Re: Epsom Salts

You inspired me to pick up some Epsom salts when I was at the drug store 
today getting various paraphenalia for my sinus surgery follow-up.  I 
should also put down some calcium stuff for my tomatoes too- pretty sure 
something in the garage has calcium- bone meal I'm thinking.  Yeah- I 
know I could just use eggshells- but for the next month everything is 
going to be done the easiest way possible until I get all my energy 
back.  Went into work for about an hour and a half today- didn't do 
much, just said hi, and threw away stuff on my desk.  Technically I'm 
still on medical leave, but I wanted to ease back into it.  So- I have 2 
more weeks of not leaning over (I have to squat down) and not lifting 
anything heavier than my purse.  So, by then the garden should be a 
complete jungle and weed patch!

Theresa

Pam Evans wrote:
> I use it (Epsom salts) on my peppers, about every other month when they are
> blooming and fruiting.  I mix crushed eggshells into the the soil before I
> plant them and top dress twice during the summer and once in fall.  Prevents
> blossom end rot.  Should work w/ tomatoes too.  Use coffee grounds on the
> gardenia and camellia for the acidifying effect.
>
> On 7/2/06, Kitty <kmrsy@comcast.net> wrote:
>   
>> Epsom Salts = Magnesium Sulfate, something plants would definitely
>> appreciate.
>> I sprinkled it around roses years ago, but haven't used it since.
>>
>> Kitty
>> neIN, Zone 5
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "SueNY" <sue.nyc@ATT.NET>
>> To: <GARDENS@LSV.UKY.EDU>
>> Cc: <gardenchat@HORT.NET>
>> Sent: Sunday, July 02, 2006 3:37 PM
>> Subject: [CHAT] Epsom Salts
>>
>>
>>     
>>>  I've been reading that 1 tablespoon epsom salts to a gallon of water
>>> makes
>>> an excellent fertilizer. Anyone tried it? I've also got eggshells and
>>>       
>> used
>>     
>>> coffee grounds...good to work with as well?
>>>
>>> Sue (6B)
>>>
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