Wood Ash - a natural pH up (fights over acidic soil), a natural source of minerals, a cheap amendment. All of which can be good things.
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Since wood ash is derived from plant material, it contains most of the 13 essential nutrients the soil must supply for plant growth
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When wood burns, nitrogen and sulfur are lost as gases. Calcium, potassium, magnesium and trace element compounds remain. The carbonates and oxides remaining can be valuable in raising pH, thereby helping to neutralize acid soils.
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So, how do I use them ? One teaspoon to a gallon of water is a good start. Before use, check the pH of your soil. Then after use, wait one full day and recheck your soil pH. As always, my approach is start low, go slow - it's a safer way of doing things.
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Since, Hardwoods contain more minerals overall (five times more), than soft woods like pine; use hardwood ash.
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Hope this helps...
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thank you much....very informative rep 1

guess i repped u before says i must spread the love......lol good read

Hey Ohso, how about charcoal ashes, here in oregon hardwood ash is tough to come by, but kingsford is made from hardwood. If I dont use lighter fluid to start it, would it suffice you think, or should i use pine?

I need my pH to go down. We do have three or for burn piles from which I sometimes gather ash or charcoal (we burn manzanita, pine, brush).

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Goldenchips.... Kingsford charcoal will work, just start it with newspaper & dryer lint. After it has completely burned out & cooled down, gather your ashes and keep them dry, until use.
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right on, ohso, thanks.

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Seamaiden.... To bring pH down... Use Nestea with lemon. The citric acid in it will bring pH down. Start with one heaping tablespoon to a quart of water. Water it in, using the whole quart for one potted plant.
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The next day, check the pH (so it's a accurate reading). If it still needs to come down, repeat the process - until you get what you need. Safe, cheap & effective.
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Hope this helps....
Keep it Real...Organic....
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Finally someone listens. I've always used wood ash in the last two weeks of flowering and all the time the same results;full thick bud flowers.

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Awesome, and it holds it down better than vinegar?

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