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Old 30-01-2007, 11:54 AM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Default Fire ash in compost worry

On 30 Jan 2007 09:22:14 GMT, (Nick Maclaren) wrote:
| But I think that applying it via coal ash may, perhps, not be the best
| way !

Most sulphur will burn to a gas and contribute to acid rain. The
amount left in the ash is unlikely to make any difference.


Yes ! Which is why applying it via coal ash is not going to be the
best way

PS. Will someone tell the news media that sulphur dioxide in rain does
not make sulphuric acid !