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Biochar and Gypsum

 
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I am a newbie to the topic of the relationship but there has been quite a few studies put out there hawking the benefits of the pair.

Studies
Biochar and Gypsum can reduce farm soil/nutrient runoff
Biochar and Gypsum can help reduce nutrient loss in composting piles.
Biochar and Gypsum can help capture inorganic phosphorus runoff.

I have started to incorporate some gypsum into my biochar as it is inoculating with whatever nutrients I have on hand. I let this sit for roughly a week before distributing it to the many different beds that could use some love.

Has anyone utilized a biochar/gypsum combination for amending their soils? Any thoughts or musings?i
 
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I think this really makes sense, Timothy.  Gypsum has been known as a valuable soil amendment for a long time.  It makes sense that adding it to biochar would be even better than either one by itself.  Checking your soil first to see which amendments would best go with the biochar makes sense here too.  Charging, or inoculating our biochar with gypsum and other inexpensive and nutritious resources will tremendously help the soil to remain a rich storehouse for biological interactions.  That is what gives nutrition to our food and helps it to fight off diseases.  

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