[Terrapreta] The Science of Terra Preta Formation

[Tom Miles]

You can always try adding minerals. See Sai Bhaskar Reddy's rooftop
experiments with "TP Nuggets."

http://e-terrapretarooftopexp.blogspot.com/

 

As Rex suggests the modern practical equivalent to TP may be a high quality
charcoal (20% VM or less) plus nutrients including minerals, and/or
biofertilizers,  as needed (ie a scientific recipe)

 

Tom

 

 

>While I am sure that char currently plays the biggest role, I find my self
wondering if at least in the beginning, the pottery also filled some direct
roll.

 

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