Almost everything you need to know about ash

  • Dec 24, 2019

Wood ash is a valuable natural fertilizer having rich chemical composition. This tool has a beneficial effect on the seeds, mature plants and soil. The powder can be used as a separate preparation or in combination with other organic products. Cook it on its own or can be purchased at the store.

Ash as a fertilizer. Illustration for an article is used for a standard license © ofazende.ru
Ash as a fertilizer. Illustration for an article is used for a standard license © ofazende.ru

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Ash nourishes plants

Ashes contain the following key nutrients that have a positive effect on plants:

  • potassium;
  • phosphorus;
  • calcium;
  • magnesium;
  • zinc;
  • manganese;
  • iron.

Beneficial ingredients quickly absorbed by crops, normalize water balance of plants, promote the rapid growth of shoots. In this fertilizer respond well cabbage, potatoes, strawberries, raspberries, eggplant, tomato, blackberry, marrows, cucumbers and so on. D. Application of the substance improves blooming roses, pions, lilies, gladiolus, clematis.

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With the help of the ash can be to deal with pests

Wood ash is used for the treatment of various diseases shoots, getting rid of harmful insects (aphids, snails, ground fleas, ants, slugs, ticks, larvae) and rodents. For dusting using a dry, finely divided powder that is placed around the stems. As a preventive measure and vegetable garden plants can be sprayed with an ash solution with the addition of soap chips. For the preparation of the liquid must be 8-10 Art. l. substances sugar and 1 liter of boiling water, add grated soap obtained volume diluted with water to obtain a 10 L preparation.

Ash - prophylactic against rot during storage of vegetables

The organic material has antifungal and antiseptic properties, prevents the formation of mold on the surface of the root crop. Therefore, the funds are often used for long-term storage of vegetables in basements. That culture is not spoiled for a long time, they are dusted with ash powder or placed in a container with mixed material. Natural product also can be used for conservation planting perennials material.

Ash. Illustration for an article is used for a standard license © ofazende.ru
Ash. Illustration for an article is used for a standard license © ofazende.ru

Ash promotes a friendly and rapid seed germination, seedling strengthen

Adding timber means to the wells at planting seeds stimulates rapid germination sturdy shoots, contributes to their root systems. In addition, maintaining the raw materials for 6-12 hours before sowing ash solution has a positive effect on its structure. After carrying out this procedure, shoots appear in a timely manner and are characterized by multiplicity.

Ash improves soil structure and enriches compost

Addition of ash into the soil when planting potatoes. Illustration for an article is used for a standard license © ofazende.ru
Addition of ash into the soil when planting potatoes. Illustration for an article is used for a standard license © ofazende.ru

The ash powder enriches earth minerals and trace elements, improves uniformity of soil and decreases its acidity, accelerates the decomposition of organic compounds. Therefore, it is commonly used to create compost pits and trenches, warm beds. The ground natural substance is introduced into a dry form in the spring or autumn digging.

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