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New allotment

Nic14Nic14 Posts: 12
in Fruit & veg

hi 

We are excited owners of a new allotment which was literally a field when we got it in november.  We have been digging, digging digging and finally have been able to add some well rotted manure from a friends horse!  However my question is: what can you  use wood ash for, it seems a shame to put it in the bin.

i am reading all your forums and picking up loads- thanks!

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  • Zoomer44Zoomer44 Posts: 3,267
    Wood ash can be put on your compost heap or applied directly to soil and dug in. It adds potassium to the soil and has a slight liming effect.
  • Nic14Nic14 Posts: 12

    Brilliant will do that, thanks Zoomer.

  • LeifUKLeifUK Posts: 573

    Make sure it is from untreated wood, with no nasties such as MDF, otherwise throw it away.

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