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ashes good for compost? Luke 08-16-2007
Posted by Luke on August 16, 2007, 12:12 am
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 Hello everyone,

just wondering if the ashes and charcoal are ok for the compost or whether
i'm better off just putting them in the bin.

Luke



Posted by Big Bear on August 24, 2007, 10:30 am
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 Luke wrote:
> Hello everyone,
>
> just wondering if the ashes and charcoal are ok for the compost or whether
> i'm better off just putting them in the bin.

Yes, just mix it in with all the other stuff.

I also scatter it on the garden and around the citrus.

Posted by George.com on August 24, 2007, 6:21 am
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> Luke wrote:
> > Hello everyone,
> >
> > just wondering if the ashes and charcoal are ok for the compost or
whether
> > i'm better off just putting them in the bin.
>
> Yes, just mix it in with all the other stuff.
>
> I also scatter it on the garden and around the citrus.

I apread my wood ash on the lawn today. A decent source of P & K and has a
liming effect.

rob



Posted by garde_nguy on September 3, 2007, 4:00 pm
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Luke;739634 Wrote:
> Hello everyone,
>
> just wondering if the ashes and charcoal are ok for the compost or
> whether
> i'm better off just putting them in the bin.
>
> Luke

Hi Luke,

Wood ashes have a carbon/nitrogen ratio of about 25:1 and are a good
addition to
a compost pile. They are an good source of calcium and
potassium but are also
very alkaline. Use them sparingly to avoid high
pH levels that will limit
microbial activity in the pile. Avoid
composting charcoal briquettes as they
take far too long to break down.
Also, do not compost the ashes from purchased
"firelogs" which contain
wax and other petroleum derivatives.

Hope this helps




--
garde_nguy

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