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Old 03-27-2009, 10:15 PM   #47 (permalink)
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Default Re: biochar

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Originally Posted by Michael_Andrew View Post
Don't use the briquettes. Too many chemicals in it (starch, borax, paraffin). You can use the lump charcoal but not mesquite (for reasons I don't remember).
Why not buy humic acid? It's a great source of organic carbon, a whole lot cheaper, easier to apply, and penetrates right away. A $3 bottle is usually plenty for a small suburban back yard.
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