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Originally Posted by bjbebs
Herm
I heat with wood but don't like the mess ash creates in the garden. Rather than compost it, I throw it in the pond. Thank you for reminding me not to waste free potash and other nutrients.
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At 1 cup per 5 gallons of soil just prior to tilling, I can't see how there would be any mess. But, I'm willing to stand corrected!
Potassium is the most overlooked nutrient for fruit production -- Dr. Thomas Ruehr, Plant Sciences, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.