Epsom Salt

Epsom salts refer to a crystallized form of magnesium sulfate, a naturally occurring compound that has many health benefits. Epsom salt is made up of hydrated magnesium sulfate (magnesium and sulfur), which is important to healthy plant growth.

Benefits of Epson Salt:

1. Diluted Epsom salts are actually quite a fantastic plant fertilizer. It improves flower blooming and enhances a plant’s green color.
2. Epsom salts contain two micronutrients, magnesium and sulfur, which improve flowering and fruiting.
3. Magnesium, one of the main elements of Epsom salt, is said to make plants greener. It does this because magnesium is useful in the plants’ creation of chlorophyll, which is what determines a plant’s leaf color.
4. If you have a high soil pH in excess of 7.5, then adding Epsom salts to it could help to neutralize it.

How to use Epson Salt Powder:

Supplement to Plant:

Epsom salts can also be added to water in the required amount and used as a soil drench, watering the plant at the soil level.

Use as a foliar spray:

A good rule of thumb is to use 1 tablespoon of Epsom salt in 1 liter of water, which can be used with foiler spray.

DIY potting mix:

Epsom salts can also be added to water in the required amount and used with potting soil mix for garden soil.

Note: Suggest doing the soil test prior to using this fertilizer.