Epsom Salts for plants

[kinnika]

I found last year a write up on using Epsom Salts and was wondering if anyone used them and what did you think? The write up I have says to use it on tomatoes and peppers as well as house plants.

 

[Dor]

Yes I use epsom salts on my plants.

 

[Flower4Yeshua]

i also use it on my plants...you want to work the soil around the plants and add a a Tabls. then water in...try not to get it on the stalk..

 

[Maggie]

I just thow the salts all over the gardens and then water to wash it off the leaves. I usually try to use when it is rainning.

 

[kinnika]

Do you notice a difference in the plants from using it?

 

[RonsGarden]

Use it on your roses too!
Remember~ a little magnesium sulphate goes a long way!

 

[netpeach2000]

I used to add a tablespoon in my canister on my hose along with miracle grow when I would water my plants, the colors were vibrant and they grew really well. maybe it was in my head, but I saw a difference. That was several years ago though.

 

[becki25msmolly]

Are there any plants you SHOULDN"T use this on?

 

[GardenBear1]

I've been using it for years and my roses look great and bloom more, I use it in the veggie garden as well and just about every where,s I can, some cactus don't like it so they go with out

 

[kinnika]

The info I have says NOT to use it on Sage.

 

[Kya D]

What plants do the best with epsom salts and which ones should be avoided??????

 

[Spider_Lily]

I use it around my Gardenia's keeps the black mold off.And Sprinkle it around all the roses.

 

[lisa831]

Is epsom salts good for EE's if so how much.

 

[kinnika]

Okay I am convinced. I am going to mix up some tonight with my regular fertilizer and give a few a drink. Thanks for all the info.

 

[Dor]

Is epsom salts good for EE's if so how much.

Yes it is Lisa. I just sprinkle it throughout my flower beds and gardens and then water. Just try to keep it off the leaves. I feed my container plants with it also.

 

[KallieLashay]

Wow..I didn't know this. I am going to buy some and throw down in the garden. Is the salt the same as a fertilizer?

 

[Randy]

Epsom Salt is the common name for Magnesium Sulfate. Both magnesium and sulfur are good things when used in moderation.