Ash For Your Garden - 4 Ways To Apply It Properly

Wood Ash As A Fertilizer! Ash, or Potash, is comprised mostly of Calcium Carbonate and Potassium. It is a highly soluble source of two valuable macronutrients that when used sparingly and carefully, can be very very effective in your garden.
In this video, I explain what Wood Ash/Potash actually is, what it is made up of, and why it is beneficial for your garden. Then, I show you 4 ways that you can apply it in your garden safely and easily!
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[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

If growing a fall garden full of delicious organic veggies for you and your family is something you're passionate about, consider joining our Facebook Group called "Growing, Better". We talk about everything from natural fertilizers, such as in this video, to organic pest control, and even making your own fertilizer from weeds! Everyone is welcome and its one of the fastest-growing communities online. Share, learn, GROW!: facebook.com/groups/GrowingBetter Fabric Grow Bags are an excellent alternative to standard pots, and in some cases even better for large single plant crops like Broccoli, Cauliflower, Kale, and even Garlic! Lightweight, inexpensive, and they come in almost any size! Put that Compost to good use! Check out the affiliate links below and give them a try! Amazon Canada: amzn.to/3imbLOA Amazon USA: amzn.to/2ZvWguO Amazon UK: amzn.to/2CTZQqZ If you're just starting out gardening in 2020, this inexpensive set of tools from Amazon can get you and your garden up and running this year as well as prepare your gardens for fall! I know there is a fevered and renewed interest in gardening and many of you are seasoned vets. But remember that there's a whole population out there that hasn't gardened before. Let's help them out and encourage as much as possible! Affiliate links below: Amazon USA: amzn.to/2xXLfbG Amazon Canada: amzn.to/3aoN1AN Amazon U.K.: amzn.to/2XrQA5A

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[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@Thanos Price same here! Such valuable nutrients!

[@DanielW607]

This is probably the only channel that actually gets me as excited when it uploads the same way my favorite TV series makes a new season. I know I like growing plant and that’s what his channel is about, but I think the reason I only watch his gardening channel is because I feel like he explains everything in a way that beginners and experts of gardening could understand and be entertained by it. Also your enthusiasm is top notch. Way to go keep up the good work man✅!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks so much Daniel. That means a lot. I do appreciate it. I love growing fresh food, its always interested me, so if I can turn one person on to it with each video, or keep one person into it that was maybe getting frustrated, then I'll take it! Cheers, hope the weekend treated you well!

[@davecalvo6418]

I have been using wood ash on all my garden plants including corn and potatoes, I have been doing this for over 25 years and get fantastic results every year. The myth that wood ash somehow adversely affects potatoes is just not true. I will say that you don't want to overdo it though, no more than 5% of the overall content if container gardening

[@Fozz-e]

I did all these steps using my least favourite watering can, really didn't have the same effect as my favourite. Wish I had taken your advice. Great video as always.

[@stacylamountain2233]

Accidentally put all my pellet stove ashes on top of my rhubarb over the winter. Just dumped them on the snow that was on top of them. So this past year by rhubarb went BANANAS! I only have 4 smallish plants and they were non-stop producing! Made jam multiple times, froze a lot, picked & ate right off the plants with the kids all summer into the end of fall. I owe it all to the ash 💕

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

That's so awesome Stacy! Love the first-hand experience showing that indeed this stuff does work! Thank you for sharing! :-)

[@johnmalatesta751]

I put ash in my raised beds and my tomato plants produced so many blossoms . So many tomato's, amazing

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Oh yeah, exactly John! I works!

[@ninad205]

I love cleaning with ash. Mix a bit of ash with dish soap and water. Let it sit a few minutes and it is great to clean the inside of the oven and other baked on messes AND it used less harsh chemicals:) I’m glad I have another use of it, I only have so much to clean

[@connerallred1290]

Thanks for the gardening tips! I have been just sprinkling ashes around the outside of my garden beds to keep the bugs and slugs away, it helps a lot.

[@OakKnobFarm]

great tips Jeff! I usually add my to ash compost, like you showed. Another great place to use it: in a chicken run. They'll use it for their dust baths to help them control mites. I just sprinkle some in spots that they already tend to take bust baths. it works basically the same way as diatomaceous earth (desiccates the pests)

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Oh that's cool Dave! Do they just actively roll in it by themselves??

[@OakKnobFarm]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Yup! they love really dry dusty stuff so they dive right in

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@OakKnobFarm ha ha so cool. Smart little things eh?

[@sandrarichardson2713]

Never watched one of your videos that I didn't learn....lots!! Thank you so much for passing on so much of what you have learned. I am also learning you can have too many things going on and a garden does need consistent attention to do well. Jesus bless.

