Why garden ash should not be stored outside: why getting wet is dangerous

Ash is one of the most popular fertilizers for the garden, and therefore many summer residents organize the storage of this valuable material.

The main enemy of wood ash is moisture, and therefore there is no talk of using open containers.

But why can't you just put the fertilizer in a metal bowl and leave it outside?

Let us pay attention to the opinion of the expert of the online publication Belnovosti and agronomist Anastasia Kovrizhnykh.

Why Moisture is Dangerous for Ash

First of all, we note that getting wet causes the product to lose its beneficial properties.

Potassium, sodium and magnesium salts dissolve in water and are easily washed away by precipitation. For example, if ash was scattered on a garden bed in the rain, the microelements will go into the soil ahead of time.

But the main reason is that in a room with high humidity, ash in the open air will cake and turn into a sticky paste. It will not lose its properties, but it will be much more difficult to use.