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Title: Magnesium Sulphate
Post by: littlebabybird on May 18, 2009, 20:28:38

i have a tub of Magnesium Sulphate (epsom salts)

what did i want it for? which veg need it?

thank you lbb

Title: Re: Magnesium Sulphate
Post by: Tee Gee on May 18, 2009, 20:30:56

I think you are thinking of tomatoes!

See here; http://www.thegardenersalmanac.co.uk/Data/Soil-Magnesium/Soil-Magnesium.htm (http://www.thegardenersalmanac.co.uk/Data/Soil-Magnesium/Soil-Magnesium.htm)

Title: Re: Magnesium Sulphate
Post by: littlebabybird on May 18, 2009, 20:37:57

is that the only thing?
i cant imagine why i got it, it sounds a bit non organic.
lbb

Title: Re: Magnesium Sulphate
Post by: Tee Gee on May 18, 2009, 20:41:32

Its good for indigestion and upset stomachs! ;D

Seriously; use it on most things that are showing 'chlorotic' symptoms! i.e. yellow discoloration between the leaf veins

Title: Re: Magnesium Sulphate
Post by: davyw1 on May 18, 2009, 20:42:18

Was it because someone mention its a good way to give your plants a kick up the whatinfact and get a move on when aplied with water

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