What is biochar, and how is it made?

Instead of burning agricultural waste, we heat it at 500 to 700°C in an oxygen-free environment. The result is biochar. A stable, porous carbon structure that does not rot, does not break down, and does not go anywhere for hundreds of years. It acts as an apartment block for soil microbes, providing shelter, holding water and nutrients at the root zone, and keeping soil aerated. A centuries-old Amazonian soil secret, made in India.

How many pots will a 5 kg bag fill, and how long is it reusable?

A 5 kg bag fills roughly 3 to 4 medium pots (around 6 to 8 inches in diameter), or 1 to 2 larger containers and grow bags. Because the biochar base does not degrade, you do not need to replace your soil every season. At the start of each new growing cycle, top up with our potting soil (roughly 10 to 15% by volume) and our soil enhancer. One good bag, used well, can keep delivering for years.

Urvichar™'s Biochar Soil Enhancer

🌱 India's first climate-positive soil

Urvichar™'s Biochar Soil Enhancer

Give your soil a second brain.

Boost your plant growth with the help of Biochar. Our Soil Enhancer Mix contains all that's necessary for your plant to bloom and bustle with energy.

The biochar underneath the plant creates a wonderful space for oxygen and nutrients to flow by its roots.

Size 1kg 5kg 10kg 20kg

Rs. 299.00

Plant-based & Vegan

Odour free

Light, fluffy & easy-to-use

100% peat free

Less frequent watering

Helps your plant health

What's inside Biochar Urvichar™?

⚡ Quick Answer

Biochar is a stable, porous form of carbon made by heating Indian agricultural waste at 500 to 700°C without oxygen. It locks CO₂ in soil for hundreds of years while feeding microbes and holding water. Urvichar™ blends biochar with organic ingredients to make potting soils that actually improve your soil over time, not just feed your plant.

Read the full biochar guide →

Application Guide:

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Small pots (5-10 kg soil)

1kg UrviChar™ ideal for 8-10 pots

Medium pots (15-20kg soil)

1kg UrviChar™ ideal for 3-4 pots

Large pots (25-30kg soil)

1kg UrviChar™ ideal for 2 pots

Garden Beds (25-30kg soil)

2 kg ideal for 1 bed (2*4 ft)

Here's how Biochar compares to other soil enhancers:

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What You Get	Urvichar™	Compost

How to Use Biochar Soil Enhancer?

01

SPRINKLE

Sprinkle Urvichar™ Biochar Soil Enhancer near the plant root zone. Use the application guide above for the right quantity.

02

WATER IN

Water the soil lightly to activate and integrate the biochar into the soil structure.

03

MIX (for new pots)

For new pots and beds, mix the enhancer directly into the soil or potting mix before planting.

04

REPEAT (every 3 months)

Top up once every 3 months for continued soil health.

🌱 Results you can expect

Most customers see visibly healthier plants within 4 weeks of application. Root systems develop faster and stronger thanks to biochar and beneficial fungi. Soil holds water longer between watering, and you'll need less fertiliser over time as the soil ecosystem strengthens.

The Future of Sustainable Gardening

We took premium biochar and supercharged it with what your plants truly crave: beneficial fungi and natural growth boosters.

Boosts Root Growth

Enhances seed germination and strengthens roots for improved nutrient uptake and disease resistance.

Superior Water Retention

Light, fluffy, and highly porous structure retains moisture and essential nutrients where roots need them most.

Enriched Formula

Premium biochar blended with mycorrhizal fungi and natural plant growth boosters for maximum impact.

100% Organic

Carbon negative, non-toxic, and naturally odor-free. Safe for all plants, humans, and pets.

Here's a fun fact:

A 5 kg bag of Urvichar™ Biochar Soil Enhancer captures roughly 4 kg of CO₂. About the same as 800 hours of Spotify streaming. (Yes, your replays included.)

Frequently Asked Questions

Sustainability gets thrown around a lot, so here's what it actually means for us. Every bag of Urvichar starts as Indian agricultural waste that would otherwise be burnt in a field. We convert that waste into biochar, a stable form of carbon that locks CO₂ out of the atmosphere for hundreds of years. When you buy a bag of Urvichar, you're not just feeding your plants. You're closing a loop. No peat from ancient bogs. No perlite shipped from volcanic mines. No synthetic chemicals. Just ingredients we can name, trace, and stand behind. Made in India, for Indian growers.

Most soil amendments are single-ingredient. Compost, or vermicompost, or cocopeat. The Urvichar Biochar Soil Enhancer is fortified biochar, charged with NPK manure, vermicompost, and beneficial fungi. Mix it into any existing soil and the soil becomes biologically active. Because biochar doesn't degrade, you're not just feeding the plant. You're permanently upgrading the soil structure.

Instead of burning agricultural waste, we heat it at 500 to 700°C in an oxygen-free environment. The result is biochar. A stable, porous carbon structure that doesn't rot, doesn't break down, and doesn't go anywhere for hundreds of years. Think of it as a tiny apartment block for soil microbes. Billions of microscopic pores that provide shelter, hold water and nutrients right at the root zone, and keep your soil open and aerated. A centuries-old Amazonian soil secret, made in India.

A 5 kg bag fills roughly 3 to 4 medium pots (around 6 to 8 inches in diameter), or 1 to 2 larger containers and grow bags. On reusability, this is where Urvichar really pulls ahead. Because the biochar base doesn't degrade, you don't need to replace your soil every season. At the start of each new growing cycle, top up with our potting soil (roughly 10 to 15% by volume) and our soil enhancer to replenish nutrients. The structure stays, the microbial habitat stays, and your soil keeps improving with every season.

Yes. That's exactly what it's built for. Mix it into any soil, compost, or potting mix you already use. You don't need to throw away your existing setup. The enhancer upgrades whatever soil you have. Top up once every 3 months for continued soil health.

Read what our customers say?

See how UrviChar™ transforms Soil health and Plant growth:

I could see great difference in my plants health (indoor plants) within two weeks. I used it on my monsteria plants, and they genuinely came to life after this.