Ash is very useful in soil fertility because it's rich with source of potasst; which is essential nutrient for the growth of plants. In some literatures it's reported that It may effective against plant disease as well as pest control.

Ash is quite alkaline and is useful for adjusting soil pH and would be very beneficial particularly in acid soils.

Potash pot ash is high in potassium and a variety of minerals. These minerals are useful for stimulating the plant ability to adapt and be pro0ductive potash is a strenghthen of the stalks of our grain crops in particular.

If you are in alkaline soil area the alalinity may immobile micronutrients and in that area you might want to mixt sulfur with the ashes.

Try using it and make you observation and get information on your soil reaction and nutrients if you can.

Ash has been touted for insect pest control including a massive problem with imported fall army worms on African maize. Farmers use ashes to attempt to control weevils in saved dry seeds. Ashes high in silicia can be abrasive and Silicon is major defensive plant component physically and biochemically.

Neem and wood ash for the control of insect pests infesting three vegetables in the gardening; okra, spinach and sorrel.Ash contain Arsenic, that control pest.Ash is also good source of calcium, potassium.useful for nutrient for crops.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.

Ash more useful for fertilizers less useful for pest control.

Yes it is using and controlling I think it has no side effects

Paul Reed Hepperly

Prem Baboo M.K. Tripathi

Dear @Pankaj Yadav It has diversified usage including its use as organic fertilizers:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood_ash

Besides, Ash has also been reported to have insecticidal properties:

https://doi.org/10.1179/env.2002.7.1.13

Thanks!

Ash mainly contain Potash (K), this K nutrient impart resistance against many pest and diseases

Ash is very useful in soil fertility because it's rich with source of potasst; which is essential nutrient for the growth of plants. In some literatures it's reported that It may effective against plant disease as well as pest control.

Ash is a rich in potassium act as source of nutrients useful for the proper plant growth. It is also useful for preventing and controlling pests and diseases can be considered as an effective in alternative method of pest management. Wood ash can be used to repel insects, slugs and snails because it draws water from invertebrates

Yes. it is best for aphid control and it has no side effects.

we can use ash to control insect and it was an ITK practice..

Yes it is good to use ash but applying it directly on the leaves of the crop may affect the growth of the crop.

@Anyiam Kelechi Henry

Yes. it is best for aphid control and it has no side effects.