Wood Ash- Super Organic Fertilizer That Every Gardener Must Use in The Garden

 Wood ash is derived from plant material, it contains most of the essential nutrients the soil must supply for plant growth.  Calcium is the most abundant property in wood ash, besides that wood ash contains potassium, phosphorus and magnesium.  In addition to macronutrients, wood ash also contains other trace elements for adequate plant growth.

Wood ash is naturally high in water-soluble potassium, it also contains phosphorous and other Trace Elements including manganese, zinc, iron and calcium.  These Trace Elements from inside the tree or grass which is important to plant health. In addition to its nutrient content, wood ash also can neutralise soil acidity.  When I burn wood, leaves and grass, high amounts of carbonates are produced.  Carbonates will neutralise the acid in the soil causing soil pH to increase.  Because wood ash tends to increase soil pH, applying it to acid-loving plants will not be beneficial.

Sprinkle wood ash around the plants will add in essential nutrients plants need to grow, The University of Vermont recommends about 5 gallons of wood ash per 1000 square feet of garden.  Making wood ash ”tea” by mixing 1 litre of wood ash with 10 litres of water and apply to the plants is standard practice at my farm.  Sprinkle a small amount of wood ash on the compost pile help to boost the pile.

How to produce wood ash