Ash on compost heap

Gers

Can I put the ash from my woodburner stove onto the compost heap? Wood and paper bring burnt. Don't want to kill the heap!

Thanks

savemoney

In moderation yes you can. Just as a thin layer at a time on top of other types of organic material

Gers

savemoney wrote: »

In moderation yes you can. Just as a thin layer at a time on top of other types of organic material

Brilliant, thanks. I will make an ash heap too and just do what you say.

Mojisola

Gers wrote: »

Can I put the ash from my woodburner stove onto the compost heap? Wood and paper bring burnt. Don't want to kill the heap!

As long as there's not too much paper, it's fine.

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jenfa

just make sure the ash is cold, may be obvious but my neighbour left their bonfire as for a couple of days put it on their compost heap and it burned through!