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Title: Potash source
Post by: davholla on December 30, 2008, 14:43:14

I just heard on Gardeners question time that Gooseberries love potash. Is nettle tea - rotten nettles in water - a good source of potash.

Title: Re: Potash source
Post by: Sinbad7 on December 30, 2008, 14:50:37

Not sure about the nettles but did see in Wyevale's this morning they are selling it for a £1 a box in their sale.

Or you could always have a bonfire and use the ash from that. But sure someone will be along soon who knows about nettles.

Sinbad

Title: Re: Potash source
Post by: thegreatgardener on December 30, 2008, 15:19:56

if going to use ash from bonfire as potash source you should keep this in mind.
1. ash is very strong potash source so use it sparingly
2. a manufactured fertilizer either organic or chemical will give more control of fertilizer release and concentration.

Title: Re: Potash source
Post by: Dadnlad on December 31, 2008, 15:02:19

Or comfrey ? ;)

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