Potash is a very important fertilizer for plants. Potash allows plants to flower and fruit more productively. It also provides for healthy roots which allows plants to gather more water which is necessary for their survival. The potassium in potash helps to boost disease tolerance in plants. It also helps plants to synthesize sugars which provides the energy they need to grow. Potash was the first patent ever issued by the United States government signed by President George Washington on July 31st of 1790. That patent was granted to Samuel Hopkins for the making of potash with a new process
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