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North Ga

I burn about a cord of nothing but seasoned oak and hickory every winter. Does anybody know if the ashes would be beneficial to my soil? Thanks,
Pappy

10/26/2001 11:39:26 AM

Chester Co., PA

yes, very good, they have lots of potash. Too much can make soil mooshy (gummier then mushy).

10/26/2001 12:57:08 PM

North Ga

Thanks for the prompt reply Wes. I will scatter ashes and plow them in during the winter months but do you think I can also side dress my plants (sparingly) during the growing season?
Pappy

10/26/2001 1:21:27 PM

Chester Co., PA

Here is some info. about the nutrients in ashes;

WOOD ASHES
Wood ashes are often used as a soil amendment. They contain potash (potassium), phosphate, boron, and other elements. Wood ashes can be used to raise soil pH; use twice as much wood ash as limestone for the same effect as lime. Ashes should not come into contact with germinating
seedlings or plant roots as they may cause root damage. Spread a thin layer during the winter and
incorporate into the soil in the spring. Check pH yearly if you use wood ashes. Never use coal ashes or large amounts of wood ash (no more than 20 pounds per 1,000 square feet), as toxicity problems may occur. Avoid using ashes from chemically treated or painted wood.

Chemical Analysis

Wood Ashes: 0 - 1.5 - 7 Very fast acting and
highly alkaline (usually
used to raise pH).
Contains many micronutrients

10/26/2001 1:22:51 PM

Pulaski Tn [email protected]

hey pappy, what else do you do to keep warm?? a cord of wood wouldnt last us for a month..please reply quick my wife has already set out my gas and oil and is now trying to find my saw..

10/26/2001 6:19:13 PM

North Ga

blkcloud,
rottweiler LOL!

10/26/2001 6:41:58 PM

North Ga

these dogs are very versatile!!!

10/26/2001 6:45:39 PM

Grants Pass, Oregon

hey blkcloud- buy a monitor stove- it uses oil. We have a oil furnace, and only burned 55 gallons of stove oil the whole winter.

10/26/2001 8:50:09 PM

Pulaski Tn [email protected]

monitor stove. hmm.. thats a new one on me is that the name brand?? i am almost ready to close the deal on a outside wood burning heater but this brings on more talk, does it also burn waste motor oil?? thansk,Keith

10/27/2001 9:38:09 AM

North Ga

Keith,
Wood stoves are the way to go. That's ALL I use at my place. I designed it and a buddy and I built it. I put a baffle in that recirculates the hot air and improves efficiency. A cord + a little more of good seasoned oak goes a long way in this climate.
Good luck
Pappy (Brian)

10/27/2001 9:57:02 AM

Tipp City, Ohio

I had a wood stove once. First and only fire it made the only things left were the nails holding it together. Tom

10/27/2001 9:09:36 PM