How to use \"universal\" fertilizer – plant ash correctly

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Plant ash is commonly found everywhere in rural areas; it is easy to obtain with almost no cost at all. It generally comes from the residues left after plants are burned. Plant ash is light in weight and alkaline; it tends to be carried away by the wind when dry, and by water when wet. Contact with nitrogen fertilizers can lead to the loss of nitrogen through volatilization. So it’s best to seal it in a plastic bag. http://www.eseatc.com/uploads/allimg/190917/2-1Z91G00201261.jpg It is rich in various nutrients; when applied to farmland, it greatly promotes the growth of crops and also enhances the fertility of the soil itself ； In seedling transplantation, using plant ash combined with organic fertilizer as a base fertilizer not only increases the available nutrients in the base fertilizer and nutrient soil, thereby promoting root growth, but also helps to reduce pests and diseases. Although it is rich in nutrients and has many functions, care must be taken when using it. As it is an alkaline fertilizer, it should not be mixed with acidic fertilizers or pesticides. When applying the extract of plant ash via foliar spraying, it must be filtered and clarified before use to prevent damage to leaves, flowers, and fruits. If the soil in the fields is alkaline, plant ash can be applied to neutralize it and improve the growing conditions for crops. It also has a positive effect on the growth of crop roots. Therefore, in the field, it can be used as a base fertilizer prior to planting. For one mu of land, 200 to 300 jin should be used. It needs to be buried deep in the ground, so that sudden rain will not cause most of the fertilizer to be lost and become ineffective. When used as an additional fertilizer for paddy fields, it can be applied directly to the fields, but care must be taken not to drain the water from the fields within a week. Plant ash is a disinfectant ingredient widely available in rural areas; it has a strong ability to kill pathogenic bacteria and viruses, and its effectiveness is similar to that of caustic soda, a commonly used potent disinfectant. It features strong disinfecting power, no side effects, and no irritation.