CoolTerra Biochar Soil Improvement, 10 Quarts

I recently read in an article that you can dig a ditch, put all of your weeds in it and burn them (check state laws, obviously), and make your own biochar. I bought this biochar before I knew what it was and that it's possible to make your own, although I'm honestly not sure if I would make my own biochar. I incorporated this biochar into all of my container gardens and my plants are growing well. I also amended with plant-appropriate fertilizers, and used coconut coir; we'll see how it all goes. So far, everything is growing exceptionally well, so I'm optimistic. This biochar is easy to dispense - poke the perforated hole in the side and pull out the top of the clear plastic bag and start sprinkling. I do think it would be helpful to have more details about how much is appropriate to incorporate into a container garden.

So far so good. I met a CoolTerra sales rep named Peter at an event. The ratio he recommends is 1:4. One part Biochar to 4 parts soil. He also said to concentrate the product in the top 4 inches of soil. He also said that the product does not breakdown so this will not need to be replenished. This drought is stressing our plants. By using the CoolTerra and shade cloth we are getting a handle on water conservation in our semi arid area in Ventura County California. We have raised beds. I bought 50 pound bags of the CoolTerra. I used about half a bag in a 4x4 foot raised bed. No more adding peat moss or vermiculite or perlite ever again.

I use this for making terrariums (to cut down on the smell) below the soil line. My only wish is for the inside plastic bag to seal after each use.

I think it is to early to get a chance to see if it works.

I added this biochar to one section of a bed of kale and chard planted in sandy soil. The plants with the biochar are noticeably bigger and more vibrant after a few weeks. Quite remarkable. In a separate bed I combined biochar and coir with fertilizer, blood meal and compost. The plants have exploded with life. Unbelievable!

This is an excellent product, I have better plants that require less water, can't do better than that.

This stuff works great, I mixed it into my strawberry bed and growth took off. Keeps soil airy and fertile but without the clover and other weeds you get from manure. I'm going to do the rest of my garden now.

lack of instructions on how to use, but i found if you add some compost tea to it and stir it in to the char it does a good job that way--dick mckinley