grass hopper
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hottip said:I used a measuring cup and put in 2 OZ in each hole and mixed it in before planting outdoors. Last year was my best yield ever, and I will be doing it again this season. I also mixed it in my wife's garden and her tomatoes were good too.
DrFever said:Gardeners have been using Epsom salts as a plant fertilizer for generations, but is there any evidence there's a real benefit to the plants? There is little research to prove conclusively that Epsom salts have any effect on plants, but many seasoned gardeners cite their own gardens as proof that Epsom salts help certain plants grow stronger and produce better.
Researchers have never been terribly impressed with the effects of Epsom salts on plants and some think it is wrong to continue encouraging it. Gardeners are a different story and the use of Epsom salts is a gardening tip passed down for generations. While many gardeners simply toss in a handful of Epsom salts at planting time, it really is wiser to test your soil first. Epsom salts are not going to cure an extreme magnesium deficiency and are generally considered more effective in acid soils, where magnesium is not easily accessed by plants. Three garden plants for which Epsom salts are most often recommended are: Tomatoes, Peppers and Roses.
hottip said:I used a measuring cup and put in 2 OZ in each hole and mixed it in before planting outdoors. Last year was my best yield ever, and I will be doing it again this season. I also mixed it in my wife's garden and her tomatoes were good too.
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