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Indiana

I am sure this has been discussed on here already. What benefit are wood ash to soil? I have some white ash trees that have been destroyed by the emerald ash bore. I have been cutting them down and burning them and now have a nice pile of wood ash. Got me thinking about spreading it out on this years pumpkin patch. Anyone do this ? And what nutrients are in wood ash? Would it be alright to spread in early spring and work into the soil? Thanks

1/31/2016 7:40:35 PM

Central NY

Yea.. Just go easy.. Raises ph

1/31/2016 8:14:45 PM

Upa Creek, MO

It also adds potassium but I am not sure the amounts, but I recall reading to be conservative in amending. Also, you only want untreated wood, but you should be good if just burnt Ash. If you don't get more responses, search "wood ash" in the site search box and you'll see previous discussions.

2/1/2016 8:23:00 AM

Anamosa, IA BPIowegian@aol.com

Ashes are a good source of calcium too. That is what raises ph.

2/1/2016 8:26:29 AM

Central NY

I added prolly the equivalent 2 5 gallon buckets on about 100 sqft... Maters seemed to like it...dunno my ph

2/1/2016 9:55:20 AM

Central NY

(Pellet stove ash)

2/1/2016 9:55:56 AM

Connecticut, USA

You could ask Joe Ailts tonight in the Featured Grower chat!

2/1/2016 10:11:49 AM

west central IN/East central IL

I've read between 20#'s/1000sqft and 20#'s/100sqft depending on pH of soil.

2/1/2016 10:35:19 AM

Oz

I recommend mixing something in the ash to bring the ph to a more neutral state.

2/1/2016 10:50:26 AM

Ontario

Hardwood ashes are approx. 4% potassium and 20% calcium

2/1/2016 11:50:33 AM