The Magical Effect of Epsom Salt for your Plants
                     The Magical Effect of Epsom Salt for your Plants
There has been a long debate as to whether Epsom Salt should be used for  
gardening or not! In today’s blog we will bust some myths and provide some  
facts about the uses and benefits of Epsom Salt.
Is Epsom Salt Good For Gardening?
Epsom salts are a naturally occurring mineral, magnesium sulfate. Both  
Magnesium and Sulfur are essential minerals for plant’s growth. Magnesium is  
needed by plants to create healthy leaves and for photosynthesis. Sulfur acts as  
building blocks for a number of different proteins, vitamins and hormones in  
plants. Hence, Epsom Salt is good for your garden.
Different benefits of Epsom Salt:-
1. Get Lush-Green Leaves with Epsom Salt Foliar Spray
Since Epsom Salt consist of Magnesium and Sulphur, it provides leaves a shine  
and provide necessary chlorophyll which will make the leaves greener. It  
promotes growth in plants.
Since Epsom Salt consist of Magnesium and Sulphur, it provides leaves a shine  
and provide necessary chlorophyll which will make the leaves greener. It  
promotes growth in plants.
How to use: Mix 1 tsp of Epsom Salt per Litre of water in a spray bottle and  
shake well. Use this spray 1-2 a month to get that shine!
2. Epsom Salt as Soil Amendment which helps Boosts Nutrient Absorption
Epsom Salt can be used to make the soil more fertile and productive for plant’s  
growth. It is best if a soil test is conducted to accurately determine the level of  
Epsom Salt to be added to soil. Magnesium in Epsom Salt helps break Calcium  
present in the soil, which improves the quality and alkalinity of the soil, and  
makes soil neutral. It boosts nutrient absorption naturally.
How to use: Sprinkle and mix well of approximately 1 cup of Epsom Salt in 100  
sq. ft area.
3. Boost Seed Germination
Magnesium is an important mineral for seed germination. It helps to  
strengthen cell walls, which helps boost seedling growth. Sulfur is also a key  
nutrient in soil and is important for seed growth.
How to Use: Pour 1-2 tablespoons of Epsom salt directly into the seed hole  
before planting OR Mix a tablespoonful of Epsom salts into a litre of water and  
apply to the soil using a pump sprayer or spray bottle.
4. Prevents Yellowing and Curling of Leaves
If the foliage of your plants are turning yellow and/or curling of leaves, it can  
be a sign of magnesium deficiency. Other signs include leaves turning pale,  
brown or even red.
Tip: Check that the yellowing of the plants isn’t due to overwatering.  
Overwatered plants usually look limp and weak, with mushy black roots. If this  
isn’t the case, your plant may really be suffering from a true magnesium  
deficiency.
How to Use: Mix 1 tablespoon per 4 ltr of water and drench all over the soil  
like regular water, or spray the mix over your plant leaves.
5. Epsom Salt to Deter Pest
Epsom Salt can be used to deter snails and other pests. However, in case of  
heavy infestation, this will not work, this is only a preventive method.
How to Use: Sprinkle a small amount of Epsom salt around the soil of your  
garden, or apply it close to the base of your plants to deter small bugs from  
coming back.
6. Helps in Preventing Transplantation Shock
When you are transplanting seedlings or full-grown plants, roots can become  
stressed, causing them to stop growing. Since Epsom salt boosts chlorophyll  
levels in plant cells, it improves photosynthesis, which is the process used by  
plants to convert light energy into chemical energy that can later be used as  
fuel.
How to Use: Sprinkle some Epsom salts into the soil where you are going to put  
the plant.
7. Grow Sweeter and More Flavourful Produce
The more chlorophyll the plant produces, the more sugar it produces. Correct  
and measured application of Epsom Salt can enhance the flavour of the  
produce.
How to Use (For Tomatoes and Peppers): Add a tablespoon of Epsom salts to  
the bottom of each hole prior to transplanting seedlings OR add 1 tbsp of  
Epsom Salt to arpx. 4 ltr of water to make a liquid feed, which can be added  
around every couple of weeks.
8. Achieve Beautiful Bloom on your Rose and other Flowering plants
Rose plants, in particular, are susceptible to magnesium deficiency. Hence  
application of Epsom Salt helps them greatly. Other flowers that benefit from  
Epsom salts include Chrysanthemums, Sunflowers, and even some orchids.
Tip: Be careful when applying Epsom salts, especially on white roses as they  
are susceptible to burning if Epsom salts are placed on a sunny day. Try this  
method every month to strengthen the cell walls and general health of your  
roses.
How to Use: There are two methods of using Epsom salt: add 1/4 cup of  
Epsom salts directly to the soil or dilute it in water. To mix Epsom salt in water,  
use a ratio of 1/4 cup Epsom salt per 3.7 ltr of water and water it directly over  
your rose plant.
Myth: Epsom Salts Reduce Blossom End Rot
Blossom end rot which generally occurs in Tomato plants and cannot be cured  
with Epsom Salt. As explain above Epsom Slat contains Sulphur and  
Magnesium, which are secondary nutrients. However, blossom end rot is  
caused due to Calcium deficiency, which is also a secondary nutrient.
Use Epsom Salt with Caution: Start with small quantity of fertilizer and  
increase gradually depending on the size and age of the plant. Also be cautious  
of not using too much Epsom salt as if can also harm the plant like any other
fertilizer. For Foliar usage, don’t spray it on the leaves during the sun, as it can  
burn the leaves, apply the solution before noon or after sunset.
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