Making and Using Biochar - Including Charging/Loading the Charcoal

Biochar is fairly easy to make and use to improve soil fertility and health. In this video, we'll see how some was made in a pit and look at a couple different ways I inoculate it with beneficial microbes, as well as "charge" or load it up with nutrients. I'll also show how I use it in my garden soil. Gardens, lawns, trees, and shrubs all benefits from adding carbon to the soil. Applying biochar helps insure that some carbon will remain in the soil for many years. Below are links to some other videos about biochar, as well as links to items I use when gardening with biochar. I receive a commission from some of the links in the description. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
What is Biochar? (video link): • What is Biochar? - How...
Biochar Benefits - Stable Carbon (video link): • Biochar Benefits - Add...
Clay Soil, and Biochar (video link): • Biochar Benefits - Imp...
Commercially Made Biochar (seen in the video):
- Course Ground, Hardwood Biochar: amzn.to/3yaPa3R
- Fine Ground, Pistachio Shell Biochar: amzn.to/4a14Gg6
- Micronized, Mixed with Humic Acid, Granule for Easy Application: amzn.to/3UG0CgJ
Liquid Fertilizer, Organic (I used to "charge" some of the biochar):
- Indoor Plants: amzn.to/3xXxoRH
- Tomatoes and Vegetables: amzn.to/4djF3tR
Compost Tumbler (used in the video): amzn.to/3JESSp8
Books (that helped me learn about biochar and microbes):
- Gardening with Biochar: amzn.to/3S4oecF
- Teaming with Microbes: amzn.to/3tS48dx
Gloves I Wear for Gardening (used in the video): amzn.to/3xDggRd
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[@marlenepopos12]

Great video. Thanks I will try your method. I just tried blood meal yesterday for the first time in.my garden it rained last night. And boy my onion plants doubled in leave size over night. It's true that organic natural forms of fertilizer give better results than those made from mined minerals.

[@BudgetPhil]

Thank you. Yes I agree, organic fertilizers can really help to improve soil ecology.

[@brettw011]

Excellent, concise 👍

[@BudgetPhil]

Thank you