Ash is the substance that is the simplest, most economical, effective and good fertilizer for active plant development. Ash from fires is a residue containing many mineral elements formed after the burning of plants. In addition to lime and potassium, it also contains calcium, silicon, manganese and sulfur. The percentage of mineral content depends on the crop being burned. For example, in the ashes of burning herbs, the content of potassium from deciduous crops is higher - calcium.
The advantage of fertilizing plants with this additive is that it does not contain chlorine, which can inhibit the growth of certain crops (potatoes, cabbage). It also neutralizes the increased acidity of the soil, disinfects it and prevents the development of pathogenic microorganisms. Ashes can be added to the soil together with mineral preparations.
1. vegetable (burned straw, weeds, leaves, sunflowers, etc.) contains about 30% of potassium, 15% of calcium and 10% of other mineral elements.
2. wood (oak, beech, poplar, elm, birch, larch, ash, maple, spruce, alder, linden, aspen, pine) contains about 25% of potassium, 20% of calcium and 15% of other mineral elements.
3. Coal contains very small amounts of valuable trace elements and is therefore not recommended for ground use. However, because it contains more than 50% silica, it is also used to construct clay rather than sand, and to acidify soils. Plants and wood ash are used to enrich the soil of fruit trees, fruit and berry shrubs, indoor plants and the root zone of outdoor decorative flower beds.
To structure the soil, most gardeners use ashes in combination with peat, manure, humus or compost, introducing them during planting or in the middle of the growing season to enrich the organic matter.
Fertilization conditions and norms for certain vegetables.
This organic additive is applied in the fall or just before planting - in the spring. One bucket of ash is enough for 1,076 square feet (100 square meters) to spread on the ground and then continue digging.
You can also add it directly to the hole before planting, adding one tablespoon per plant under the roots. To keep the concentrated additive from burning the roots, it is recommended that it be mixed in equal proportions with the ground.
Crops with a positive attitude to this fertilizer are almost all crops (tuber crops, beans, peppers, herbs, tomatoes). Potatoes, cucumbers, onions, zucchini and garlic can be fertilized with liquid solutions 1-2 times extra in the middle of the development cycle.
To prepare a liquid solution, the ashes must be poured into a bottle or bucket (metal, plastic) and then poured into boiling water. This process is justified because the trace elements in their composition will be better absorbed by the plant. The solution is infused for 7-10 days until most of the components are completely dissolved in the water. Next, 10 tablespoons of the thick paste is diluted in a bucket of water and the plants are watered. For fruits and conifers, it is recommended to use an equal amount of the solution.
Ash is also used to fertilize ornamental flowers that prefer alkaline and slightly acidic soil. Gardeners include marigolds, tricolor violets, petunias, manzanita, lilies, asters, hyacinths, roses, delphiniums, clematis, viburnums, etc. Fertilization of house flowers is done by adding ashes to the soil.
It is particularly useful during transplanting, as it helps to sterilize the soil and prevent damaged roots from rotting. The application rate is 1 tablespoon per liter of land. Ash is a mineral-rich additive recommended for enriching the soil in gardens and gardens. Used in combination with other organic mineral preparations, you will fully provide your plants with the necessary trace elements.
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