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Q.Using Epsom Salt For Patio Planters And House Plants ?

Zone Ottawa, On., | Anonymous added on April 4, 2022 | Answered

I read a suggestion of 2 tbsp of Epsom salts to a gal of water for house and garden planters . Is that a good ratio . How often would one do that and what does it do for the plants ? Any you should not use it on ? Thank you

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GKH_Susan
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Answered on April 5, 2022

You can replace one watering a month with the 2 tablespoons per gallon solution or use it as a foliar spray.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/epsom-salt-gardening.htm

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