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Adding mesquite charcoal to garden soil

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Question

Can mesquite charcoal be added to garden soil. We have several buckets full. Our soil is clay under oak trees. The charcoal is tiny pieces. Thank you for your help.
Mary
Diablo

Answer

You can add the charcoal to garden soil but disperse it sparingly, and if possible, try to crush it into more of a dust like formulation. Too much charcoal inhibits nutrient availability.

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