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Originally Posted by allen73
I have used Kingsford charcoal for a patio hibachi, going through maybe 10 - 15 x 18 lb bags a summer. I just rinse this out, and the water flows off the concrete patio and onto the grass, and it has made no difference what so ever after 10 years of doing so.
This fall, I bought a couple 18 lb bags of Kingsford "mesquite" charcoal to roast chili. The ash from that stuff turned the grass yellow. It has since recovered, but still.
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Hi Allen,
I have tried eggshells before with little success, however last season I boiled up and simmered spent coffee grounds in a large pot. When cooled I watered my vegetable patch with this liquid, it was the best result that I have ever had. There seemed to be no damage to any of my crops, I'm just trying this out to see if I get similar results with spreading spent coffee grounds around my crops. It will be interesting to see if the aroma of coffee protects my carrots.
Regarding your second comment only use charcoal in its original state, also check the paper speak to see if ignition accellerants have been added. Burned charcoal will do nothing for your soil, it is the absorbency of charcoal which is key to its use for cultivation!!!
uriel13
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