Re: Epsom Salt
- Subject: Re: Epsom Salt
- From: S*@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 7 Jul 1999 17:08:08 EDT
In a message dated 7/7/99 3:02:52 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
BFOLLANSBEE@lonzabiologics.com writes:
> Thanks Beth for the background on epson salt.
>
> Does anyone know about Scotts question ? How much to add per
> gallon ? I have some summer squash that picked up blossom-end-rot.
> Is blossom end rot also due to lack of pollination ? Does epson salt
> work to correct blossom end rot as Scott experienced ?
>
1-4 teaspoons a gallon, I think. But Epsom salts really don't have anything
to do with BER. That is because of a calcium deficiency, usualyl caused by
bad pH or uneven moisture fluctuations. Even out the watering, and add
calcium via a foliar spray of a calcium foliar mixture (you can usually get
something at garden stores), and try seaweed solution weekly after that.
> Another good question someone posted was...how long do you leave
> the female AG flower bagged after hand pollination ? Should I just wait
> until the flower closes and begins to shrivel up ? or...leave it on until
> the baby AG breaks out !
>
> Thanks !
>
> Bill
>
Probably until the baby AG braks out. Better to be safe than sorry! Also,
will prevent cucumber beetles and other stuff from attacking the fruit or
blossom end.
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