Wood ash

joanc2, Oct 20, 6:48am
Will wood ash worked into the garden prevent wireworm etc from root crops ! thanks Warren

solarboy, Oct 20, 9:14am
Don't know but I'll bump your thread.

solarboy, Oct 20, 9:15am
Still don't know but I'll bump it again. (Twice is good ).

lilyfield, Oct 20, 9:32am
Google says it helps , woodash lowers the ph

Lots of interesting info there.

annies3, Oct 20, 9:36am
Be careful to only use untreated wood ash, we keep all the ashes from our wood fire and they go into the compost. thin layers only.

rav413, Oct 20, 3:48pm
I THINK IT HAS GOT POTASH - ANYWAY VERY GOOD FOR FLOWERS AND FRUIT.UNTREATED ASH -AND I PUT IT DIRECTLY ONTO THE GARDEN AND HOE AND WATER IT IN.GREAT.

rav413, Oct 20, 3:50pm
I THINK IT HAS GOT POTASH - ANYWAY VERY GOOD FOR FLOWERS AND FRUIT.UNTREATED ASH -AND I PUT IT DIRECTLY ONTO THE GARDEN AND HOE AND WATER IT IN.GREAT.DON'T KNOW ABOUT WIRE WORM - PROBABLY NO USE THERE

redhead96, Oct 20, 6:01pm
You need to take your capslock off (unless it's stuck) it's seen as yelling.

lythande1, Oct 21, 5:57am
No. It's just a nutrient, the worms don't care either way.
See here:
http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/facts/00-047.htm

trademerob, Oct 22, 3:02am
You have to smoke a lot of pot for so little ash.!