The power of trees
A number of substances found in trees and bamboo can be used as concentrated extracts.
■■The power of trees■■
●What are wood vinegar and bamboo vinegar?
Wood vinegar and bamboo vinegar are natural plant extracts consisting of concentrated substances obtained from trees and bamboo when charcoal is burned by collecting the smoke, cooling it, decomposing it, and refining (or distilling) it. These extracts contain around 200 substances, including organic acids, alcohols, and phenols (polyphenols). These substances interact with each other and assist the growing of healthy vegetables and flowers.
●The various uses of wood vinegar and bamboo vinegar
A:Varying uses according to concentration (baseline: Toyochu concentrated wood vinegar)
※Be aware that the concentration can vary according to the product.
B:Dilute before use.
Wood vinegar and bamboo vinegar have strong osmotic properties, and plants pickled in them can be used in a variety of ways.
※A basic spray concentration should between 300x and 500x.
●What are wood vinegar and bamboo vinegar?
Wood vinegar and bamboo vinegar are natural plant extracts consisting of concentrated substances obtained from trees and bamboo when charcoal is burned by collecting the smoke, cooling it, decomposing it, and refining (or distilling) it. These extracts contain around 200 substances, including organic acids, alcohols, and phenols (polyphenols). These substances interact with each other and assist the growing of healthy vegetables and flowers.
●The various uses of wood vinegar and bamboo vinegar
A:Varying uses according to concentration (baseline: Toyochu concentrated wood vinegar)
※Be aware that the concentration can vary according to the product.
Concentration | Properties | Usage method (example) |
Concentrate - 5x | Bacterial elimination | Pet toilet odors and dog/cat repellent |
50x - 100x | Elimination of soil microbes | Soil (garden) and garbage disinfection |
500x - 1,000x | Causes soil aggregation and improves fertilizer and mineral uptake by promoting the growth of effective microorganisms | Sprinkle on soil. |
Over 1,000x | Increases effective microorganisms on plant surfaces and promotes the elimination of nitrate nitrogen and other excess nutrients. | Sprinkle on plants. |
B:Dilute before use.
Wood vinegar and bamboo vinegar have strong osmotic properties, and plants pickled in them can be used in a variety of ways.
※A basic spray concentration should between 300x and 500x.
Item to soak | Method | Soaking time |
Garlic (pest repellent) | Chop up 100 g of raw garlic and put in a one-liter bottle of wood or bamboo vinegar. | 2 months |
Loquat leaf (disease prevention) | Chop up 4 leaves and put in a one-liter bottle of wood or bamboo vinegar. | 1 month |
Wormwood and herbs (pest repellent) | Chop up 200 g of raw leaves and put in a one-liter bottle of wood or bamboo vinegar. | 2 months |
Chili pepper (pest repellent) | Add 100 g of chili peppers to a one-liter bottle of wood or bamboo vinegar. | 1 month |
Neem (strong against pests) | Add 200 g of neem oil to a one-liter bottle of wood or bamboo vinegar. | 1 month |
Eggshell (source of calcium) | Add 10 eggshells to a one-liter bottle of wood or bamboo vinegar. | 15 days |
Bincho charcoal wood vinegar concentrate | Aged Bamboo Vinegar Concentrate |
The distilled/refined concentrate is obtained when bincho charcoal from Kumamoto prefecture is burned. ■Standard:1000ml ■Quantity:20 ■Product size(D/W/H):75/75/255 ■MSRP:800円 ■JAN:4975730215139 |
The distilled/refined concentrate is obtained when moso bamboo charcoal is burned. It has stronger antibacterial properties than wood vinegar. ■Standard:1000ml ■Quantity:20 ■Product size(D/W/H):75/75/255 ■MSRP:1,000円 ■JAN:4975730215146 |
Aged Wood Vinegar Concentrate | Aged Bamboo Vinegar Concentrate |
Used for soil conditioning and plant activation. Effective for making high-quality compost and for use as dog/cat repellent. ■Standard:1.5L ■Quantity:12 ■Product size(D/W/H):90/90/310 ■MSRP:1,000円 ■JAN:4975730102743 |
Used for soil conditioning and plant activation. Effective for making high-quality compost and for use as dog/cat repellent. ■Standard:1.5L ■Quantity:12 ■Product size(D/W/H):90/90/310 ■MSRP:1,400円 ■JAN:4975730114111 |
Organic Acid-Adjusted Wood Vinegar | Organic Acid-Adjusted Bamboo Vinegar |
The concentration of the organic acids in this wood vinegar concentrate has been adjusted for easier use. Recommended for beginners. ■Standard:1000ml ■Quantity:20 ■Product size(D/W/H):75/75/255 ■MSRP:400円 ■JAN:4975730225688 ■Standard:1.5L ■Quantity:15 ■Product size(D/W/H):90/90/310 ■MSRP:600円 ■JAN:4975730118836 |
The concentration of the organic acids in this bamboo vinegar concentrate has been adjusted for easier use. Recommended for beginners. ■Standard:1.5L ■Quantity:12 ■Product size(D/W/H):90/90/310 ■MSRP:700円 ■JAN:4975730215146 |
Bincho Charcoal Wood Vinegar Spray | |
Easy-to-use spray format ■Standard:900ml ■Quantity:20 ■Product size(D/W/H):85/100/240 ■MSRP:1,040円 ■JAN:4975730220881 |
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Wood Vinegar(For business use) | Bamboo Vinegar(For business use) |
■Standard:20L ■Quantity:1 ■Product size(D/W/H):300/300/290 ■MSRP:9,800円 |
■Standard:20L ■Quantity:1 ■Product size(D/W/H):300/300/290 ■MSRP:12,800円 |