Many summer residents love ash, as it is a practically free fertilizer that we are used to frequently using on our plots.
However, uncontrolled application of the component may not have the best effect on the harvest.
As it turns out, ash should not be considered a universal remedy, insists agronomist and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , an expert for the online publication BelNovosti.
What shortcomings are we talking about?
The misconception that all ash will be the same
The final chemical composition of the ash largely depends on the composition of the plant residues used to make the fertilizer.
Therefore, it is always necessary to take this important factor into account.
It is not always necessary to deacidify the soil
Ash is often the simplest, most accessible and effective means of reducing soil acidity. But procedures cannot be carried out without relying on objective data.
First, make sure that the soil in your area is really acidic. Then, you should understand what kind of soil is suitable for the crops you grow.
Ash can be added in any volume
This misconception can also cost you your harvest, since excess of any substance can be dangerous or even harmful to crops.
Therefore, it is worth knowing that never more than one glass of the product is added per square meter.
