How to Use Biochar in Your Garden (Amazing Benefits) 

I couldn’t find anywhere to figure out the difference between charcoal and biochar. Thank you this is very easy to understand . You are a good teacher.

You Sir are an excellent teacher...thank you and blessings!

Gardener Scott this was one of the last videos I very much needed in my research on Biochar. The difference between charcoal and biochar I needed very much. Thank you ❤

From a blacksmiths perspective there is little difference between "biochar" charcoal and lump charcoal or open pit charcoal when using it to forge with. All natural charcoal is "bio"char. There IS a big difference between those and charcoal briquettes. Neither forging or for gardening should briquettes be used, unless just in the grill to cook. Any Lump charcoal is better for that too. Anyway, I can see possibly how pyrolysed charcoal could be better for gardening than open pit charcoal from your explination. Pyrolysed charcoal is not hard to make. Basically you have the wood in a metal container with some holes in the lid and place it in a bigger metal container with a fire inside to basically cook or bake the inner container to change it to charcoal. There are many good videos on this and it can be a small or large operation depending on your tooling or skills and resources. You could even rout the exhaust of the inner container to vent wood gas into the flame to take over the burner flame to recycle and use all the resources and make it more efficient. Same deal as gardening for cheap and or free or going all out. The same applies to blacksmithing really. Funny how different trades or hobbies cross over in ways. Love your insight and videos. Always get me or others thinking.

What a wonderful journey you have created for newbies to travel along, thank you so much Gardener Scott what a pleasant way to learn everything we need to know. Thanks for your knowledge, time, commitment and thorough teachings. I've watched dozens of your videos and I can feel myself becoming more and more excited!! Thanks again from our garden to yours 💐🌺🌿🌻🍀🍁

I've been buying lump charcoal by the 50# bag at Sam's, but it's a huge, backbreaking chore to smash it all down and sift it. Yesterday, I got the bright idea to run it through my electric wood chipper. The result was pieces about 1/4" to 3/8" in size, which is perfect for my tastes. I learned three things: 1) Don't do this if you are sweating. 2) Do this BEFORE you shower. 3) Use clothes you plan on throwing away, or do it naked. I'm also going to have to hose the chipper down, but this only took me 45 minutes, as opposed to 5-8 hours. so it's worth it.

I love your calm style. Thank you for being such a great teacher.

Gardener Scott, you are an excellent teacher. You have the ability to clearly and simply explain complex ideas. You are inspirational. Thank you for your generosity in sharing your knowledge.

Scott, I’ve been applying much of what I’ve learned from you into my garden this year. I’m having great results. In particular with the yield I’ve seen already, and the deep rich colors in my fruits and veggies, and with far less effort than prior growing seasons. Thank you for all you do sir. Your influence has made a huge difference in my gardening.

Thank you, Gardener Scott! This is the very best explanation of how biochar is made and its uses I've learned from anywhere else on the internet! Thanks again!

Thank for this Gardener Scott. The very best presentation I have seen on biochar. You are great teacher.

Very informative, very clear and concise. Thank you.

You are a real deal, sir. I just love the way you explain anything, so simple and perfect. Thank you!

I always learn something from your videos but today I learned something completely new. THANKS

One of the best explanations of biochar out there. Thank you.

A wealth of common sense information. Much appreciated that you take the time to explain this effectively and detailed. I'm definitely going to be applying this post harvest.

Your exposition is crystal clear. Thank you very much.

Gardener Scott, That was very interesting. Great video and info.

You are a very effective communicator / teacher. Thanks for the learnings.

Thanks for a great introduction !

Thank you Scott this is wonderfully informative and I have just been using some bio char in my raised beds and am so happy to hear your clarity of all the benefits.

Top quality video. Not much chit-chat -- focuses on information people need to understand the topic. Most videos I turn on captions and scroll through to not waste time but this one I watched the whole video minute by minute because it was so informative. Thank you!

