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Biochar, why every garden needs it

Written by Jordan
Biochar, why every garden needs it

Biochar is agricultural-grade activated charcoal. While medical charcoal is made with acid, biochar is made with physical heat and low oxygen. It’s a faster, slightly less precise way to make

Posted in Field and Garden

7 Tips For Using Biochar In Your Soil

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7 Tips For Using Biochar In Your Soil

I’ve been using biochar more and more lately. Here’s what I’ve learned about it so far. Don’t Topdress When applying biochar, It should never be topdressed or applied on top

Posted in Field and Garden

How to Use Biochar in Animal Feed

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How to Use Biochar in Animal Feed

We manufacture biochar and regularly include it in our animal feed. It has made a noticeable improvement on the quality of our animals. Add dry biochar to animal feed at

Posted in Animals and Livestock

How Much Biochar Can You Add to Potting Soil?

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How Much Biochar Can You Add to Potting Soil?

I make biochar for use in garden and potting soil, and I’ve learned a few tricks to using it well. Biochar can be used at rates up to 70 percent

Posted in Field and Garden

Biochar for Chickens (benefits, uses, and methods)

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Biochar for Chickens (benefits, uses, and methods)

Biochar has made a difference in our poultry operation. My daughters feed it to them every day. Biochar can improve egg production, meat production, and overall health in chickens. It

Posted in Animals and Livestock

How to use Biochar in Pig Feed

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How to use Biochar in Pig Feed

We raise A lot of pigs here and do so without any commercial feed. Biochar is one of our secrets to good animal growth. How Does Biochar Benefit Pigs? Adding

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