When used with seeding oil, how should wood chips be applied to the soil?

Applying wood chips with seeding oil involves a specific technique to maximize the benefits for soil and plant growth. When wood chips are disked into the soil, they effectively incorporate organic matter into the top layer of the soil. This practice enhances soil structure, increases moisture retention, and provides a slow-releasing source of nutrients as the wood chips break down.

By incorporating the wood chips into the soil, you improve the conditions for seed germination and root establishment. The presence of the seeding oil further helps in the germination process by providing a suitable environment for the seeds, ensuring better water retention and potentially suppressing weeds.

Spreading wood chips evenly on the surface may provide some benefits in terms of moisture retention and weed suppression, but it would not enhance soil structure as effectively as incorporating them directly into the soil. Leaving wood chips in piles can lead to uneven distribution of nutrients and moisture, while burning wood chips would destroy the organic matter, negating the positive impacts they could have on soil health.