Not all plants can benefit from the use of ash, and some can suffer from its excess.
If you plan to use ash as a fertilizer, keep in mind that some plants do not tolerate an alkaline environment or excess potassium and salts. Here are some of them.
Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", an agronomist and landscape designer, told which plants do not tolerate alkaline soil.
Azalea, rhododendron, camellia, heather and blueberry - these plants prefer acidic soil and can suffer from excess alkali when using ash.
Potatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplants and peppers - these plants do not like excess potassium, which can accumulate in the soil with frequent use of ash.
Parsley, dill, mint, basil and chamomile - these plants do not like excess salts, which can damage their roots.
If you want to use ash as a fertilizer, here are some tips to help you avoid negative consequences.
- Use ash moderately, without over-moistening the soil.
- Before using ash, find out what pH your plants prefer.
- Do not use ash for plants that do not like an alkaline environment, excess potassium or salts.
- Before using ash, check it for heavy metals and other harmful substances.
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Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
