Did you know you can fertilize your garden with pellet ash? Believe it or not, but pellet ash contains vitamins and minerals that can help some plants in your garden grow. Learn how to use pellet ash to fertilize your garden.
How to fertilize your garden with pellet ash?
Pellet ash is your garden’s source of lime and potassium. Pellet ash also contains trace elements of other minerals, according to research from the University of Missouri. These vitamins and minerals are great for your lawn, grass and tomatoes. Here’s how to use pellet ash to fertilize your garden.
Step 1. Collect particulate ash. Your pellet stove should burn efficiently and produce very little ash. The ash it produces is valuable to your garden. Collect ash from the furnace’s ash box daily or weekly, according to the manufacturer’s specifications. Because EcoPellets Tasmania‘s wood pellets are 100% natural, they do not contain chemicals that could be harmful to your garden.
Step 2. Apply to plants. When the soil dries, apply granular ash to the base of the plant. It is important to apply when dry, as the water will wash away some of the nutrients in the ashes. You can spread the ash around the roots of the plant by hand or with a small garden trowel. It is important to sprinkle ash in moderation in the garden. Ash can raise soil pH. Using too much can make your soil too alkaline.
Step 3. Compost unused ashes. Any unused pellet ash can be added to your compost pile or stored for future fertilization. Adding ash early in the composting process will help neutralize the pH, which helps promote decomposition.
Not only can wood pellets heat your home in a green and sustainable way, but the ash can help your garden grow. Contact us today to learn more about our pellets or place an order.