Epsom Salts

Chemically, this product is magnesium sulfate. Magnesium is a micronutrient needed by plants (and animals) to sustain life. Most people know Epsom Salts as a product to mix with hot water for a therapeutic foot soak, but it has many more uses.

It is the only mineral constituent of the chlorophyll molecule, so it is essential for photosynthesis. If a plant is deficient in magnesium, its ability to carry on photosynthesis is decreased. No epsom salts, no plant.

It first appears as yellowing of the tissue between the veins of the older leaves on the plant. In some species, they will also turn a reddish-purple. As the deficiency progresses, the leaves become uniformly yellow. Magnesium is most likely to occur in sandy soils and/or acid soils.

Magnesium is absorbed through either the plant roots or foliage. It is quite mobile in the plant and is readily translocated in the leaves from the older plant tissue to the new growth.

Directly to the Soil: Apply ¼ cup Epsom Salts at the base of the shrub or tree early in the spring when new growth appears. A follow-up treatment may be made in the summer. This is an ideal application for roses. Soil Drench: Mix ¼ cup Epsom Salts in 1-2 gallons of water and apply to the soil beneath the plants Foliar Spray: Mix ¼ cup Epsom Salts in 1-2 gallons of water and apply with your sprayer to cover 500-1000 sq ft.

It enhances the color of blossoms and leaves, promotes new flowers and fruit, improves the root system, and improves the length of the stem.

Primarily, it is recommended on roses to improve the bloom. However, it helps any flowering plant. If a known magnesium deficiency exists, it is essential to correct it for healthy plant growth.

It is available in 4 lb containers.