It is a liquid substance produced in precisely controlled pyrolysis of biomass the produced oil known as Bio-Oil. Due to the high moisture content present in this oil, it is called wood vinegar, it cannot convert into Bio-diesel. Wood vinegar is often referred to as pyroligneous acid or wood acid. While a variety of biomass types can be used to produce wood vinegar, such as wood, crops, agricultural residues or different materials of biological origin, the most common types of biomass used are hardwood chips and sawdust. Wood vinegar is produced in the pyrolysis process, which is a type of treatment that can be applied to any organic (carbon-based) product. When the biomass is exposed to high temperatures in the absence of oxygen, it goes through chemical and physical separation into different molecules. The decomposition takes place thanks to the limited thermal stability of chemical bonds of materials, which allows them to be disintegrated by using heat. Wood vinegar is a natural, biological product that can be used in a variety of segments. While there are many possible applications, one of the most promising markets for wood vinegar is related to agriculture and organic farming. The highest quality and standardised wood vinegar are produced under accurately designed conditions according to the producer recipe.
We have tested and found various benefits of wood vinegar for organic and conventional farming:
• Increasing vitality and quality of crops by spraying diluted wood vinegar on plant leaves Protection from the harmful insects and specific plant diseases Control of the biological activity of the soil by helping to influence the concentration of useful microbes.
• Wood vinegar is an excellent pesticide and fertilizer that improves soil quality, helps eliminate pests and assists in plant growth control by being able to accelerate the development of plants. It is often used to increase the amounts of fruits produced in orchards.
• Help in the development of stronger roots for the plants.
• Reduction of odours from produced manures.
• Facilitation of composting – wood vinegar as a compost activator helps to accelerate the conversion of the material into organic compost.