How much to a gallon of water?
2006-09-24 12:55:29 · 7 answers · asked by smile f 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Epsom salt furnished Mg (magnesium) which is a trace element for plants. If you use a liquid fert. like Miracle Grow it already has the Mg added. Or if you use an organic fert. like Holly*Tone or Plant*Tone it's in there.
If for some reason you feel you need more (if the plant is showing signs of a Mg deficiency) even though you used a fert. with Mg in it you can use the Epsom salt. It is a trace element so the plants don't need much. One teaspoon per gallon of water is plenty.
People used epsom salt in the last century when it was one of the only sources of Mg. Nowadays, it is generally not needed. But in individual cases it might be.
2006-09-24 13:04:49 · answer #1 · answered by college kid 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Epsom salt or Magnesium sulfate is a chemical compound containing magnesium and it is now days obtained from minerals such as epsomite. It is used in gardening but also in agricolture, to correct magnesium deficiency in the soil. It is usually aplied to potted plants, or to magnesium-hungry crops, such as potatoes, tomatoe, roses, ect. The advantage of magnesium sulfate over other magnesium is its solubility which makes it readily available to the plants. Magnesium is an essential element in the production/constraction of chlorophill what gives plants and leaves their green color. You can dissolve epsom salt in water and water your plants or sprinkle some arount the plant and then water. Use approximately a handfull to a gallon of water. This sould cover for a few plants.
Happy Gardening
2006-09-24 16:22:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've used epsom salt on my plants, but I never add it to the water I just sprinkle it on the soil lightly, every few weeks or so. It does wonders on grass. The first time I put on the grass just within days I noticed it was way greener and looked more healthy.
2006-09-24 13:43:02 · answer #3 · answered by k_lamore 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is a variety of formula for epson salt in the water. Anywhere from 1 teaspoon to a gallon of water to 1 cup of epson salt to the water. Which is the right formula?
2016-05-16 05:26:48 · answer #4 · answered by ? 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1/2 cup for gallon of water. Recommended use every two weeks.
It's legit I got a 6lb bag from a CVS Drugstore in Georgia and it's printed on the bag.Another good tip is a sulphur application for hydrangeas to change their color to blue.
2006-09-24 13:29:46 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I would never use salt for a plant it will dry up and die on you.
just water them and give the plant food once month.
What type of plant you have?
2006-09-24 13:02:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
I have heard of that also...is it on the back of the package? I have a package of it if you want me to check
2006-09-24 13:03:12 · answer #7 · answered by proud of it 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