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Zurich, Ontario Canada

Already thinking of next years plot. Do wood ashes work well to supply pot ash levels in the soil. If so how do I know how much to put on. I would think I would take soil sample after I add it.

8/14/2012 9:07:41 PM

South Bloomfield, Ohio

Wood ash is a very good source of potassium. Add it now to next year's plot and soil test in the spring.

8/14/2012 9:16:24 PM

Zurich, Ontario Canada

Thanks. I will do that!

8/15/2012 5:54:53 AM

Rhode Island

be carefull on the amount you use.suggest only a dusting and then till and test.
save the rest in a pile - you can always add more later but, ya cant remove it once its in the soil.
pap

8/15/2012 7:12:08 AM

Anamosa, IA BPIowegian@aol.com

Ashes can raise your ph. They do supply some calcium to the soil too.

8/15/2012 9:04:41 AM

Www.extremepumpkinstore.com

Pap, great post, a little can be a little too much.

8/15/2012 9:12:45 AM

Westford, MA

Too much can cause premature ripening of the fruit.
Found out the hard way.

Pap's right once it's in you can't take it out.
Still picking out bits of charcoal.

8/15/2012 11:45:46 AM

Zurich, Ontario Canada

O.k I think I get the point. Easy does it!!! Thanks !!!

8/15/2012 6:17:10 PM

Glosta

wood ash is also a liming material.

It has CCE (calcium carbonate equivalent) on average between 25-60% (according to Clemson University).

So if you have high ph I would recommend to avoid using it. Never add anything unless you have tested the soil through a reputable lab.

8/16/2012 11:49:04 AM

Colorado

Can be high in heavy metals-so careful in the veggie garden

8/18/2012 9:39:12 PM