[@Christinme03]

Great vid bud. Straight to the point and informative. Thanks!

[@SibusisoNhlapo-x3i]

I love the way you present it.

[@rosemariealmero1214]

Love your science and history lessons ❤

[@naveenbooluck2298]

Very, very interesting. Thanks for sharing.

[@learningtogrowinChrist]

Thanks for the info!

[@Jesse-Acts238]

Love your video but I noticed something you said about corn where I live in Louisiana and they grow corn where I'm at and I built a pretty good size fire in the edge of the field and that next spring when the corn was planted there was a darker-taller circle where the pile was🤷🏻 I mean a huge difference. The corn was beautiful so green almost blue

[@jC-rv5rr]

Well said. Great lesson, polished presentation, knowledgeable and chrisamatic. Thank you for the information.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks so much for the kind words and for watching!

[@thelivingoasisinthewildern]

So inspiring

[@radwangalgai5338]

As usual,, Fantastic reference. 🍀🌸🍀🌸

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks Radwan, appreciate the support! :-)

[@techbuddy101]

Thank you 👍

[@fionaharvey2720]

Great video we have a wood burning stove, therefore have a good supply of wood ash which I usually add to my compost bin. Now I have more ways to use it thanks☘️☘️☘️☘️

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Sessions Fiona! Thanks for watching!

[@codysaunders7348]

Great video, but most crops we grow actually prefer a slightly acidic soil. I also use potash lightly on my potatoes and they get huge. I have read that the soil ph will always buffer itself, especially if you're only using small amounts of potash

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Yup same here...6.5 to 6.8 is the ideal range. Doesn't mean plants can get away without Potassium (K) though. :-)

[@codysaunders7348]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms agreed 😊🍻

[@jewelerjef]

very value able watch, thanks

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey thanks for the support. Cheers!

[@pipiwaem34]

love your channel!!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks, much appreciated!

[@kiki-gl5rc]

Thank you so very much

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers, thanks for watching! :-)

[@bobbydookhie7297]

Love your show bro

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks bobby, appreciate that! :-)

[@85jacob85]

This dude got the Trailer Park Boys vibes hard. Love it!

[@marialucatero6521]

so interesting

[@PopleBackyardFarm]

sounds like this will be a good one

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

We can only hope!

[@GreenLove1]

Great video. I usually dump the remnants from my fire pit into my compost bins (I have 11 of them!!!!)

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

11 fire pits or 11 compost bins!!?? :-)

[@GreenLove1]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms compost bins - those black ones! Lots of generous neighbors on the NextDoor app give things away for free!

[@DanielW607]

Now I know what to do with all that ash in our fire pit

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Definitely. At the very least, put it on the compost! :-)

[@martinmercerjr8615]

My wife’s Korean friend that live in Minnesota, said uses ash for her Korean radish and told me to use it next year. Because our Korean radish grows a lot of leaves, but not radish, sometimes they grow woody

[@KatomaMariaagnes]

Thanks for my answer. Namibia

[@Gina-RaeHorvath]

Make a smoothie in a dedicated blender. Add the slurpee to your watering can as required.

[@garybrinker4522]

Mix with fine sand and DE for a dust bath for Chickens..Also sprinkle on icey walkways..

[@ruthsmith6920]

Thank you sir!, what about rabbit/chicken crap for fertilizer? Thank you so much, please keep helping us all get back to God and the right ways. God bless you and yours

[@MichaelRei99]

Jeff! I can’t get over your new hair status!! I once heard someone say they put ash under their tomato plants when the transplant them and it makes their yield incredible. What are your thoughts on this?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey Mike, its a little cold on the noggin....but so much less maintenance, ha ha! Yes, Potassium boosts for Tomato plants will definitely have an effect! I believe it!

[@hotsweetlady20011]

AND HI MISSED UUUUU NEED TO POST MOREEEE

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

As much as humanly possible! :-)

[@yassinbachu4819]

Thanx for information. Can I mix ash and rice husk or sugarcane baggase when carbonised? Like mix together? For organic fertiliser

[@CaugustusWhite]

Maybe this is already been asked, but is there a difference between hardwood ash and softwood ash?

[@majharulislam5950]

Wood Ash mostly contains K & Ca. Some extent of Si, and other micro neutrients. If, pH of the soil increases by applying Ash regularly, can make a pH neutral mixture by adding TSP @ 1: 10 ratio.

[@vickiporter315]

Thanks.. My daughter has a wood stove woohoo!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Ha ha, you're set! :-)

[@busker153]

If you add it to your compost pile, am I correct in assuming that the end product will not affect the Ph significantly, such that it can be used on Blueberries, for example?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

I've added a LOT some years and never had an issue with pH. It probably depends on amount as well as buffering capacity of the existing compost.

