right Biochar for Your Soil 🪴

Biochar improves soil health by enhancing water retention 💧, boosting nutrients, and supporting plant growth. 🌻🪴🍅🌽

Charge Biochar by mixing it with Fertilizer, Manure, Compost. Wait for a few days, even weeks, to completely charge it.

After that, mix it into soil, compost, or apply on the surface.

It comes in two formats: Small bags and Buckets.

Super Sacks

1000 liters of Biochar.
~300 kg per sack.

Three different particle sizes:
<2 mm
2~6 mm
Raw non sifted

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Super Sacks

From 16 m³ to Semi loads of Biochar.

Three different particle sizes:
<2 mm
2~6 mm
Raw non sifted

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Let's communicate

Biochar is more than just a soil amendment. It’s a powerful material with applications across multiple industries. From agriculture, landscaping, and turf management to concrete additives, water filtration, and environmental remediation, our premium biochar can help you meet performance and sustainability goals. Let’s talk about how biochar can work for your business.

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