Biochar Increases Plant Survival
Biochar Increases Plant Survival
Read case studies in how biochar improved plant survival rates, boosted yeilds, and saved money. Sandy soils particularly benefitted from biochar.
Fact sheet
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Soil Media
USBI DFB Biochar In Compost Fact Sheet DIGITAL 2 2022
Digital version of the USBI Biochar In Compost Fact Sheet created in 2022
Improve compost and save money.
Fact sheet
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Biochar in New York State: Benefits and Challenges Moving Forward
Biochar in New York State: Benefits and Challenges Moving Forward
Research program
Symposium or Webinar Series
How to Use Biochar to Promote Plant Survival
Great Lakes Biochar Network
The Great Lakes Biochar Network aims to be a centralized hub for biochar information relevant to the Great Lakes region. This website offers articles, publications, videos, human resources and a webinar series on biochar topics.
Extension service
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Practice Guideline: Plant Bioassays to Evaluate Biochar Compost
This guideline was developed by the Umpqua Biochar Education Team for an NRCS Conservation Innovation Grant. The plant bioassay we use is a two week germination and growth test using cucumber seeds.
Guideline
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Biochar Potential To Enhance Forest Resilience, Seedling Quality, and Nursery Efficiency
This 7-page fact sheet from the US Forest Service describes several methods for making and using biochar in forest soils and tree nurseries.
Fact sheet
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