woodash cautions

**Miranda Smith m*@tagoresmith.com**

Jacqueline Heriteau wrote:

>anybody have any cautions about using wood ashes instead of potash via green sand?
>  
>

The sodium content of woodash can be quite high. In greenhouse beds, 
this can be a tremendous problem quite quickly. Outside in a 
heavy-rainfall area such as Connecticut, you can get away with a fair 
bit before it becomes a problem. But watch for it. A good soil lab such 
as A&L can test for sodium--this is probably worthwhile if you plan on 
using a lot of it.

Miranda Smith
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