VermisTerra CharWise Wood Vinegar is a powerful, eco-friendly liquid derived from the natural by-product created when wood is burned in low-oxygen conditions. The smoke is captured, condensed, and refined into a light brown liquid containing over 200 organic compounds--including beneficial acids, phenols, and trace minerals. Also known as pyroligneous acid, wood vinegar has many benefits such as improved nutrient availability, increased root mass, promoting microbial growth, pest deterrent compounds, and a natural deodorizer for compost, pet areas, and waste zones. This makes it a very versatile product to have on hand in home and garden settings.
- IMPROVED NUTRIENT AVAILABILITY: Organic acids like acetic, lactic, malic, and succinic acid help solubilize and mobilize nutrients like iron, potassium, phosphorus, and manganese.
- FEEDS SOIL MICROBES: When diluted and applied to the soil, CharWise provides an easily accessible carbon and energy source that promotes both microbial growth and activity.
- INCREASES ROOT MASS: CharWise's organic acids and phenolic compounds improve nutrient mobilization and stimulate beneficial microbes, which in turn boost growth regulators like auxins to encourage lateral root development and overall root strength.
- PEST DETERRENT: The acetic acid and phenolic compounds emit a smokey, sour odor that disrupts insect sensory receptors. Many creatures have evolved top dislike the smell of smoke and will flee. Additionally, CharWise's low pH damages their protective waxy coatings.
- DEODORIZING: The low pH disrupts the environment odor causing microbes need to thrive, especially in compost, manure, or dirty water. Wood vinegar compounds bind to the odor causing gases like ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, and trimethylamine, thus neutralizing them.
Directions for General Use:
- For Plants & Soil Health: Foliar spray or soil drench every 1-2 months.
- Berries, Roots and Vegetables: Dilution - 1:100 (approx. 2.5 tablespoons per gallon of water).
- Trees, Fruit, Vines, Nuts, Citrus: Dilution - 1:200 (approx. 4 teaspoons per gallon).
- Seed Starting: 1:200 dilution (4 teaspoons per gallon), soak or mist seeds for 24 hours before planting.
- Odor Control: 1:50 dilution, spray to neutralize odors in trash bins, animal pens, pet bedding, shoes, manure piles. Reduces ammonia and unpleasant smells.
- Livestock Pens: Dilute 1:50 to 1:100 (approx 2.5-5 tablespoons per gallon of water). Spray in animal pens, barns or on animal waste to speed decomposition and neutralize odors.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Warning & Toxicities: Do not mix with strong alkaline substances (e.g., bleach) to avoid chemical reactions.
May cause mild skin irritation. Avoid prolonged contact. If spilled on skin, rinse with water. Can cause eye irritation. Avoid contact with eyes.
Active Ingredients/Guaranteed Analysis:
Pyroligneous acid derived from pistachio shells ............... 10%
