re-using Charcoal on beds

[i3lade4life]

Hi everyone, Im a newbie, so Im not too sure if this is in the right place, but I had a BBQ over the weekend (in between the massive ammounts of rain). Just wondered if the used charcoal (instant lighting stuff) would be advantageous on my veg beds? Ive heard its good on rhubarb, but just wanted to make sure with the guys "in the know"

[Flummery]

Welcome to the Grapevine!

I would beware of instant lighting as I think it has an accelerator in - just as I wouldn't use any remains with firelighters or lighter fluids in. Ordinary charcoal or wood ash is good for any fruits (though I think you'd get a smack in technical circles for calling rhubarb fruit!)

It's your choice - but I dont' like the idea fo putting the chemicals on mine.

[chris]

You could keep the ash and use it in winter to "grit" your paths.. but as above I'd not use it on anything edible.

Welcome to the forum

[Florence Fennel]

Welcome to the Vine i3 (wonder what your name means?). Flum and Chris are spot on. I use my wood ash from the bonfire on fruit trees, but not the barbecue ash.

[chris]

I take it to read Blade4Life?

Or it could be i3 lad, who watches the channel e4 for life!

[i3lade4life]

yes the name means blade 4 life as in the football club Sheff united (the blades). I always get a lot of odd looks whenever someone asks me for my email, as the 1st thing that springs to peoples minds is i-3-lady.......

[i3lade4life]

Thanks for the advice by the way. Think it will just go in the wheelie bin

[Two_Sheds]

You could use BBQ charcoal that doesn't have paraffin on it ... then it can go in your compost heap instead of into landfill

[chris]

Do you source that here in the UK, TS? They used to have that where I lived - haven't seen it since!

[Two_Sheds]

Sorry Chris, I don't do BBQs at all ... I just googled "chemical free charcoal"

[rustylady]

Do you source that here in the UK, TS? They used to have that where I lived - haven't seen it since!

Just don't buy the "instant lighting" sort Chris.

[Potstubsdustbins]

I used to keep away from the instant lighting stuff and also the brickettes and buy the stuff that looks like black branches. Thats natural charcoal.

Colin