Epsom salt for plants: Epsom salt is actually magnesium sulfate which helps seeds to germinate easily, makes plants grow bushier. It Increases flower and fruit size and stem strength. It also produces more flowers. It increases chlorophyll production and deters pests, such as slugs and voles. It also provides vital nutrients to supplement your regular fertilizer. How To Apply Epsom Salt on Plants: Method 1: Epsom salt as a foliar Spray during Growing Season You can make an Epsom salt foliar spray, which is the most effective way to use Epsom salt in the garden; for the efficient plant growth. Epsom salt foliar spray is a form of foliar feeding, it is a form of feeding the plant to its foliage rather than its roots. And it’s true that the foliar feeding will never take the place of proper soil preparation to feed the plants, but plants like to take nutrients through the leaves faster rather than through the roots and stems. Foliar feeding will be helpful in supplying micro-nutrients required by leaves of the plants, especially when the plants are stressed due to unfavorable weather, pests or diseases. And, making an Epsom salt foliar spray is very easy. Method 2: Epsom salt as Side-Dressing during the Growing Season of the plant: Epsom salt is the best mulch for the plants, it can be used as a side-dressing during the growing season. This technique is very easy, especially if you have sandy soil in your garden, sandy soil doesn’t hold nutrients well. Epsom salt is highly beneficial, during the sprouting period of the plants, as they require a lot of nutrients during the germination period. Heavy feeders like eggplants and peppers will produce more fruits from this type of application
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