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So, this is what I am doing since I have become fascinated with biochar and how it can help improve the soil around here. So I am doing an experiment.
First, bed will be my control. It is merely tilled earth that had compost over it for 6 months.
Second Bed - This will be as above, but with rotted chicken manure used to help smother the fire and inoculate the biochar.
Third Bed - This biochar will be smothered with compost and horse manure.
Fourth Bed - Biochar will be made green, seasoned, and dry woods. Then smothered with , & soil, manure, & vermicompost.
All composts have some seaweed matter in them as it is a valuable resource for the garden and comes freely while crabbing. Certainly win -win!!!
Trenches were dug for the various beds, soil still being moved. Very tired since I did not sleep not prior since mind is going over various uses biochar could have for this community.
Field Trial Data Base; The new version of BiocharDB has been released! To see it, please visit http://biocharbazaar.org.
ReplyDeleteThe Guide to Conducting Biochar Trials
The Guide to Conducting Biochar Trials is a 32 page document that covers all aspects of designing and setting up a biochar experiment in a nursery or field plot. It covers quick and easy methods for testing biochar suitability, designing replication and controls, how to do soil testing and how to analyze your results.
http://www.biochar-international.org/sites/default/files/IBI%20Biochar%20Trial%20Guide%20final.pdf
Good Luck,
Erich
Where can I find you in Coquille/Coos County, Mekka?
ReplyDeleteDear Dr. John,
ReplyDeleteI will not give out my address over the internet. I am a somewhat internet savy person and am protecting my anonymity with a false name of Mekka due to past life experiences with unscrupulous people. Not that I am trying to infer that you are one, but rather I am eluding to my reasons for protection over the internet. Please take no offense. :)
Are you the same Dr. John that helped with the draft of the Environmental Impact for Vegetation Treatment Using Herbicides on behalf of 5 different groups such as Residents of Oregon Against Deadly Sprays and Smoke?
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