Dear Fellows, I would like to bring forward the discussing on the utilization of Charcoal ( wherever it is available - not that we are going to make intentionally charcoal for that purpose) specially the pulverized one to increase soil VAM. Please read the article : Microbial Fertilizers in Japan http://www.agnet.org/library/article/eb430.html
Here in Brazil the utilization of charcoal to increase VAM and to control nematodes is a fact. However, I see other utilizations for charcoal as well. If it has the ability to increase VAM to create a hospitable place for microrganisms, then why not utilize it to make compost ? It would have also the extra ability to absorb odours. I am going to use it in my next compost pile. Jose
