Aplarama Terra-Preta Instructions for Use
Terra Preta nutrient humus can be used in many areas to improve soil structure, store nutrients more effectively, and promote soil life. Through the combination of organic material and activated biochar, a long-lasting soil improver is created that can contribute to soil fertility over the long term.
The use of Terra Preta supports healthy plant growth, improves the soil’s water-holding capacity, and can help regenerate soils sustainably.
Die folgenden Beispiele zeigen typische Anwendungen und Dosierungsempfehlungen für Alparama Terra-Preta Nurtient Soil The following examples show typical applications and dosage recommendations for Alparama Terra Preta nutrient soil in gardens, planting areas, and agriculture.
Dosierung und Anwendung von Alparama Terra-Preta Nährhumus
The correct dosage depends on the soil type, the crop, and the desired effect. In most cases, Terra Preta is mixed with the existing soil or incorporated into the topsoil layerso that plants and soil organisms can benefit optimally from it.
The following dosage recommendations correspond to the information on the product flyer and serve as practical guidance for the use of Alparama Terra-Preta Nurtient Soil.
Terra Preta application in raised beds and greenhouses
🟫 Dosierung
Work in 3 to 10 liters per m² (heavy feeders: 6 to 10 liters / medium feeders: 3 to 6 liters per m²)
Terra Preta nutrient humus can be used in raised beds or greenhouses to improve soil structure and support an even supply of water and nutrients. Especially in intensively used raised beds, Terra Preta can help restore depleted soils and make them more fertile again.
The biochar it contains helps the soil retain water and nutrients more effectively. At the same time, it promotes soil life, which can lead to more stable growing conditions for vegetables and other plants.
Terra Preta application for potted plants
🟫 Dosierung
Mix 1:10 with soil
Terra Preta nutrient humus can also be used for container gardening.For plants grown in pots, containers, or balcony boxes, good water and nutrient retention is particularly important because the plants only have a limited volume of soil available.
When mixed with existing potting soil, Terra Preta improves soil structure and supports active soil life. This can help plants grow more evenly and receive nutrients more efficiently.
Terra Preta application for tree planting
🟫 Dosierung
Mix 1:10 with soil
For tree planting, Alparama Terra Preta nutrient humus can be incorporated directly into the planting hole. This provides young trees with a nutrient-rich and stable soil structure from the beginning, supporting root formation and successful establishment.
The biochar acts as a natural reservoir for water and nutrients while also providing habitat for beneficial soil microorganisms. This creates a favorable growing environment for trees and shrubs.
Terra Preta application for garden plants
🟫 Dosierung
Work 3 to 10 liters per m² into the surface (depending on soil condition and nutrient requirements)
In garden beds, Alparama Terra Preta nutrient humus can help improve soil fertility over the long term and promote soil life. Especially in vegetable or flower beds, Terra Preta can help restore depleted soils and make them productive again.
Improved water retention and nutrient storage allow plants to grow more consistently and produce stable yields.
Terra Preta application for lawns
🟫 Dosierung
After scarification disperse 3 to 10 liters per m² (depending on soil condition and nutrient requirements)
Alparama Terra Preta can also be used on lawns to improve soil quality and support root growth. It is particularly useful after scarifying the lawn, when Terra Preta can be incorporated into the soil surface.
The biochar helps the soil retain water more effectively and promotes the activity of soil organisms.
Tips for using Alparama Terra Preta
For best results, Terra Preta nutrient humus should:
- be mixed with the existing soil
- be incorporated into the topsoil layer
- ideally be combined with compost or organic material
The combination of organic material and biochar can strongly promote soil life and contribute to long-term humus formation.
Further information about Terra Preta
More information about our Terra Preta nutrient humus can be found on the following pages:
These pages explain the composition of Terra Preta nutrient humus, its areas of application, and its benefits for soil fertility and sustainable soil improvement.
The importance of healthy soils
The importance of healthy and fertile soils is also emphasized by various scientific institutions in Switzerland, such as the Swiss Soil Competence Center (KOBO)..
Further information about the sustainable use and protection of soils in Switzerland can be found at the
Swiss Soil Competence Center (KOBO)..