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What is it how is it used and where can you get it
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If you do a forum search and look in the soil additive section of the forum this has been discussed in pretty good detail. Most of the info you can use. .Biochar: Black Gold or Just Another Snake Oil Scheme? You tube has some good videos on how to mix it in your soils. This is what I use.. click on the photo to see other photos. .  How to bust up your charcoal by Hostafarian, on Flickr Last edited by cincinnana : 07-01-2016 at 04:00 AM. |
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It can be made by using a low oxygen fire. I've seen people use two 55 gallon drums.
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You have a Kroger? We miss Kroger. Don't have em in Florida.
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Most folks realize lump charcoal is a fuel and not a quality biochar. Lump charcoal is fairly hard and heavy and would probably need a large hammer to crush it. Fortunately most folks are able to realize that as more of it's fuel is burned it becomes lighter, easier to crush, with an increased capacity to hold more air, moisture, and microorganisms, making it a more useful soil additive. If you buy lump charcoal also buy a match.  Quote:
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Charcoal is used to hold nutrients and moisture and is a great amendment. This internet mix is awesome I am on my second batch. I planted a few variegated as well as some sensitive blood bananas and all is well so far. I was really happy with the overwintering of these plants. The mix is called Al's Gritty Mix. There are variations (like mine with charcoal)  Al's gritty mix with charcoal by Hostafarian, on Flickr |
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maybe run it through a customized wood de-gasifier and use the remnants? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arbXj9R6ZXw |
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 Troll Smash! Biochar is excellent!!!
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Some retail stores are having end of summer sales for outdoor products and charcoal is one of them.
I picked up a few 20 lb bags of lump charcoal for 5.00 each. When crushed this is enough to enhance a lot of soil or your favorite soilless mix. DIY Biochar .Biochar: Black Gold or Just Another Snake Oil Scheme? |
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Split a few plants today using crushed bagged charcoal in the mix.. I have a few more plants to freshen up before winter with this great charcoal additive. Great stuff as a soil enhancer for container plants. If you can make some ...do try it, it is inexpensive and it lasts forever. Unfortunately this responder does not agree and rather make fun of the post. .  Fern collection by Hostafarian, on Flickr Last edited by cincinnana : 04-27-2019 at 08:59 AM. Reason: clowns to uninformed folks |
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I fear I thanked the post.  but I am not really sure what your saying but that sounds like a disclaimer you would find on the back of a package of cigarettes.
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