[CH] Soil question for L.B., or anyone else who may feel like jump
Jim Morrissey (Jim@berk.com)
Thu, 11 Apr 2002 18:15:38 -0400
<Question is: Do I try to get every little piece out that I can; or is
this actually a good thing to have in the soil, and I should just till
it in???>
I see no value in keeping the large unburned pieces in there, only because I
doubt they will de-compose in any short length of time. If you have a good
tiller, it should be able to bury any ash remnants 6 or 7 inches down. They
should be out of harms way. Why take a chance, I guess is my recommendation.
Here is the make-up of charcoal, before it gets burned.
(percentages are approximate)
10% limestone, just for weight
3% sodium nitrate (to help it light quicker)
4% starch (to help bind everything together)
20% wood (yep, that's it)
65% lignite coal from Canada
Jim