Sometimes the simple things that we all have tucked away in our cabinets can make a big difference for the garden. According to
Best Plants blog, Epsom Salt can be that missing ingredient to make your garden beautiful.
Epsom salt, which is magnesium sulfate, can speed growth of plants, increase the nutrient uptake, and improve the flavor of your fruits and veggies, among other potential benefits.
Higher magnesium levels can especially make tomatoes and peppers very happy, with more blossoms, less rot, greener leaves, stronger plants, and tastier fruit. It can also benefit fruit trees, prevent transplant shock, and make your roses, azaleas, and rhododendron the happiest blossoms on the block.
Read more at
Epsom Salt Garden Cheats.
Jump out there and give those tired end-of-summer tomato plants a boost!
Note: it is always best to get a soil test before adding significant amounts of any mineral to garden soil.
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Jerfin Aruldhas
December 8, 2016Hi Paul,
I live in Australia..Just watching your Gardening videos.They are amazing..Thank u for your efforts to explain each step clearly to a person who doesnt have any idea about gardening..I am watching your first lesson
you talk about the slope and position of the land what does that mean to me living in another part of the world.
with appreciation
Jerfin
Paul
December 8, 2016Hi Jerfin,
So glad you’ve been enjoying the videos!
And that is an excellent question. In the southern hemisphere (Australia where you live) you will want to ideally grow on a north facing slope (land that slopes towards the north). This is because the sun will generally track in the northern part of the sky and a north facing slope will give your garden more sun.
Having north facing land is simply a plus but not required to grow a vibrant garden. If you have the choice it’s something to keep in mind when choosing where to grow your garden.
Hope this helps explain and thanks for asking!
James Rockey
October 4, 2019Nicely written. I loved especially how you covered the topics secret of a healthy garden. Also, the design of your site is really awesome.
Sharene
April 17, 2020Hi Paul,
I really enjoyed the webinar last evening and I”m looking forward to putting everything I’m learning into practice.
I was just reading your blog post about Epsom Salts/Magnesium on plants – particularly tomato and pepper plants. How do I do this? Do I make an “Epsom salt tea” and if so, how much?
Thank you again!
Paul
April 21, 2020Great question Sharene. Here’s a great article with more info on how to use Epsom Salts: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/epsom-salt-gardening.htm
Beverly Wheeler
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