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Originally Posted by uriel13
Hi SurfGirl,
Had a similar comment a while ago, the thing is, that wood ash offers a very limited supply of nutrient to the soil.
What I am using is charcoal inoculated with nutrient, dried and then added in layers to my compost bins. These bins are inoculated with neat EM cultures. The EM cultures increase the speed of compost breakdown, said breakdown is then absorbed by the charcoal.
Now whereas the ash will be gone within a season the charcoal will be there for hundreds of years.
Regarding ashes + water making bleach, the EM's within the soil will breakdown this bleach and use it as a food source.
It might be better to read through my previous postings, as at no time have I ever advocated the use of wood ash!!
You are quite right as far as the increase in pH is concerned however this is limited and offset by the increase in soil fertility with regard to charcoal.
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uriel13
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You are absolutely right, and even more, I didn't mention any of your comments. I just made a warning or reminder if you like.
Right, as same as you I had a doubt about the pine bark and everybody have been very kind to explain me about the exactly conditions or limitations in its qualities as a fertilizer.
That doesn't mean you can't add it to your compost. It's useful, but in certain limits.
Happy to read you, Uriel!