Can you put charcoal ash in your vegetable garden?

Yes, you can put charcoal in your vegetable garden. But it is important to note that charcoal ash has a high soil PH so only add it to gardens that need soil with a high PH level (as determined by a soil test).

You can also add charcoal directly to the soil to help improve drainage and aeration, reduce compaction, and retain water. Charcoal is also said to help remove toxins from the soil and can be used to make compost tea.

How to Use Charcoal Ash in the Vegetable Garden

- Spread a thin layer of charcoal ash over the soil before planting.

- Mix charcoal ash into the soil when preparing the garden bed.

- Add charcoal ash to the compost pile.

- Use charcoal ash to make compost tea.

- Add charcoal to your garden soil when preparing the soil for planting. You can use about 1 cup of charcoal per square foot of garden space.

- Mix the charcoal into the soil thoroughly so that it is evenly distributed.

- Plant your vegetables as you normally would.