What Is Biochar Gardening?

Published On: September 5, 2014
135 words
Views: 876

CBS – MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The mayor of Minneapolis and the chairman of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux signed an agreement Tuesday that promotes the use of biochar.
Jim Doten, Minneapolis’ environmental services’ supervisor, says it’s a product similar to cooking charcoal that’s used for gardening.
“They really increase the soil fertility, it increases crop yields, it reduces the amount of inputs you need, the amount of fertilizer you need,” Doten said.
Biochar is typically made from waste wood which is heated to 500 degrees in a sealed container. The resulting product is very porous, so in garden soil, biochar holds water and nutrients.
“It will be in the soil for hundreds, up to thousands of years, rather than breaking down and being released into the atmosphere,” he said.

About the Author: CLIMATE STATE

CLIMATE STATE
CLIMATE STATE covers the broad spectrum of climate change, and the solutions, with the focus on the sciences. Climate State – we endorse data, facts, empirical evidence.
    Subscribe
    Notify of
    guest

    0 Comments
    Oldest
    Newest
    Inline Feedbacks
    View all comments

    POPULAR

    FinalCut Pro License Fundraiser

    Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.