Natural Sifted Wood Ash

Sifted Natural Wood Ash

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

Features

• Wood ash (Oak, Chestnut tree, Beech, Ironwood, and Birch - mixed)
• Natural and Sifted
• Composition: Calcium Oxide (Calcium), Potassium Oxide (Potash), Magnesium, Phosphorus, Oxides of Iron and Manganese, Silicates and Sulfates, trace elements
• pH : 10 to 13
• 1 bag of 100g

Uses

(non-exhaustive list)

In the Garden

• Amend acidic soil (increase the pH - avoid with certain plants)
• Provide mineral salts to correct Deficiencies (macronutrients and trace elements) - Potash is an important fertilizer in agriculture
• Promote the decomposition of organic matter (mixed with the pile of Manure or Compost)
• Slug and snail repellent

At Home

• Natural detergent (ash water obtained by leaching)
• Base for creating soaps (ditto)
• Mild abrasive to recur and clean surfaces (warning: can scratch)

DIY and Maintenance

• On icy pavement
• In the formulation of concrete
• Source of alkali in natural dye such as Indigo (contains up to 30% Calcium Oxide or lye and up to 10% Potassium Oxide or Potash)