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Old 27-05-2009, 02:03 AM posted to rec.gardens
David Hare-Scott[_2_] David Hare-Scott[_2_] is offline
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Default How to make potash?

Nate420 wrote:
Hi i heard potash is a good feed for plants etc but is there a certain
type of wood i need to use? also can i use it straight the way after i
have made it?

Sorry i posted somewhere else on the forum but thought it maybe better
in here

thanks


It's easier to buy it in the form of Potassium sulphate, which you should be
able to buy in a good garden shop. In case you were concerned this is an
approved input under most organic systems. You can make your own by burning
wood but its messy and the resulting ash is quite alkaline which may not
suit your garden. Yes it could be used straight away once it is cool. In
either case apply in small quantities and water in well.

David