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Epsom Salts for Gardening
Epsom Salts are used for a variety
of uses from decreasing pain and inflammation when used in bath water to
improving the number and size of blooming plants. Magnesium sulfate is chemical in Epsom salt that is
important in seed germination, plant growth, the production of blossoms, and
eventually the fruit or vegetables harvested from the plants. Low levels of magnesium do not allow some
plants, like tomatoes, peppers, and roses to grow optimally (Nardozzi, 2015) .
Low levels of magnesium can show in
the yellowing of the plant’s leaves, leaf curling, slow growth, or a fruit that
lacks sweetness. To improve low levels
of magnesium, Epsom salts can be added to the soil in the following ways:
- Before planting, add 1 tablespoon to the bottom of planting hole.
- Once planted, spray the leaves of the plant in the early morning or late evening with a 1 tablespoon of Epsom salts in 1 gallon of water.
- Epsom salts can also be used to fertilize plants
in a container, too. Place 2 tablespoons
of Epsom salts in 1 gallon of water.
Then apply enough to wet the soil in each container. Reapply once a month
Angela Ask MPS
Kaplan University
Adjunct Professor
in Health Sciences
References
Jockers, D.
(2015, January 1). The Remarkable Health Benefits of Epsom Salt Baths.
Retrieved May 16, 2015, from www.healthy-holistic-living.com:
http://www.healthy-holistic-living.com/benefits-of-epsom-salt-baths.html
Nardozzi, C.
(2015, January 1). Fertilize with Epsom Salts. Retrieved May 16, 2015,
from www.garden.org:
http://www.garden.org/articles/articles.php?q=show&id=68
Palomo, E.
(2015, January 1). How to Use Epsom Salts in a Garden. Retrieved May
17, 2015, from Homeguides.sfgate.com:
http://homeguides.sfgate.com/use-epsom-salts-garden-101254.html
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