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helike13

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Posted 1465221121	Reply with quote #1

Anyone has tried to plant fig trees in a medium based on rice husk ash? Any experience? I worry it is too alkaline... __________________ My varieties: Baracska [P], Tihany [P], Gustissimo® Peretta [P], Dark Portuguese Unk [P], Zidi (UCD) [S], UK Purple [C], Black Bursa [S], Roscoff [PC], Capri UNK [C], Black Malta [P], Panachee Tiger [P], Feng Chan Huang [P], Iraqi (Palmata Hybrid) [P], Ice Crystal [S], Ficus racemosa, De la Reina (MP) [P], Doree Goutte d'Or [P]

Rob

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Posted 1465406328	Reply with quote #2

I wouldn't plant anything in any medium based on any type of ash. It will be very alkaline. You could perhaps mix it with something that's acidic. But ashes have no structure so not that great for a medium. OK as an amendment in some circumstances. __________________ Rob Maryland Zone 7 http://rbfigs.webs.com/

jdsfrance

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Posted 1465468526	Reply with quote #3

Hi, Too much of ashes will "burn" a plant whatever, the medium, you're adding them to. It is the same with giving too much fertilizer at ounce. So in pure ashes, I fear that you have no chances of getting a tree to grow. If you have a guinea pig, try it. Don't chance it with a valued tree ... By the way, could you shorten your signature to make your posts shorter ... __________________ ------------------------ Climate from -25°C to + 35°C Only cold hardy figtrees can make it here

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