Bamboo Charcoal
Bamboo …….did you know…
- It’s a grass
- The species found in Jamaica is Bambusa vulgaris
- Because of its unique rhizome-dependent system bamboo can grow as much as 91cm(36”) in 24hrs
Bamboo charcoal……did you know……
- Has ten times more surface area than regular charcoal, so has four times stronger absorption rate
- Because of the porous structure of the charcoal it can effectively absorb odours, moisture, and pollutants such as formaldehyde, ammonia & benzene.
- Is used as a deodoriser for fridges, bathrooms, pet areas, footwear. Etc.
- If you submerge it in water it will soften the water, removing minerals such as chlorine and releasing more beneficial ones such as calcium, magnesium & sodium
- If you mix the dust with soil it will absorb excess moisture and release it when soil becomes dry; providing better aeration for the plants.
- Put it on an infected cut it will absorb the toxins
- It can be added to animal feed to help settle an upset stomach
- Used in the potting mixture for orchids
- Used as a fuel (eg. for cooking) it burns hotter ( i.e. has a high heating value) so is a very efficient fuel.
- When burnt it produces less smoke and air pollution than ‘normal’ charcoal.
Our Bamboo Charcoal Products
Bamboo Charcoal and Sustainable Forest Farmed Shavings
Our enhanced Bamboo charcoal is 10 TIMES more effective than regular activated charcoal!!!!!
Why use enhanced bamboo charcoal and Wood shavings for your garden?
A combined mixture of charcoal and shavings provides all the moisture retention, weed control, and soil improvement of other types of organic mulch
- The charcoal helps to repel insects
- Both the charcoal and the shavings retain water and fertilizer allowing for a slow release process
- The charcoal rids soil of impurities
- The charcoal prevents molds and odours
- Both absorb and adsorb excess water (prevents overwatering)
- Proven increase in crop production (over 30% increase)
- Offers an attractive ground cover for garden beds
- Enhances organic potting mixes
Enhanced Bamboo Charcoal
Our enhanced Bamboo charcoal is 10 TIMES more effective than regular activated charcoal!!!!!
The porous structure of bamboo charcoal provides countless tiny holes that effectively adsorb odours, moisture, and polluted air particles such as formaldehyde, ammonia, and benzene.
Top 10 uses of enhanced charcoal:
- Whitens Teeth. Have your teeth become stained from coffee?
- Alleviates Gas and Bloating. …
- Treats Alcohol Poisoning (and Helps Prevent Hangovers) …
- Mold Cleansing. …
- Water Filtration. …
- Emergency Toxin Removal. …
- Skin and Body Health. …
- Digestive Cleanse.
- Soothes Insect bites
- Reduces high cholesterol
NOTE
Whenever you take enhanced charcoal, it’s imperative to drink 12–16 glasses of water per day. Enhanced charcoal can cause dehydration if adequate amounts of water aren’t consumed in tandem. In addition, this helps to flush out the toxins quickly and prevents constipation experienced by some individuals.
Bamboo Charcoal for Cooking
The Fast growing (100 cm / day) Jamaican Bamboo – Bambusa Vulgaris -can be regarded as one of the most globally exciting sustainable products indigenous to Jamaica. Grown without additives or pesticides- Kew Park Farms Bamboo charcoal is harvested from bamboo that is locally grown, sustainable and organic.
Bamboo Charcoal Burns Hotter and Longer, it creates less smoke and air pollution, it offers a sustainable and environmental replacement to hardwood charcoals.
Bamboo Charcoal for Potting Mixes
Our enhanced Bamboo charcoal is 10 TIMES more effective than regular activated charcoal!!!!!
Why use enhanced bamboo charcoal in your orchid and potting mixes?
- Keeps the mix sweet
- Filters impurities
- Allows flow of air through the potting mix
- Helps to repel insects
- Retains water and fertilizer allowing for a slow release process
- Rids soil of impurities
- Prevents molds and odours
- Absorbs excess water (prevents overwatering)
- Retains (adsorbs) excess nutrients (fertilizer) and releases them later when needed
- Helps to increase the soil pH
- The porous structure of bamboo charcoal provides countless tiny holes that effectively adsorb odours, moisture, and polluted air particles.
Sustainable Wooden Shavings
For Animal Bedding and Garden Soil Topping
Harvested from soft woods growing in the cool hills of Westmoreland, the shavings produced by Kew Park Farms make wonderful bedding for animals and attractive toppings for garden beds.
Beddings for horse stables, chicken coops, hamster houses and baby animals.
Kew Park Farm’s shavings are soft, non-irritative and made from a sustainable source.
As a garden bed topper – Kew Park Shavings help retain water and fertilizers allowing a slow release process. Organic potting mixes can be enhanced with shavings; providing an attractive and beneficial cover.