[@jenniferelliott1957]

Can I spread wood ash around squash? What about garlic?

[@DanielW607]

Hey mind I ask, what is it that you are growing in the wooden raised beds behind you at 0:42?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey Daniel, its Fall Rye. A cover crop used when you are letting a raised bed or patch go dormant over fall: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4jKqnuQe9R5hM0

[@jtcowboy5518]

Hi Jeff, thanks for another informative video! Can we burn paper and cardboard and use the ash from that also?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks JT! Paper and cardboard ash could have some benefits but it won't be the same. Glues, dyes, and other additives may or may not be ideal. Cardboard better than paper I would think

[@jtcowboy5518]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Thanks!

[@Pubgfetiz]

Coolest and educational video.. thanks again for another Awesome videos also the fastest amazon delivery 📦 of your soil “Amendments x2 “ That I bought. I’m eagerly awaiting spring to use it in my potting soil, I have also used some on my indoor plants. Thanks 🙏 🇨🇦

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks Seddy...cheers! Hope you had a great weekend! :-)

[@austenhead5303]

Can you mix potash into peat moss (which is acidic) so they cancel each other out and balance the ph around neutral? I can't find anything about that idea with a cursory google search.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Soil chemistry is a little bit more complex than just adding an acid to a base to create a neutral..... But yes, one could be used with the other to alter the pH in your favour.

[@1964_AMU]

Now that my city fines fires in gardens at 150 EUR, I pretend doing a barbecue. I noticed that a mixture of ashes and charcoal has also benefits : deters caterpillars and slugs for a while and the black color of charcoal warms the soil in spring and filters water.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Ha ha awesome Anna.....like I said, gardeners are the smartest people.....! :-)

[@twistedpixel2558]

Well, Grandpa always did like being in the garden.....

[@bettyjones4768]

😂😂

[@renitafernandes2678]

Hi Jeff, how often do i use this for my tomatoes and peppers. Once in 2 weeks would be fine? Also can i use this along with bone meal?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hi Renita, I really only amend or fertilize once or twice a year....

[@Christabel_Mazimba]

You're in Canada? You're theme song made me think you're a country boy from USA

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Ha ha ha, I know...but short of "Oh Canada", not sure what else I could use! LOL

[@k.chriscaldwell4141]

Thanks. Question: How available is the calcium in potash? The calcium carbonate in eggshells needs to be reacted with vinegar to make the calcium available to plants.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

I'd never had any issues with the potassium or potash itself locking up Calcium.....and its such a HUGE percentage of the wood ash itself. I would say its quite soluble, right away.

[@k.chriscaldwell4141]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Thank you.

[@saintmig1101]

Do you suppose beets would benefit since they like alkaline soil and the potassium helps root production?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

I have found my beets to love Potassium.. Haven't messed with pH too much though....interesting!

[@user-ho8jj8vt1h]

I use woodash to prevent snails to pass it. You need to apply it thick, and regularly. It must stay dry!

[@banani2987]

May I use ash on potassium needed plants and to prevent from alkaline on the soil how much may add with soil as well as in what intervals ?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Definitely, its a great Potassium source. So is Banana Peel Fertilizer: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKGzqKijedKKY68 However, the Ash will raise the pH. I only add it once or twice during the entire life cycle of the plant at the strengths listed in the video. Either as a top-dressing, or in a watering can.

[@banani2987]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Thank you so much for reply.

[@memberson]

That soil mix that you make has lime in it so you saying I can't use it to start my corn?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

You can try.... But corn likes an acidic soil... It may under perform for you... A lot.

[@robmontgomery9711]

were those raspberriesar 4:30? they like ash?

[@richardsmith3871]

many people recommend growing Jicama, but warn that the top growth is poisonous. If I burn this, can it still be used like wood ash?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Good question Richard.... I've never seen a yay or nay on this one... I wonder as well

[@latonbks11]

I somehow soubt that greek or latin for pot ash is potassium xD other than that good video my man

[@cmsag7428]

Thanks. Is charcoal ash, from the Weber, the same? I suspect not.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Yeah, not the same as straight, clean wood ash. I'm not sure I'd trust it.

[@MacTechG4]

Depends on the charcoal, lump charcoal which is just charred wood chunks would be fine, briquettes? Depends on how they’re made, most of the cheaper stuff (Kingsford) is compressed sawdust and unknown chemical binders

[@gerrydertinger7447]

I heard someone suggest mixing ash and urine would be beneficial. Any credence to this?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Both have nutrients.... I can see plants responding well to it if done correctly

[@sherrylynn4671]

Are you using wood ash on the onions you're doing the 5 part series on you started in March? I'm looking forward to part 3, 4 and 5! When will you be updating us?!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

I avoid Ash on all Alliums....pH issues, learned that the hard way.

