For Composting or Wormeries:
Mix biochar through your compost ingredients or worm bedding at a rate of around 10–20% by volume.
You can use it dry or “charge” it first — soak in compost tea, worm leachate, or manure slurry to fill the pores with nutrients and microbes before use.
This prevents the biochar from absorbing nutrients temporarily and ensures it gets to work straight away.

For Raised Beds or Soil:
Blend a few handfuls into each square metre of bed or around the base of plants before watering in.
Every application of biochar builds cumulative soil health year after year.

For Bokashi Systems:
Add a scoop between layers to absorb odours, stabilise nitrogen, and speed up the conversion from fermented waste to living compost. It’s brilliant if you don’t want to drain the liquid from your Bokashi Kit - whether that’s a home made or fully designed system.

Wiggly Tip: Mix it with your worm compost before applying to beds — it’ll turbo-charge your soil microbes and reduce watering needs.

At Lower Blakemere Farm in Herefordshire, we’re working to close the loop — feeding the soil, not the skip.
Our biochar is made from 100% British wood, sustainably sourced and produced using clean, efficient methods that retain almost all of the carbon from the original material.

Every handful you add helps us build healthier soils and cut emissions — both here on the farm and in gardens across the UK.
It’s one of the easiest ways to make a lasting difference to your soil, your plants, and the planet.

“I mixed it into my wormery and garden compost — the worms love it, and my soil holds water for days longer.” — Verified Wiggly customer

When organic matter rots without oxygen — in landfill or compacted soils — it releases methane, a greenhouse gas 25 times more potent than CO₂.
Biochar stops that process in its tracks by storing carbon in a stable, solid form.
Once in the ground, it can last hundreds or even thousands of years — sequestering carbon while supporting a thriving soil ecosystem.

• Improves nutrient cycling by holding onto nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.
• Boosts microbial life by providing habitat for bacteria and mycorrhizae.
• Balances soil pH with its naturally alkaline nature.
• Reduces nutrient leaching into waterways.
• Increases crop resilience by improving water retention and structure.

In short, it’s carbon capture for your compost heap — practical, regenerative, and good for the planet.

Keep it working:

• Store biochar dry until use — moisture isn’t a problem, but avoid soaking long-term.
• Pre-charge before adding to soil or compost (soak in worm tea, Bokashi juice, or compost extract).
• Mix thoroughly into soil rather than leaving it on the surface.
• Combine with organic matter — biochar is best when it works alongside life.

FAQs
What is biochar made from?
It’s made from 100% British wood, heated in low oxygen to create stable carbon.
Can I add it straight to soil?
Yes, but “charging” it first with nutrients makes it more effective.
Will it help my wormery?
Absolutely — it improves airflow, balances pH, and gives worms and microbes permanent housing.
How long does it last?
Biochar remains active for hundreds to thousands of years.
Is it suitable for organic gardens?
Yes — it’s a natural, additive-free material ideal for regenerative growing.

Wiggly Tips:

• Mix a handful into each compost bin layer.
• Add to worm bedding for extra airflow.
• Blend with finished compost to hold nutrients.
• Use with Bokashi waste for maximum microbial activity.
• One small bag goes a long way — it’s concentrated life support for your soil.

Product Specs

• Material: 100% British wood biochar (pure carbon)
• Origin: Made and packed in Herefordshire, UK
• Form: Crushed, porous charcoal pieces (2–20 mm typical size)
• Use: Compost activator, soil conditioner, wormery enhancer
• Stability: Long-term (centuries) carbon sequestration
• Packaging: Compostable or recyclable bag