Is ash any use?

[pjb]

Is ash from a coal fire any good for the allotment soil or compost bin? if so how much would you use?
Thanks.

[pjb]

[kt.]

I have not used ash from a coal fire but I have found this thread.  Ensure you read post number 7.
http://mygarden.rhs.org.uk/forums/t/2500.aspx

[Robert_Brenchley]

Coal ash is good stuff for making up paths, but it's not much use for anything else.