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prcastle Bethany, OK(Zone 7b) Jan 25, 2005

If there are any chemists among you'all, I would like to know if the charcoal we use for barbeques is the same as wood ash when ground. I put some of last summers charcoal on my honeysuckle and I believe it helps. I need wood ash to mix with composted manure for a good balance of nutrients. Thanks, prcastle

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Big_Red Bethelridge, KY(Zone 6a) Jan 25, 2005

prcastle;

From what I've read, it's not a good idea to use charcoal (at least on veggies).

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RikerBear Seattle, WA(Zone 8b) Jan 25, 2005

Briquets are fine to use on ornamentals as pot ash additive, but as many contain petrolium products as binders and excellerants they should be avoided around veggies and other food type plants.

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Tim55 Orlando, FL(Zone 9b) Jul 04, 2005

prcastle,
I've switched from regular briquets to what they call "Cowboy Charcoal" which is made from only wood. NO petroleum products. Food taste better, burns cleaner And is easier to light. Plus I don't worry about putting ash on any gardens.
I found it at "Lowe's"
Tim.

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Horseshoe Efland, NC(Zone 7a) Jul 05, 2005

Tim, those are good to use. I once used charcoal made from real wood and they could even be used over. (Close the lid tight when you're done cooking, no air, and they go out. Then you can re-light them for next time.)

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