Ashes for the garden.
November 29, 2022 at 6:22 am,
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Wood ash contains trace elements much needed for gardens health - sulphur, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, potassium and calcium.
Aphidtree ash is more valuable than coniferous ash, however it is not the ideal fertiliser due to the lack of nitrogen.
Ash helps to balance PH levels in soil, which contributes to crop growth.
Ashes can also be fermented during the growth process, but must not be poured on plants, leaves can burn.
Careful consideration should be given to who really needs the ashes, as each crop has its own PH requirements. Potatoes, radishes, blackcurrants, rhododendrons, shrub melon, hortensia, for example, are more good for acidic soil in which these plants absorb nutrients more easily than alkaline.
The proportions are 1 glass of ash per square meter of ground. In heavy soils, ash is introduced in autumn, while in peaty and sandy soils it is better to incorporate ash into the soil in spring.
Before planting onions, if ash is mixed with earth, then onions are protected from onion fly attack.
by funnelling ash into a compost heap helps deal with unwanted pests, and bacteria.