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Natural Sifted Wood Ash

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Natural Wood Ash (sifted) - 1 bag of 200g

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Sifted Natural Wood Ash

Wood Ash is the Alkaline Residue resulting from the complete combustion of Wood

Features

  • Wood Ash
    (Oak, Chestnut, Beech, Hornbeam, and Birch - mixed)
  • Natural and Sifted
  • Composition:
    Calcium Oxide (lime)
    Potassium Oxide
    (potash - used as fertilizer in agriculture)
    Magnesium
    Phosphorus
    Iron Oxide
    Manganese Oxide
    Silicates
    Sulfates
    Trace elements
    Note:
    May contain small particles of carbon
    (without consequences in all the uses listed below)
  • pH: 11 to 13
  • 1 bag of 200g

CAUTION
pH Very Alkaline, Protect your Skin and Eyes, do not breathe dust when handling

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Uses

(non-exhaustive list)

Crafting

  • Natural Dyes, Indigo
    (source of alkali - contains up to 30% calcium oxide / quicklime and up to 10% potassium oxide / potash)</ em>
  • Ash Enamels
    (source of mineral salts)
  • Creation of Soaps
    (alkali extracted by leaching)

Gardening

  • Amend acidic soil
    (increase the pH - avoid with acidophilic plants)
  • Provide minerals : fertilize and correct deficiencies
    (macronutrients and trace elements)
  • Ease the Decay of Organic Matter
    (mixed in the compost pile)
  • Slug and Snail Repellent

Housekeeping

  • Natural Laundry
    (ash water obtained by leaching)
  • Mild Abrasive for Scrubbing and Cleaning Surfaces
    (caution: may scratch)

DIY

  • Sandblasting Icy Roads
  • Ingredient in Concrete Formulation
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