Potash is a technical term primarily used in agriculture and industry-related discussions.

Technical Term

Know that potash is commonly used in farming for fertilizer and in industries for producing glass.

Common Uses

Despite being a potassium source, potash isn't consumable and should not be confused with food-grade potassium compounds.

Not Edible

 We actually need potash for fertilizer. I have nothing against potash but this image I used to represent industry, because industry is becoming a large straw on Colorado River. Potash may not be that terrible, but oil and gas recently has been picking up significantly in this part of the world. There was recently a water auction

Chasing Rivers, Part 1:...

 water through them you extract potash or so - if you burned seaweed and potash and soda are used in making everything from soap to paper to glass so before we used oil it was wood