How Do You Fertilize A Garden With Epsom Salts?
Garden folklore says using Epsom Salt makes roses bushier, pepper plants larger and lawns greener. This inexpensive household product is magnesium sulfate which may increase chlorophyll production and help plants use phosphorus and nitrogen better. Critics say it does not work. Decide for yourself. Here are easy ways to use Epsom Salt on your garden. Feed potted plants or houseplants. Substitute an Epsom Salt solution for regular watering once a month. Dissolve 2 tablespoons Epsom Salt per gallon of water. Most plants can be misted with the same solution as a foliar feeding. Prime the spring soil before planting. Lightly sprinkle up to 1 cup Epsom Salt per 100 square feet. Work into the soil before seeding or planting. Many gardeners believe seeds germinate better. If the soil is magnesium deficient, this will help transplants. Soak new rose bushes in a bath. The Epsom Salt Industry Council recommends soaking unplanted bushes in 1/2 cup of Epsom Salt per gallon of water to help roots r