Incredibly informative. I was on the fence about buying compost mixed with biochar, but this video helped convince me. Thank you!

WOW! Facts from the man involved in TWO field trials. Accurate info regarding what TRUE/REAL bio-char is. Thank you for setting things straight.

Very! Very interesting 🙋🏾‍♀️I ordered Bio Char for my house plants…… now my container garden! Wow! Great teaching 👏🏽❤️❤️❤️

Thank you very much for this informative video on bio char. Amazing.

Fantastic information! Thank you so much for this

Whatever you do when you put your biochar in a bucket of water with some molasses in it don't leave a tight l id on it I did that mistake and it blew up The molasses kept making that stuff build up But you should have seen the vegetation in that one spot where that bucket blew up It was the greenest spot in the whole yard

Thank you so much for all of your great information. We really like your channel and appreciate the great information you provided, cause you’re not only provide the how you should do it but the way you should do it. Thanks again for helping us be better gardeners. 🙂

Another excellent video- and timely for me. Thank you.

Thanks! Great information. I was just watching an interview with Graham Hancock, where he discusses that research is showing that the whole amazon rainforest was apparently a man made endeavor in which biochar was created by a civilization thousands of years ago to enrich the soil to sustain vegetation. It’s called terra preta. Considering the amazon rainforest is about the size of India, this was quite a large project for an ancient civilization.

Brilliant video. Thank you

Very informative. I really enjoyed learning about soil enrichment. Thanks.

Best explanation I’ve heard! 👏 👏 bravo!

Now this is called an explanation. Brilliant teaching Sir. The way you conveyed the idea to understand it was simply Kudos😊

I really enjoy watching, and ingesting your videos. You are such a fantastic teacher, I hope that someday I’ll run into you around town; and be able to thank you in person.

Excellent video thanks!

Thanks for the great breakdown. I feel like I should prep for a final now.

This is incredibly helpful and educational. Thank you.

One of the best descriptions and explanations of Biochar i've watched. I had to send it to my sisters and a friend immediately 😉 Funnily enough i have just bought my first bag from the creator of the hotbin. Along with your vermicasting videos this is a great tutorial. We are blessed that you took he time out to share this.

This is some really good stuff; thanks! I just run my char through the blender and mix it with urine to activate it. What I was really looking for and you provided, was how much to mix into my soil. The answer was much more than I realized, so this will give me an excuse to burn even more yard waste! Now, I have to add this: From my perspective as an actor and a public speaker, you do an excellent job of conveying your information. Very few RU-vidrs are as professional as you are. I truly appreciate your delivery, thanks.

Gardener Scott, I took ag classes in the 70's and I wish I'd had a teacher like you!

Thanks for another great video!

Your explanation is sophisticated, very helpful Thank you sir 🙏 and eagerly waiting for such type of information

As always, a great information based video; usable advice. Thanks!

Great video. Thanks for this!!

An amazing video, in few days I’m going to inoculate my biochar with different microbes, like Trichoderma, Bacillus, Lactobacillus, etc.. for my stevia plants. Your video motivated me 😍

Love your work!

Thank you I got good lesson from your video

excellent explanation and how to!

Great information. Thank you for sharing 😊

Great video! learned a lot

Thank u for this best information about amazing trėsor Biochar

Wow, so much information. Thank you sir.

I was very informed after listening to this video! Thank you

Hello. I really thank you for the info. I have heard of biochar. but have not done any studying on it. You have helped me understand more about it.

What a great idea to add it to my container where I throw my kitchen scrap that I then cover with dirt to make compose now I can add my burnt wood charcoal to it. Thanks.

Exquisite overview, and for my money, the most cogent and persuasive argument for biochar on the Internet. I don’t know who you are, but I know genius when I see it.

VERY informative!

ty for all your knowledge

Thank you for this information, I charged biochar I made, with compost tea but I added humic acid, great results especially in citrus trees Nice job

Great presentation, full of info, no fuss, no background Hollywood dramatics .......just what the Doctor ordered.!!!!!

