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Charging the biochar in cold weather

 
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I was wondering if this recent cold snap in the PNW might delay the inoculation process of my char. I mix my char 50/50 with worm castings and I feed it molasses and rock flour and keep it moist (not quite a slurry like I've seen people do). I noticed the other day that it was quite frosty. I don't have room to bring it inside but the cold weather doesn't usually stick around. Any advice or similar experiences?
 
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Yeah, cold weather can slow down the inoculation process since the microbes aren’t as active in low temperatures. It should pick back up once things warm up, though, so I wouldn’t stress too much if the cold snap doesn’t last long. Just keep it moist and maybe cover it with a tarp or some straw to help hold in a bit of warmth if possible.
 
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