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Old 19-04-2009, 04:34 PM posted to rec.gardens
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Default Charcoal ash in compost

not briquette type, but

Can 'biochar' save the planet?
http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/science...rgy/index.html
BioEnergy Lists: Biochar (Terra Preta)
Information on the intentional use of Biochar (charcoal) to improve soils.
http://terrapreta.bioenergylists.org/

On Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:42:29 -0700 (PDT), wrote:

Is the charcoal ash from my grill beneficial in my compost pile or
should I leave it out? The charcoal I use says it's made from 100%
oak wood.

TIA,
Mike