I've been watching lots of videos and this is a very good, simple explanation. I really like the added info regarding animal bones. So glad you added the inoculation/energizing stage. Excellent!

I'm going to be building a couple raised beds and considering 18-24'' height. My strategy so far was going to be hugelkultur and more native soil on the bottom and then mel's mix for the top half. Then mulch on top. Now I'm considering adding a thin layer of biochar at root depth as you suggest. Very interesting! I think biochar layer would really compliment mel's mix very well since that mix is supposed to last a very long time as well, beyond having to regular add organic.

I water my plants with pond water regularly. I bought a small bag of biochar and added it to my worm compost that goes on top of soil with azomite. And microrizomes

This is very good knowledge. Thanks for posting .🇺🇸😎🇺🇸

Great explanation.

Biochar is really an amazing stuff. You can use sauerkraut juice for activating the microbes as well. 😉

I can't even begin to explain my excitement for your video. I found it because I went to a gardening class today and this was talked about. You explain non and inoculation so very wonderful thanks. I'll be adding it to my lasagna compost for now on. I'm thankful I dont have to inoculate it first as I'm doing my cold composting ❤ thanks again Scott

Thank you !

Yes thank you very much you are very clear

I've just bought my biochar here in Malawi want to try it on my bean garden . Thanks for the lessons

Great video, thanks. I've been using biochar for about five years and find that every addition improves production. I use it in the garden compost and also in the composting chicken poop, making a kind of lasagna of poop and char. in the compost box After producing a 34lb kohlrabi, I knew I was onto an amazing technique - and it was good all the way through. Having a kon-tiki biochar kiln helps a lot.

Every video is full of great material..

Great vidio. I've been making biocharr kilns for customers. Now I understand how good biocharr is and can promote it. I'll be sharing your vidio. Thanks very much. I've passed your vidio to 25+ people.

Thank you man this was very informative

Excellent explanation of biochar!

Great explanation👍 This would work wonders on my sandy soil I think, adding more nutrient and water retention.

Thank you !!

thanks for sharing

I love your dog! It wants a front row seat! Great video and information!👍 I got forest leaf mould and comfrey tea to infuse my bio char before I added it to my compost bin with red wrigglers in.🤯👍

Thank you for the clarification between charcoal and biochar because I had the idea I could save time and one by picking up a bag of lump charcoal and grinding it up. I won't be dong that!

You are so wise.

Thank you Gardner Scott.

i have no doubt you are a master of your trade : )

Excellent teacher

Thanks for sharing this video! I’m working on incorporating bio char into my no dig veganic garden.

Thank you sir, for your info. I'm keeping a veggie garden and raising chickens in my backyard (here in Mindanao, Philippines). The biochar has proved to be very effective in eliminating foul odor of ammonia that may threaten the health of newly hatched chicks. It also improves soil fertility and moisture. This black absorber of moisture and detoxifier makes the environment for both garden plants and birds healthy -- and happy.

Thanks for the information.

Excellent video

What an amazing presentation, thank you for the information. It was eye opening.. the fact that the carbon maintains molecular structure, how interesting the ancient gardens having been found with biochar. I will do this on a large-scale before even starting my garden. The northern Arkansas Ozarks are rocky clay, I'm thinking a few truckloads of compost, sand, and biochar should fix the property right up..Thank you

Good job.

Great video

Thank you fos such a detailed videp. I ahve hard time believing, that it wouldn't break down in a few years.

I've watched many videos on bio-char and you make a very good explanation of the benefits of bio-char.

Love the beds they look great

I have seen dazon of videos on biochar but your video is excellent thanks.

You are an excellent educator. I have a background in adult training/education and was trained by the best Air Force in the world. You my friend are superb.

I've definitely saved this video for next year, I'm most probably going to use it!

Interesting, since everyone else I watch says to do it every three or so years. Have been wanting to use bio char for years, but have yet to give it a try. Thanks for the info...