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Magnesium
« on: July 07, 2014, 06:36 »
Hi come some one please advise me about the best way to treat magnesium deficiency in my tomatoes, do I need to add something to the pots, spray or add something to the water?! Thanks
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Re: Magnesium
« Reply #1 on: July 07, 2014, 06:46 »
All you need to know, RHS advice here, about half way down:

http://rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?pid=456
Did it really tell you to do THAT on the packet?

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Re: Magnesium
« Reply #2 on: July 07, 2014, 07:13 »
I just go for the sprinkle around the roots method as IMO most attempts at foliar  feeding end up on the roots anyway ! :)

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Re: Magnesium
« Reply #3 on: July 07, 2014, 09:11 »
To be effective magnesium must be applied as a foliar feed. The problem is not usually shortage of magnesium in the soil. Tomatoes are fed with high potash fertiliser and there is an interaction between potash and magnesium which prevents magnesium being taken in by the plant.

A tablespoon of Epson salts (magnesium sulphate) in a gallon of water is what I use. Any leaves that have turned yellow or gone brown are probably beyond saving but the rest of the plant should green up within a few days.


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