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Activated Di-Char — Soil Rescue Remedy
Struggling with lifeless, nutrient-poor, or contaminated soil? Activated Di-Char is an all-natural rescue remedy that rapidly rebuilds a healthy soil ecosystem to help your plants thrive.
Packed with beneficial microbes, this Australian-made blend kickstarts soil regeneration and supports strong, healthy plant growth.
What’s Inside
- Carbon-rich biochar: made from sustainably sourced Australian nut shells — a by-product of the nut industry. Its porous structure traps water, holds nutrients, and creates a thriving habitat for beneficial soil microbes.
- Activated digestate: the nutrient-dense organic solid left over from our food waste fermentation process. Loaded with live microbes and organic matter to fuel microbial activity and rebuild soil fertility fast.
Why It Works
- Restores worn-out or contaminated soil
- Rebuilds microbial life and structure in compacted, sandy, or hydrophobic soils
- Improves aeration, water retention, and nutrient availability
- Reduces reliance on synthetic fertilisers
- Supports healthy plant growth and natural disease resistance
- Balances pH and boosts long-term fertility
How to Use
- Mix directly into new garden beds, around plants, or when establishing lawns
- Blend into heavy clay, sandy, or hydrophobic soils to restore fertility
- Apply when preparing compacted soils or rehabilitating damaged soil
- Safe for use with vegetables, ornamentals, fruit trees, lawns, and Australian natives
Sustainability
Made from 100% recycled and environmentally responsible materials, Activated Di-Char transforms organic waste into a powerful soil rescue remedy. Packaged plastic-free in a reusable calico drawstring bag — good for your garden and the planet.
Bundle and Value
Available in 7L bags. Pair with our All-Purpose Biofertiliser + Seaweed to inoculate with extra nutrients, or explore our Soil Health and Biofertiliser collections. For savings, browse Bundles or see All Products.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Activated Di-Char made from?
A: It combines carbon-rich biochar from nut shells with activated digestate from food waste fermentation, creating a unique blend that restores soil health.
Q: How do I use Activated Di-Char?
A: Mix directly into soil before planting or around existing plants. Especially effective in new beds, clay, sandy, or hydrophobic soils.
Q: What soil types benefit most?
A: All soils benefit, but it is particularly recommended for compacted clay, sandy soils with poor water retention, and depleted soils.
Q: Can it replace fertilisers?
A: While not a direct fertiliser, Activated Di-Char improves soil fertility and microbial life, reducing the need for synthetic fertilisers.
Q: Is it safe for vegetables and natives?
A: Yes. It is safe for all plants, including veggies, ornamentals, lawns, fruit trees, and Australian natives.
Q: How does it support sustainability?
A: It repurposes organic waste into valuable soil amendment, sequesters carbon, and is packaged in plastic-free, reusable calico bags.
What is Biochar & how do I use it?
Our guide covers everything you need to know, including correct application rates and benefits for soil and plant health. Plus, discover how to activate Biochar for even better results.
About Food2Soil
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Locally made on Ngunnawal country — Canberra region, Australia
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Women-owned and directed business
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Certified BCorp, meeting high social and environmental standards
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1% of profits donated to Greening Australia's ecosystem restoration projects
