SwissX Island, located in Antigua, has made a significant stride in sustainable agriculture by releasing laboratory results for its proprietary carbonized supercompost, which has been independently tested for safety and nutrient content.
The supercompost is produced using locally sourced organic waste materials, including recovered sargassum biomass, coconut and neem organics, rescued animal manure, and natural microbial cultures. The fermentation processes occur over six months, culminating in its transformation through pyrolysis to enhance its carbon content, which stands at an impressive 38%.
Laboratory results highlight the compost's beneficial characteristics, showing a near-neutral pH level (7.39), a high organic matter content (39.92%), and substantial potassium levels (30,000 mg/kg), suggesting its utility in nurturing flowering crops and fostering drought resilience.
SwissX Island's initiative aims to create a locally sourced soil solution capable of remediating degraded soils, reducing dependency on chemical fertilizers, and maintaining carbon levels in tropical agriculture. The compost has already been utilized by local cannabis growers and community agriculture projects focused on organic practices.
The company is set to retail a 10 lb bag of its BioChar Active SuperCompost Blend at EC$75, targeting home gardeners and small-scale growers across the Caribbean. Plans for further testing and certification pathways for carbon-credit readiness are also underway, potentially benefiting agricultural stakeholders in Antigua, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
