CG>        1) how high a temperature and
CG>        2) how long.
CG>I'm guessing that the boiling point of water 100C or 212F will
CG>kill off most seeds. I'm also guessing that if leave it in too
CG>long I'll end up with a tray of chemical ash, with little
CG>humustic (?) value.
   It's better to consider the process as pasturizing, not actually
   sterilizing that soil.  You are right, actually baking it will 1)
   stink the place out, and 2) render the soil useless.  One suggested
   method was to use a 22 quart baked enamel canning kettle. Place the
   dampened, (It *must* be damp - it's the heat of the steam that will do
   the trick) - soil into the kettle and seal the top with some heavy
   guage aluminum foil.  Insert a meat thermomenter through the center
   of the foil, and well down into the soil.  The temperature of the
   soil must rise to 180 degrees (F), and be maintained for thirty
   minutes.  (Hotter is NOT better).  When finished, remove the foil and
   stir up the soil - then allow it to cool.  Be careful you don't
   somehow contaminate it before or while it's in storage.
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