Fertilizing and Watering
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Subject: pot ash
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phat joe |
Zurich, Ontario Canada
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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.
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8/14/2012 9:07:41 PM
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TruckTech1471 |
South Bloomfield, Ohio
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Wood ash is a very good source of potassium. Add it now to next year's plot and soil test in the spring.
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8/14/2012 9:16:24 PM
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phat joe |
Zurich, Ontario Canada
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Thanks. I will do that!
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8/15/2012 5:54:53 AM
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pap |
Rhode Island
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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
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8/15/2012 7:12:08 AM
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Iowegian |
Anamosa, IA BPIowegian@aol.com
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Ashes can raise your ph. They do supply some calcium to the soil too.
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8/15/2012 9:04:41 AM
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Bohica (Tom) |
Www.extremepumpkinstore.com
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Pap, great post, a little can be a little too much.
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8/15/2012 9:12:45 AM
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klancy |
Westford, MA
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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.
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8/15/2012 11:45:46 AM
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phat joe |
Zurich, Ontario Canada
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O.k I think I get the point. Easy does it!!! Thanks !!!
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8/15/2012 6:17:10 PM
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Bry |
Glosta
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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.
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8/16/2012 11:49:04 AM
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cojoe |
Colorado
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Can be high in heavy metals-so careful in the veggie garden
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8/18/2012 9:39:12 PM
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