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now discovered that charcoal, previously thought to be inert
in soil, lowers the soil's acidity; creates a haven for the
beneficial bacteria that live in symbiosis with the root hairs of
crops; helps to keep fertilizers in the soil instead of letting
them be washed out, thus decreasing the need for fertilizer;
and helps to loosen tight soils. In addition, it helps to
sequester carbon from the atmosphere, thereby reducing
global warming. More benefits are being discovered all the
time.
The three-tined cultivator is a workhorse for raised beds.
