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Brunnings 5L Horticultural Charcoal is a soil improver designed to sweeten soil, assist with drainage, and help control disease-causing bacteria. Ideal for pots, tubs, and container plants, it supports healthier growing conditions.
✔ Sweetens the Soil - Helps balance soil conditions for healthier plant growth.
✔ Improves Drainage - Enhances airflow and water movement in pots and containers.
✔ Controls Soil Bacteria - Charcoal assists in reducing disease-causing organisms.
✔ Ideal for Pots & Tubs - Perfect addition to container growing mixes.
✔ Great Value - Practical soil improver for everyday garden use.
✅ Pots & Planters - Improves drainage and soil condition.
✅ Tubs & Containers - Helps prevent waterlogging.
✅ Indoor Plants - Supports healthier root environments when used in potting mixes.
✅ Custom Soil Mixes - Ideal as an additive to improve structure and airflow.
Product Type: Soil improver
Volume: 5 litres
Bag Size: 5 L
Wetting Agent: No
Fertiliser Enriched: No
Australian Standard Premium (Red Ticks): No
Australian Standard Regular (Black Ticks): No
Potting Mixes: Blend through potting mix to improve drainage and soil balance.
Containers: Add to the base or mix evenly throughout the soil.
Application Rate: Use as required depending on pot size and drainage needs.
Watering: Continue normal watering practices.
What does horticultural charcoal do?
It helps sweeten soil, improve drainage, and reduce disease-causing bacteria.
Is this suitable for pots and containers?
Yes, it is ideal for use in pots, tubs, and container gardens.
Does this product contain fertiliser?
No, it is not fertiliser enriched.
Can this be used for indoor plants?
Yes, it can be used in indoor potting mixes to improve drainage and soil health.
Is this product ready to use?
Yes, it is ready to use straight from the bag.
Supplied in a 5L bag and packed for easy handling and storage.
Improve drainage and soil health with Brunnings Horticultural Charcoal and create better growing conditions for your plants.
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