{"id":89982,"date":"2025-04-29T09:21:01","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T07:21:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/klasmann-deilmann.com\/?p=89982"},"modified":"2025-04-29T09:21:01","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T07:21:01","slug":"biochar-redefined-terracoal-adds-value-to-substrates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/klasmann-deilmann.com\/en\/biochar-redefined-terracoal-adds-value-to-substrates\/","title":{"rendered":"Biochar redefined: TerraCoal\u00ae adds value to substrates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1013\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-89983\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC09452_Pflanzenkohle_closeup_Blog_klein.png\" alt=\"Die Nahaufnahme zeigt einen dunklen Haufen grobk\u00f6rniger Pflanzenkohle auf schwarzem Hintergrund. Die einzelnen St\u00fccke der Kohle sind unregelm\u00e4\u00dfig geformt, kantig und haben eine matte bis leicht gl\u00e4nzende Oberfl\u00e4che. Die Textur wirkt faserig und erinnert an verkohltes Holz oder Rindenreste. Dieses Material stellt TerraCoal da \u2013 eine spezielle Form der Pflanzenkohle, die zur Bodenverbesserung und CO\u2082-Bindung eingesetzt wird.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/klasmann-deilmann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC09452_Pflanzenkohle_closeup_Blog_klein.png 1800w, https:\/\/klasmann-deilmann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC09452_Pflanzenkohle_closeup_Blog_klein-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/klasmann-deilmann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC09452_Pflanzenkohle_closeup_Blog_klein-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/klasmann-deilmann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC09452_Pflanzenkohle_closeup_Blog_klein-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/klasmann-deilmann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC09452_Pflanzenkohle_closeup_Blog_klein-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In commercial horticulture, growing media play a key role in efficient, high-yield plant production. At the same time, they must increasingly meet sustainability criteria without compromising on quality and functionality. This is where TerraCoal comes in: as a new substrate component, Klasmann-Deilmann&#8217;s high-quality biochar offers real advantages in crop management and paves the way for climate-neutral substrates.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key benefits<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nTerraCoal is a structurally stable biochar produced mainly from wood-based raw materials using a pyrolysis process. As a component in substrates, it offers key benefits: TerraCoal improves the substrate structure, protects nutrients from leaching and promotes air capacity as well as biological activity in the substrate.<\/p>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nKey benefits at a glance:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>High structural stability<\/strong> \u2013 optimal drainage, even with long cultivation times<\/li>\n<li><strong>Improved air capacity<\/strong> \u2013 for secure oxygen supply to the roots<\/li>\n<li><strong>Buffering of nutrients<\/strong> \u2013 less leaching losses, greater efficiency<\/li>\n<li><strong>Microbial active<\/strong> \u2013 supports healthy plant growth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These properties make TerraCoal the ideal addition to modern substrate mixtures &#8211; especially where peat-reduced or peat-free formulations are required.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Peat reduction without risk<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>More and more horticultural companies are turning to substrates with a balanced proportion of alternative raw materials &#8211; also to promote sustainable development in their own operations. TerraCoal adds to the range of proven components such as wood fibres, green compost, coir or bark products.<\/p>\n<p>\u201eIn practical trials, our formulations with TerraCoal show consistently high crop performance,\u201c says Dr Sebastian Kipp, Director Innovations. \u201eTerraCoal therefore fulfils our commitment to harmonise ecological requirements and professional high quality.\u201c<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fewer emissions during operation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The special value of TerraCoal lies in its function as a permanent carbon sink: the biochar stores CO\u2082 and offsets the emissions of other substrate components. To achieve this net climate neutrality (&#8216;net zero&#8217;), Klasmann-Deilmann calculates exactly how much TerraCoal needs to be added to each substrate recipe.<\/p>\n<p>This makes the substrate an effective lever for greater climate protection in horticultural operations.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Calculable compensation of emissions<\/li>\n<li>Climate performance also certifiable in future<\/li>\n<li>Clear sustainability signal to the market and end customers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nIdeal for crops in contact with the soil<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>TerraCoal is particularly interesting for crops in which the substrate is partially or even completely transferred into the soil &#8211; for example in landscaping, for container crops and vegetable young plants that are subsequently planted out. This is because the biochar&#8217;s soil-improving properties can be fully exploited in these applications.<\/p>\n<p>\u201eWe are not talking about an additive without agronomical benefits. TerraCoal is a powerful component that stabilises crops, physically improves the substrate and at the same time helps to improve the carbon footprint\u201c, says Dr Sebastian Kipp.<\/p>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nFirst substrate mixes available<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Klasmann-Deilmann already offers a number of tried and tested mixes with TerraCoal. Numerous other formulations are in the pipeline, to provide growers with substrates that support climate-neutral horticulture. Options are also available for grow bags. Our expert advisors will be happy to help you choose the right substrate or develop specific solutions for your requirements. Get in touch today!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1013\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-89983\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC09452_Pflanzenkohle_closeup_Blog_klein.png\" alt=\"Die Nahaufnahme zeigt einen dunklen Haufen grobk\u00f6rniger Pflanzenkohle auf schwarzem Hintergrund. Die einzelnen St\u00fccke der Kohle sind unregelm\u00e4\u00dfig geformt, kantig und haben eine matte bis leicht gl\u00e4nzende Oberfl\u00e4che. Die Textur wirkt faserig und erinnert an verkohltes Holz oder Rindenreste. Dieses Material stellt TerraCoal da \u2013 eine spezielle Form der Pflanzenkohle, die zur Bodenverbesserung und CO\u2082-Bindung eingesetzt wird.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/klasmann-deilmann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC09452_Pflanzenkohle_closeup_Blog_klein.png 1800w, https:\/\/klasmann-deilmann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC09452_Pflanzenkohle_closeup_Blog_klein-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/klasmann-deilmann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC09452_Pflanzenkohle_closeup_Blog_klein-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/klasmann-deilmann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC09452_Pflanzenkohle_closeup_Blog_klein-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/klasmann-deilmann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC09452_Pflanzenkohle_closeup_Blog_klein-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In commercial horticulture, growing media play a key role in efficient, high-yield plant production. At the same time, they must increasingly meet sustainability criteria without compromising on quality and functionality. This is where TerraCoal comes in: as a new substrate component, Klasmann-Deilmann&#8217;s high-quality biochar offers real advantages in crop management and paves the way for climate-neutral substrates. Key benefits TerraCoal is a structurally stable biochar produced mainly from wood-based raw materials using a pyrolysis process. As a component in substrates,<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[291],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-89982","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-competencies"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Biochar redefined: TerraCoal\u00ae adds value to substrates - Klasmann-Deilmann<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/klasmann-deilmann.com\/en\/biochar-redefined-terracoal-adds-value-to-substrates\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Biochar redefined: TerraCoal\u00ae adds value to substrates - Klasmann-Deilmann\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"In commercial horticulture, growing media play a key role in efficient, high-yield plant production. 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