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mdjlucan

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Epsom salts
« on: July 12, 2015, 09:37 »
how is the best way to apply this to my Roseberrys


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« Last Edit: July 13, 2015, 09:32 by JayG »
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Re: Epson salts
« Reply #1 on: July 12, 2015, 11:30 »
Not sure the exact amount but I dilute about a tablespoon to a gallon watering can and water it in.
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Re: Epson salts
« Reply #2 on: July 12, 2015, 12:33 »
If you have symptoms of magnesium deficiency water it on to the leaves as it will not be absorbed from the soil enough to cure deficient leaves.
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Re: Epson salts
« Reply #3 on: July 12, 2015, 12:38 »
Quote from: Salmo on July 12, 2015, 12:33
If you have symptoms of magnesium deficiency water it on to the leaves as it will not be absorbed from the soil enough to cure deficient leaves.

I agree, but I do both  ::)
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Re: Epson salts
« Reply #4 on: July 12, 2015, 15:18 »
I spray it onto my tomato leaves.
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Re: Epsom salts
« Reply #5 on: July 13, 2015, 10:41 »
What's the best place to buy Epsom salts?
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Re: Epsom salts
« Reply #6 on: July 13, 2015, 11:02 »
Most chemists stock it - you may even find it in the 'tummy remedies' section in your supermarket.
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Re: Epsom salts
« Reply #7 on: July 13, 2015, 12:55 »
I've been following this thread with interest -and have just bought a tub from Boots. Thanks for all advice and info.  :D
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Re: Epsom salts
« Reply #8 on: July 13, 2015, 15:17 »
Quote from: Suziet8 on July 13, 2015, 10:41
What's the best place to buy Epsom salts?

garden centre - fertilizer shelf
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Re: Epsom salts
« Reply #9 on: July 13, 2015, 16:14 »
Quote from: Salmo on July 13, 2015, 15:17
Quote from: Suziet8 on July 13, 2015, 10:41
What's the best place to buy Epsom salts?
garden centre - fertilizer shelf

Ebay was cheaper last time I looked and the nice man brings it to your door  ::)
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Re: Epsom salts
« Reply #10 on: July 13, 2015, 18:27 »
Boots online price for Epsom salts is £1.49 for 200g. - how much of what is basically a trace element do you actually need?

It's not something I'd feel the need to buy in bulk to save a few pence.
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Re: Epsom salts
« Reply #11 on: July 13, 2015, 18:54 »
If you have potatoes or tomatoes to do as well, you may need more than 100g - then ebay really is cheaper ;)
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Re: Epsom salts
« Reply #12 on: July 13, 2015, 19:14 »
Ah ha - I've just learned about the Epsom thing - and have done all my chillis, peppers and toms. Now I read that I can do spuds as well?     :lol:  Whoo hoo!
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Re: Epsom salts
« Reply #13 on: July 13, 2015, 22:15 »
Quote from: JayG on July 13, 2015, 18:27
Boots online price for Epsom salts is £1.49 for 200g. - how much of what is basically a trace element do you actually need?

It's not something I'd feel the need to buy in bulk to save a few pence.

23p for 200g if you buy 10KG on ebay, more than a few pence saving

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Re: Epsom salts
« Reply #14 on: July 13, 2015, 22:45 »
Don't buy it from the chemist it's too expensive. Even the GC is dear!
I got 1kg on ebay for £4.79 delivered within a few days. They also had 500g for £3.29 inc. P&P.
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