On 9/1/09 16:24, in article ,
"Charlie Pridham" wrote:

In article a27054f0-f0cd-4e2c-9593-
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says...
How long should you leave soot before spreading on the garden.

Good question! all the books say "untill weathered" well I feel well
weathered after about 30 mins!! I would say a winter would do the job but
maybe someone actually knows.

It's hardly scientific but my grandfather used to chuck it onto the garden
straight from the chimney - coal fire, IIRC.
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