Granulated Biochar?

[Groat21]

Hey guys, I’m looking for biochar for some aeration(and other reasons) for my no-till bed. What I’m wondering is, should I be using granulated biochar, or will that not work?

Thanks!

 

[Fluffy Butt]

If it's small enough, I don't see why not. Black Owl biochar is a good brand.

 

[Groat21]

Ok, so small is better? Do you know where I can get black owl biochar in Canada? Ontario, specifically. Thanks

 

[Groat21]

If it's small enough, I don't see why not. Black Owl biochar is a good brand.

What about AirTerra? They told me it’s granulated 1-5mm size. Is that good?

I’m still trying to get a hold of the distributors of Black Owl around here, I can’t seem to find it near me(Ontario, Canada)

 

[MustangStudFarm]

Ok, so small is better? Do you know where I can get black owl biochar in Canada? Ontario, specifically. Thanks

I was using fire place ashes and screening the char from ash. Then, put it in a pillow case and smash them with a rock and hammer. You don't want to bust up your side-walk doing this! Then, you can charge it and add it to your compost. I think that char is more important when you have low organic matter, like ground soil. Also, you should ask @DonBrennon about using too much char. I think that he is still around?

 

[Groat21]

I was using fire place ashes and screening the char from ash. Then, put it in a pillow case and smash them with a rock and hammer. You don't want to bust up your side-walk doing this! Then, you can charge it and add it to your compost. I think that char is more important when you have low organic matter, like ground soil. Also, you should ask @DonBrennon about using too much char. I think that he is still around?

yeah, I'm going to stick to just under 5% biochar, seems like the magic number. Thanks!

 

[crimsonecho]

I don’t know, people don’t do this i think but i use the activated carbon from water filters. I means its the same porous surface and its supposed to be uncontaminated enough to filter water so why not. Also air filters too. I mean its carbon. I really wonder if anyone else is doing this, i posted strategically around the site but never got a response.