Meet KTB85, our premium biochar with over 85% carbon content, scientifically proven to transform soil health. This powerful soil amendment delivers four essential benefits: it rebuilds soil structure, maximizes nutrient availability, improves water retention, and provides lasting carbon sequestration. The result? Healthier crops, more resilient soil, and a positive environmental impact that lasts.
The Power of Biochar
Soil Restoration
KTB85 biochar enhances soil structure, creating a more stable and aerated environment for robust root development.
Nutrient Binding
The porous structure of KTB85 binds essential nutrients, preventing leaching and providing a slow-release fertilizer effect for sustained plant growth.
Water Retention
Karmanterra Biochar increases the water holding capacity of soil, optimizing moisture availability for plants and reducing the need for frequent irrigation.
Carbon Sequestration
KTB85 durably sequesters carbon in the soil, offering a long-term solution for carbon dioxide removal and mitigating the effects of climate change.
Research-Backed Results
In a controlled column study, biochar amended soils demonstrated a remarkable increase in water retention. Specifically, the biochar treated columns retained 44.4% more water under gravity drainage conditions compared to the control group, and a substantial 70.4% increase in overall water content.
Water Retention
Biochar's unique porous structure enhances the soil's ability to hold water. This increased water holding capacity reduces the frequency and volume of irrigation required, leading to significant water conservation and promoting drought resistance in crops.
Contaminant Remediation
Studies have shown biochar's effectiveness in remediating soils contaminated with a range of pollutants, including heavy metals like lead and cadmium, as well as organic toxins such as pesticides and industrial byproducts. The biochar acts as a sorbent, binding the contaminants and reducing their mobility in the soil.
KTB85 Biochar Specifications
Certifications
OMRI Certified Organic
Certified by the Organic Materials Review Institute for use in organic agriculture, guaranteeing our biochar meets strict organic standards and is free from synthetic chemicals.
USDA Certified Bio-based product
The USDA certification validates our commitment to sustainable agriculture, confirming KTB85 Biochar as an environmentally responsible bio-based product.
EPA Approved for unrestricted use
Environmental Protection Agency approval confirms KTB85's safety for unrestricted agricultural and environmental applications.
CEPA Approved
Canadian Environmental Protection Act approval demonstrates KTB85's compliance with Canada's strict environmental safety standards.
Our Unique Process
Slow Burn
Our 10+ hour process at 1200°F ensures complete carbonization for stable, consistent biochar.
High Surface Area
Slow burning creates an extensive pore network that maximizes water retention, nutrient storage, and microbial habitat.
Ion Exchange
Enhanced cation and anion exchange properties allow efficient nutrient retention and release, improving soil fertility.
Carbon Negative Impact
Ton of KTB85
Our high-performance biochar, produced through a slow burn process exceeding 10 hours at temperatures above 1200°F.
Tons of CO2e
Equivalents effectively sequestered due to KTB85’s high surface area and ion exchange properties.
Karmanterra Biochar: Redefining Soil Restoration