Any use for ashes in Ohio clay soil?

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Morph Dayton, OH(Zone 5a) Apr 26, 2003

Does anyone know if adding ashes to our clay soil here in Ohio would be of any value?

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MOLLYBEE Villa Rica, GA(Zone 7a) Apr 26, 2003

I add ashes to my Ga red clay all the time. Our red clay is hard as a brick! and it does help. I usually do it in the veggie garden every year. We usually make a big burn pile in the garden over the fall and winter and then come spring I scatter all the ashes out. I guess some folks would say I have too many ashes in there, but being as I am the one tending the garden and I don't see any problems with it...then I think it ok for my garden.
Guess you'd have to just be your own judge as the amount you use.
HTH

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Morph Dayton, OH(Zone 5a) Apr 27, 2003

Thanks, Mollybee :) I think I will add some ashes but maybe just to half of the garden to see the difference. I'll save the rest in case it's a magical additive!

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MOLLYBEE Villa Rica, GA(Zone 7a) Apr 27, 2003

:) Let us know soon

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Aotearoa New York City, NY(Zone 6b) Apr 27, 2003

Try looking at these links:

http://hubcap.clemson.edu/~blpprt/bestwoodash.html

http://eesc.orst.edu/agcomwebfile/garden/composting/woodash.html

Hope they help.

Adam.

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Morph Dayton, OH(Zone 5a) Apr 27, 2003

Great help, Adam ~ thanks!

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roshana Jacksonville, IL(Zone 5a) Apr 29, 2003

I've got a huge supply of wood ash from our fireplace. I had hesitated to use it for fear the dogs would track it inside. But after reading the second link, I think I'll give it a try around the hostas. Maybe the slugs will look elsewhhere for their nightly snacks! Thanks for the info.

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