Why Wood Ash is good for the Farm

Even I didn't know this until I learned about it a few months ago and a lot of people that are into gardening just clear out their stoves and throw the ash into the dustbin.

What if I told you that that was a total waste?

Of course it's a waste if you own a garden, because that grey powder is actually a secret tool for a better harvest for you.

It's obviously not because it's wood ash but because of what it contains which the plants you're growing needs. Wood ash is packed with potassium.

And we know how useful potassium is to plant, it's what helps plants grow strong and gives a good yield for crops like potatoes. I'm actually thinking about starting a potato farm. I ate that for launch last Sunday and I asked myself why I'm still buying it from the market when I can grow them. Crops are getting more expensive each day.

Sprinkling it on the farm will do more than just feed the plants, the soil it falls on is also going to benefit from it because it's going to make it a richer soil. It'll stop bad bacteria, fungi and insect eggs from staying in the ground. Those insects don't magically appear, they're already in the soil and the grow to ruin your plants.

If you want an effect schedule to use this method regularly, it's pretty simple. In the morning, when the leaves are still wet because of the dew, you just sprinkle a little ash over them.

How does that work?

Besides the potassium advantage, the ash is behaving like some sort of shield to keep the pests away from the leaves. And it does that without blocking too much of the leaves from direct sunlight.

Another thing I've learned about it is how useful it is for the farmers who need to store their seeds away for the right time. If you mix the ash with the seeds, it keeps the seeds dry and stops mold from growing, which is one thing that ruins the seeds a lot.

So the seeds are going to stay fresh for a long time, which basically means there's no need to spend money on expensive things from the shop. So guys, use the ash instead, it's a smart way to get the best out of your land. You're getting it cheap, and perhaps if you're lucky to be living near a place where there's wood burning, you're getting it for free and it's all natural too.