The season of fertilizing and planting will begin very soon.
Many people tend to use natural fertilizers in their gardens, in particular ash. However, it is necessary to take into account the nuances of its use for different plants and soil types.
Wood ash contains up to 75% calcium, as well as potassium and phosphorus, and various microelements.
Wood ash has an alkaline reaction, which means it is not suitable for plants that like acidic soil: These are plants such as raspberries and currants, lingonberries and blueberries, hydrangea and heather, honeysuckle, and most conifers.
At the same time, ash will be a good fertilizer for crops that prefer neutral soils. For such crops, ash is added both in dry form - 100-200 g per square meter, and an aqueous solution is prepared: 1 glass of ash and vinegar per 10 liters of water.
Ash should not be added with ammonium, nitrogen fertilizers - this is a big mistake. Ash has a strong alkaline reaction, when ammonium gets into such an environment, all the nitrogen evaporates and the plants do not receive a drop of nitrogen.
