Can I use melting salt?

[Druzil]

Ok, I know of using epsom salt for cal/mag and such. But, I have this bag of "Ice Melt" and it has sodium chloride, calcium chloride, magnesium chloride and potassium chloride. I was wondering if that could be used instead of epsom salt?

 

[Dobby]

Epsom salt is magnesium sulfate. I wouldn't use Ice melt.

 

[roidrage152]

Doesn't that chemical ice melt have all kinds of health warnings on it? I've personally never used epsom salt, but isnt that stuff pennies on the lb. in bulk?

 

[doc111]

Ok, I know of using epsom salt for cal/mag and such. But, I have this bag of "Ice Melt" and it has sodium chloride, calcium chloride, magnesium chloride and potassium chloride. I was wondering if that could be used instead of epsom salt?

Absolutely NOT!!!!!!!! Do NOT use "Ice Melt" salt on your plants! It will kill them QUICK, I guarantee it!

 

[Druzil]

Ok. Thanks guys for clearing that up.