SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732
THE MIDDLE COLONIES NEW YORK DELAWARE NEW JERSEY PENNSYLVANIA
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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ashes from burned trees
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dead fish
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Calcium is the most abundant element in wood ash and gives ash properties similar to agricultural lime. Ash is also a good source of potassium, phosphorus, and magnesium. In terms of commercial fertilizer, average wood ash would be about 0-1-3 (N-P-K).
Detailed explanation-2: -Apply 20 pounds (9 kg) of wood ashes per 1000 square feet (93 square m) of soil, tilling them thoroughly into the soil. Leaving the ashes in concentrated piles could cause too much of a salt build-up in areas of the soil that could potentially harm your plants. Sprinkle ashes upon each layer of your compost pile.
Detailed explanation-3: -People take ash for fever, arthritis, gout, constipation, fluid retention, and bladder problems. It is also used as a tonic.