[@sherrylynn4671]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Good to know! When do we get an onion update?!

[@main2333]

How about natural charcoal?

[@rikkich5357]

How is it for. Blueberry plants

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey Rikki....no, do NOT use it on Blueberry plants!

[@keithmallinson4540]

Would this also help lawn turf?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@keithmallinson4540 lots of people use ash on their lawns and shrubs with success

[@keithmallinson4540]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms What ratio would you suggest when mixing with water? I don't want to burn my lawn.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@keithmallinson4540 1lb per 100 sq ft of area.... Max

[@damiannunez416]

Is ash good for indoor plants?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

I believe it is Damian. You have to be careful with pH and you don't need to add much....but I'm incorporating it into my potting soils directly with excellent results! :-)

[@damiannunez416]

Thank you.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@damiannunez416 Cheers Damian

[@martylynchian8628]

Where I'm from, We call Potassium, ASSium for short.

[@lunatick1969]

What are you up to now? Are you going to be adding charcoal to your banana soup? I hope you don't eat it, but I know that your plants are going to love it. I look forward to your video. Have a good night.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

You 100% read my mind....adding the ash to the banana peel extract is the ultimate Potassium booster! Could be epic, but I'd need to test it successively and successfully to find out before I suggest it! :-)

[@hotsweetlady20011]

CAN I USE PELLETS FOR PELLET STOVEEE

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Yes, provided you use the right pellets. Check the packaging.

[@MichaelRei99]

Thanks for asking this, now I don’t have to. But I use a pellet smoker.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@MichaelRei99 Cheers Mike, thanks for watching!

[@bellazapp149]

Hi

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Howdy

[@MeowsTheTime]

I read somewhere that ash is helpful to use around the border to guard against slugs. Is this true?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

That's a great question! I've been using it for years, but I always water it in....I wonder if it would repel slugs in its dry powder form? Probably!

[@maartenvandeursen2636]

I incidentally put ash on a rainworm; the sucker was NOT happy. Sure thing slimey creatures will not appreciate the "taste". KZbin would not allow showing a test run on slugs/snails 😉 ?

[@FutureBassey-gc6xb]

Can I use ash on cabbage

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

I find it works fine with all Brassicas.

[@ashleyjones2034]

I am a Soap maker and technically use potash to make liquid soap! Of course, I use flakes that are manufactured so the results are consistent, but it is the same thing!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Very cool Ashley! I did not know that was how soap was made!

[@ashleyjones2034]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms yes sir! 😁 science is incredible!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@ashleyjones2034 agreed!

[@muhammadkashifnawazdholagr5734]

Potassium in ash is soluble but how to increase ash solubility

[@OldTimerGarden]

Don't forget the benefits of the biochar that's mixed in with the ash.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Most definitely!

[@wfvqrvta]

oooops.... too late now, aready threw ashes all over my garden

[@user-uz3tw6op1c]

Potassium carbonate + acetic acid or citric acid = potassium acetate

[@NorthlanderMN]

Throw the excess wood ash on your lawn or in your wood line.

[@jeanniesponza1546]

What about charcoal ash?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey Jeannie, you have to be careful with store-bought briquettes. They use glues and binders to hold them together, and lighter fluid type chemicals to make them burn. Smell them, and you'll see.

[@sarawr28]

Soooo usefullll!

[@DahliaDivineMoore]

Okay, I have to ask... is MARIJUANA ash the same thing? Like, after I smoke a bowl can I save the ash? Lmao

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Ha ha, not really the same thing, but with enough of it, I don't see why it couldn't amend some potting soils....why not??!

[@nme0830]

Are there any types of wood thats ash is not recommended for use in garden?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@nme0830 Black Walnut is the only one that I can think of.

[@nme0830]

Thank you so very much! You are doing amazing work on behalf of us all, much appreciated!

[@corvusprojects]

Why do you end your sentences? With an upward inflection? As if everything is a question?

[@aisalsoforaudra]

Actually, he only inflects at the comma.

[@sebastiansebastian7377]

It’s a manner of speech common in Canadian english and many other dialects. Often sentences will end in a rising tone when the speaker is yet to finish their point and will only fall when the speaker is done speaking

[@EgeCagan95]

Too bad ash is alkaline, if it was acidic i could use it whenever i want.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Yeah, that's the one thing you have to be careful of...