Agronomists explained whether it is possible to pour ash into pits when planting tomatoes

As agronomists suggest, ash is a source of many useful substances for plants, and potassium is the most important. That is why almost the entire vegetable garden is fertilized with it. Is ash useful for tomatoes? There are opposing opinions: some say that ash must be added, others deny it, because it can negatively affect the taste of tomatoes.

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The first thing to pay attention to , planning to add ash or not when planting, on the quality of the soil. If the soil is acidic or slightly acidic, ash is needed without objection. It is necessary to pour 100 g of it into each pit, but be sure to mix it with the earth so as not to burn the roots.
And when the soil is alkaline, ash should not be poured into the pits. In this case, you need to feed with a solution of ash (1 cup per 10 liters of water) later, when the seedlings take root.

You can determine the quality of the soil in your area without measurements, but simply by looking at which weeds like this area. Horse sorrel, plantain, wild mint, horsetail grow on acidic soils. On alkaline soils – birch, sagebrush, burdock. On neutral ones – yarrow, quinoa, sedum, nettle.
Pay attention to nature – and it will tell you the need for certain feedings.