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Ash is a very valuable fertilizer, but not everyone uses it correctly. This can cause damage to the soil and plants in the area. This is reported by the Council Book, writes agronews.ua.
Error 1. Ash composition. The composition of ash can be different, because different products are used for its preparation. There is a lot of potassium in spruce, sunflower and buckwheat, and calcium in pine. The difference is big. These types of ash are used as top dressings or acidic soil leaching. Not all soils require this. If you add ash to alkaline soil, plants’ ability to absorb nutrients is reduced and they may become sick.
Potatoes do not need ash feeding, although they like potassium. If the soil for potatoes is leached, its taste properties will decrease and scab may appear. Tomatoes and strawberries also do not like alkaline soil. They need a slightly acidic reaction.
Zucchini, eggplant, melon, radish and daikon need slightly acidic soil.
Error 2. Number. Plants have a different resistance to mineral salts in the soil. Eggplants are not so picky, but too high content does not suit them either. Tomatoes do not like leaching, but on acidic soil they are very sensitive to the introduction of ash.
Cucumbers and cabbage are very fond of ash and respond positively to its application. However, there is no need to use an excessive amount. Follow the proportion of 100-200 grams per 1 square meter. The best option for adding ash is in the form of a solution. To do this, add 100-200 grams of ash to 10 liters of water. So plants assimilate useful substances better. Too much calcium carbonate leads to low boron levels. Also, it can lead to root burns.
Do not mix when using fertiliser:
- manure, chicken droppings with ammonium sulphate, ammophos, diamphos, ammonium nitrate, potassium sulphate, potash and nitrate nitrate;
- ammonium nitrate, ammonium sulphate with ash, slaked lime, manure, bird droppings and potash;
- ash with ammonium nitrate, ammophos, nitrophoska, manure, manure, ammonium sulfate, superphosphate;
- potassium nitrate with manure, bird droppings;
- nitrofoska with ash, slaked lime, manure;
- diammofos with slaked lime, ash, manure, manure;
- simple superphosphate with ammonium nitrate, urea, ash, lime, chalk, dolomite;
- double superphosphate with lime, chalk, dolomite;
- phosphorite, bone meal with lime, ash;
- potassium chloride, potash potash with lime, dolomite, chalk;
- urea with simple superphosphate, dolomite, lime;
- magnesium sulfate with monoammonium phosphate, monopotassium phosphate;
- potassium sulfate with potassium nitrate.
Do not mix ash with acidic and nitrogen fertilizers. Nitrogen evaporates with ammonia vapors. Do not partially mix the ash with manure or chicken droppings – this slows down the decomposition of organic fertiliser. It is best to use these fertilizers at different times.
Error 3. Calcium not available. Vinegar neutralizes the ash. This is done so that the calcium carbonate turns into calcium acetate. Neutralizing the solution will help to use fertilizer with a short break between other fertilizers.
Leaching the soil is only necessary in certain situations. To do this, add 1 cup of ash and 2-3 tablespoons to 5 liters of water. l. vinegar Stir and wait until foam appears. Bring the solution to 10 liters and you can use it.
Elements that dissolve quickly have the ability to quickly wash out of the soil and enter the lower horizons. It is not very useful for light soil.
Use ash as a potash fertilizer, and add calcium as needed.
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