Unburned wood residues are an excellent fertilizer and a great way to improve the condition of the soil.
Ash easily copes with many pests and is a source of a huge amount of microelements useful for plants (including potassium, phosphorus and potassium).
But there is a problem: ash is not suitable for all garden and vegetable crops.
There are plants for which ash brings only benefits (of course, when used in moderation).
There are also representatives of flora for which unburned wood remains pose a huge danger.
Which plants "react" well to ash
Ash fertilization has a positive effect on the following crops:
- cabbage;
- onion;
- carrot;
- cucumbers;
- beet.
When preparing beds for these plants, it makes sense to add unburned wood residues (150 grams per square meter).
In addition, beets and carrots should be fed with ash infusion at the final stage of vegetation. In this case, the root crops will be sweeter.
What plants should not be fed with ash
Ash is not suitable for those flora representatives that require acidic soil:
- azaleas;
- cowberry;
- blueberry;
- hydrangeas.
Ash deacidifies the soil. In other words, it makes it not quite suitable for the above-mentioned plants.
