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ALPARAMA\u00ae.<\/sup> Terra Preta Loose Nutrient Humus<\/h2>\n

Our ALPARAMA\u00ae<\/sup> Terra Preta nutrient humus (loose)<\/strong> is a high-quality black soil for sustainable soil improvement across larger areas in horticulture and agriculture<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

This option is particularly suited for larger projects and areas<\/strong> \u2014such as agricultural land, horticultural use, or community gardens\u2014where soil needs to be built up and improved over the long term.<\/p>\n

Terra Preta loose is the right choice when larger volumes<\/strong> are required and efficient application across bigger areas is essential.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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For Larger Areas<\/h4>\n

Ideal for horticulture, agriculture, community gardens, and large-scale soil improvement projects.<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Efficient Application<\/h4>\n

Suitable for larger volumes<\/strong> and cost-effective distribution across fields and extensive areas.<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Long-Term Soil Building<\/h4>\n

Supports humus development, soil structure, and long-term soil fertility<\/strong> across larger areas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Terra Preta\u2014also known as Amazonian black earth<\/strong> \u2014is considered an exceptionally fertile soil.<\/p>\n

Its unique fertility comes from the combination of biochar, organic matter, and active soil life<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Our ALPARAMA\u00ae.<\/sup> Terra-Preta Nutrient Humus<\/strong> brings this principle to garden and agricultural soils in Switzerland, making it especially suitable where larger areas are to be sustainably<\/strong> improved and built up over the long term<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Learn more about Terra Preta<\/h3>\n

You can find more information about Terra Preta, including how to use it, its benefits, and its composition<\/strong> in our Terra Preta information section:<\/p>\n

Terra Preta overview<\/a>
\nTerra Preta Use Instructions<\/a>
\nAreas of Use<\/a>
\nIngredients & composition<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Suitable for<\/h3>\n
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Larger raised beds<\/strong><\/div>\n
Vegetable growing areas<\/strong><\/div>\n
Community gardens<\/strong><\/div>\n
Horticulture<\/strong><\/div>\n
Agricultural land<\/strong><\/div>\n
Tree planting<\/strong><\/div>\n
Soil improvement on fields<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Terra Preta is especially effective on larger areas, helping to improve soil fertility over the long term and support sustainable humus development.<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Instructions<\/h3>\n

Terra Preta is not just an average soil<\/strong>, it is a soil improver<\/strong>that is mixed with existing soil.<\/p>\n

A typical mix for garden use is:<\/strong><\/p>\n