Epsom salt benefit?

[Ajsemz44]

Some one mentioned to me the use of epsom salt in their compost or soil....So I bought some. Anyone know of what purpose it serves in the growing world and If I should be usingit or not?

 

[DownOnWax]

I believe it raises the Alkalinity of soil.

 

[Ajsemz44]

OK thanks alot guy!

Anyone happen to know what raising the alkalinity of my soil is going to do?

 

[biz]

lower applications if at all. the stuff can burn leaves easily.

 

[Ajsemz44]

Yea I havent used it at all yet, just heard it was useful. Thanks for the tip tho

 

[Redbeard™]

I used it recently for a bit of a magnesium Def.

fixed her right up.

 

[nickfury510]

epson salt is a source of magnesium which aids in the utilization of light energy and the absorbtion of nutrients

 

[Papi Chingon]

you should probably just mix it in with your nutes and water, rather than placing "x" amount in the soil. just my $.02

 

[nickfury510]

you should probably just mix it in with your nutes and water, rather than placing "x" amount in the soil. just my $.02

thats a good $.02

 

[Ajsemz44]

Good stuff. Thanks fellas

 

[mannurse801]

Yeah as mentoned, don't put pure salt in your soil... bad news..

 

[EyezofSnake]

1/4-1/2 tsp per gallon... feed every 2-3 weeks with it.

 

[Ajsemz44]

Will do!

Thanks guy!

 

[Roseman]

I'm working on introducing some new nutrients soon. Cheap too.

 

[youraveragehorticulturist]

I use epsom salt in my soil. Your plants need magnesium, so why not give them a constant supply by putting a little in the pot? You can use garden lime to maintain a good pH in your soil. I mix my soil in batches, and use about 1/4 a cup of epsom salts and a full cup of lime in 12 or so gallons of soil. I grind them up a little so they mix well.

 

[Hydrotech364]

Ive been using 1/4 tsp to every other gallon with mix or hydro for ever.