Biochars, biochar extracts and biochar extracts having soluble signaling compounds and method for capturing material extracted from biochar

A method for capturing material extracted from biochar, the method comprising the steps of:

• providing a biochar that includes soluble signaling compounds;
• contacting the biochar with an extraction media, wherein the extraction media removes at least some of the soluble signaling compounds from the biochar, thereby creating a biochar extract containing soluble signaling compounds;
• separating at least a majority of the biochar from the created biochar extract;
• collecting the at least a majority of the biochar separated from the created biochar extract for further use and/or processing separate from, or prior to, disposal;
• wherein the at least a majority of the biochar separated from the collected biochar extract is further processed into granules.

A method for capturing material extracted from biochar, the method comprising the steps of:

• providing a biochar that includes soluble signaling compounds;
• contacting the biochar with an extraction media, wherein the extraction media removes at least some of the soluble signaling compounds from the biochar, thereby creating a biochar extract containing soluble signaling compounds;
• separating at least a majority of the biochar from the created biochar extract;
• collecting the at least a majority of the biochar separated from the created biochar extract;
• and
• applying the at least a majority of the biochar separated from the created biochar extract to seeds, soil, or plants.