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Originally Posted by Old chef
Do wood ashes work similar to Biochar? I produce about 6-10 gallons of ashes a day. I use wood for cooking in restaurants.
If so how much can be used. My raised beds are 4' x 36'
Old chef
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As a general rule no. Ashes work completely differently. You can use ashes. They do provide water soluble minerals, but little to no carbon. They also can change the PH significantly. So use in moderation and always check PH first. As a general rule, any situation that requires lime as an amendment will also work fine with ashes.
Best Management Practices for Wood Ash as Agricultural Soil Amendment
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Scott
AKA The Redbaron
"Permaculture is a philosophy of working with, rather than against nature; of protracted & thoughtful observation rather than protracted & thoughtless labour; & of looking at plants & animals in all their functions, rather than treating any area as a single-product system."
Bill Mollison
co-founder of permaculture
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