"Many People Make This Mistake": Which Plants Should Not Be Fertilized with Ash

08.06.2024 08:56

Ash is an organic fertilizer that has been used by gardeners for decades.

It contains a number of useful substances necessary for maintaining the health of plants.

It turns out that this fertilizer can harm some plants.

You will learn about what you cannot fertilize with ash from the article.

Ash can reduce soil acidity to a minimum, so it is contraindicated for plants that love an acidic environment.

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You cannot feed watermelon with ash, otherwise it will lead to disruption of water exchange and rotting of the fruit.

Also, you shouldn’t fertilize sorrel, since it, like watermelon, needs acidic soil.

In addition, you should not feed camellia, hydrangea, lavender, calendula. Ash can have a negative effect on them.

Coniferous trees also do not like this fertilizer, so it is better to refuse such feeding.

Ash can be useful for strawberries, potatoes, raspberries. It will improve the growth of these plants.

Now you know which plants should not be fertilized with ash.

Earlier we talked about why gardeners water their beds after rain .

Ekaterina Streltsova Author: Ekaterina Streltsova Editor of Internet resources