The Numerous Beneficial Uses of Carbonized Rice Hull

Not too long ago, the sight of large heaps of rice hull (or rice husk) on or near some rice farms was common. It used to be that these piles were without much worth as uses for rice hull then were very limited. But with today's modern technology and farming techniques, that situation has completely changed.

Instead of ending up as mere wastes, rice hulls are now subjected to the process of carbonization to turn them into valuable commodities known as carbonized rice hull, or CRH. The process is carried out by burning rice hulls without oxidation so they are not turned into ash. The resulting CRH is now a very popular product in the farming industry for its many uses: as an enriching substance for farm soil, as an enhancer for seedlings' growth, as a growing medium for producing high-value crops, and as a perfect litter for brooding chicks.

During the preparation of land for rice planting, about 20 bags of CRH mixed with compost or organic fertilizer may be plowed in two-and-a-half acres of land. This will make the land more permeable and allow the soil to keep its moisture for a longer period. This is especially important in case of an unusually long rainless or dry period.

As a layer in seedbeds, CRH makes pulling out of the seedlings for transplanting virtually effortless. Because the seedlings' roots are not harmed or damaged during the pulling out process from the seedbeds, the seedlings naturally get settled in the field more easily. It has also been proven, over the course of several planting seasons, that CRH-enriched fields produce a high yield of healthy crops which means an equally high revenue for the growers.

Removed of its germinating capacity and being free from any disease elements, CRH is a better litter for brooding chicks than rice hull in its natural state. The ability of CRH to easily suck up moisture in the chicks' refuse prevents the litter from getting moist and becoming a potential breeding ground for flies and other similar disease-carrying, dipterous insects. Growers who use CRH for litter confirm that the chicks they raise grow faster, healthier, and do not vary much in size from one another. This is so because CRH effectively prevents the growth and subsequent multiplication of such organisms that are known to cause diarrhea and other respiratory ailments.

CRH may also be beneficial in growing ornamental plants. It can keep infections caused by parasitic organisms at a minimum. When mixed with compost, CRH is an ideal substance for the germination of high-priced ornamental plant seeds.