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Old 12-02-2006, 05:47 PM posted to rec.gardens.edible
Jim Marrs
 
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Default Ashes to Ashes

I wouldn't just dump the ashes. Wood ash is very alkaline and unless you
have very acidic soil you will be disturbing the PH considerably. A light
dusing if you need to lower the PH could be tried and may have some benefit
since the ash contains lots of trace elements and mineral.

JEM


"Steve Newport" wrote in message
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I have a new brasier (spelling?) and have used it a lot. Now its over
half full of ash.

Is it safe to dump this, and dig it into the vegtable plot?

Thanks
Steve Newport