Imagine your neighbors peering over the fence, trying to figure out why your cucumbers are juicy, crisp, and blemish-free.
The answer is simpler than it seems - ordinary ash. Not chemicals, not expensive fertilizers, but something that is in almost every home.
Wood ash is a storehouse of potassium, phosphorus and calcium. These elements strengthen the roots, accelerate the growth of vines and make the fruits sweet.
Plants get sick less often, and pests avoid the beds. And all this without synthetic additives.
Different soils require different approaches.
In clay soil, add two spoons of ash to the hole, in sandy soil - three spoons and a handful of humus. One spoon is enough for black soil.
Before planting, the ash is mixed with the soil and watered so that the nutrients are distributed evenly.
There are two options for use: dry ash is scattered under bushes or an infusion is prepared.
A glass of ash per 10 liters of water, let it sit for a week, and it's ready. Water it once every two weeks at the root.
Rules that cannot be broken
Ash should only come from clean wood - no trash or plastic.
You can’t mix it with fresh manure: this will “kill” the nitrogen.
And most importantly, on alkaline soils, ash is used carefully so as not to overload the soil.
The secret of the harvest is on the surface. Now your cucumbers will not only be the envy of everyone, but also proof: nature gives everything you need if you know how to use it.
