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nsw Australia.

i have never used epsom salts before, and i see where a lot of good growers do. i'm just wondering, at what stage of growth?, and how much do you use? thank you for any advice;

8/16/2016 4:38:54 PM

Central NY

I'm using 3-5oz into a 55 gallon drum... (800sqft)If your showing deficiency I wouldn't be afraid to put a cup per 55 gallons ..once a week... ?Once every 10 days... ?Who knows... Tissue testing would help you dial it right in...

8/16/2016 6:32:51 PM

Citrus Heights, CA

Do you need to use it? I use it for the sulfur. I grow on a sandy loam soil that will leach out sulfur quickly. I will amend my soil with as many sulfates as I can. I also wait and apply my amendments in strips about two weeks ahead of the growing plant. Then based on tissue tests and experience I will apply Epsom salt at 4oz per plant every five days. I start doing this right before pollination and continue until end of season or the tissue test says I'm high enough. Ron Root

8/16/2016 7:07:47 PM

South Hero, VT

I'm adding 2 tablespoons per 100 gallons of water for magnesium and sulfur. So far, so good, according to tissue tests.

8/16/2016 8:16:22 PM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

http://www.treehugger.com/health/8-uses-epsom-salt.html

8/17/2016 12:50:51 PM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

Thanks Ron, I also use it because of my sandy soil the magnesium readily leeches but the calcium does not. I add it to my rotation after the pumpkins are at day 20 p, or when the leaves are telling me they need it.

8/17/2016 12:53:25 PM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

1 cup in 250 gallons made it he solution at about 150 ppm.

8/17/2016 12:54:50 PM

nsw Australia.

thanks guy's. i'll do a couple of tests and see if i need it;;;

8/17/2016 5:21:56 PM