From my understanding as long as it doesn't float, i.e. it is saturated with water, it is okay to use.
You can inoculate it by mixing it with compost or manure and letting it sit for two week, but some people skip that step.
Without inoculation it may stunt growth the first year but after that it will be fully functional.
Experiment with different ways and see what works for you.
I’ve been letting it just sit in rain water. I think you’re right though and just let experimentation be the indicator. Just don’t want to add uncharged to my new garden beds.
I put about 15% uninnoculated biochar in one of my pea beds and seed germination was great. The peas seem to be doing just fine with it so far.
We will see as the season progresses.
Very nice! I’ll throw some in my flower beds. Those are perennial so I know even if they suffer first they will explode next year
