Compost, Cover Crops & Biochar – Epi-3429
The Survival Podcast
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Biochar: Providing Housing for Soil Microbes
The speaker explains the concept of biochar and how it protects soil microbes from drying out, being consumed by other organisms, and experiencing temperature fluctuations. They compare biochar to the ecosystem of shells on the beach, where organisms form symbiotic and predatory relationships. The chapter discusses the benefits of using biochar in soil, including moisture equalization, increased cation exchange capacity, and long-lasting effects.
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