Has anyone tried this technique? I have some old limbs and trimming from the trees. A lot of it was left here before we moved in.
I really like the fact that the biochar actually helps compost piles retain nutrients even as it is still composting, and it is facinating to me that even in thousands of years, the biochar will still be improving the soil! It makes me wonder if the areas where I have buried my old camfires with charcoal are showing any signs of inceased fertility!
Alee, I showed this to my hubby; he is a pyromaniac(not realy, but loves to burn stuff)..maybe I can get him to help with the garden now.. as long as there is fire involved..he is there!!
I have always admired the deep black looking soils but never really knew how it was achieved- not only is it fertile but it is beautiful too! I am hoping to be able to get the city to let me burn for a few hours.
Before you try biochar you should test your soil because you may not need it. You can increase certain minerals in the soil that can do more harm than good. You can get a test kit from your extension office for a few bucks. You can always put ash along the outside of the garden to keep slugs out if you want to get rid of the ash.
Anyone using BioChar?
Posted - Feb 24 2010 : 06:59:18 AM
