FREE Garden Fertilizer: WOOD ASH

Wood Ash can be an organic gardener's best friend. Just remember to avoid using it on acid-loving plants or applying it in excess, as too much will disrupt the biology of your soil in too short a period of time (target pH for growing a garden is 6.5, so slightly acidic)! Ash is also a good source of potassium, phosphorus, magnesium and aluminum. Don't forget it can be a great tool for pest control, when applied wisely.
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Calcium is the most abundant element in wood ash and gives the ash properties that are similar to agricultural lime. Ash is also a good source of potassium, phosphorus, magnesium and aluminum. In terms of commercial fertilizer, average wood ash would probably be about 0-1-3 (N-P-K). In addition to these macronutrients, wood ash is a good source of many micronutrients that are needed in trace amounts for adequate plant growth. For more info, check out this resource by MSU: www.canr.msu.edu/news/wood_ash_in_the_garden