Epsom Salt

Epsom salt is a water-soluble compound that gets its name from a saline spring at Epsom, in Surrey. It's nothing like table salt, which is sodium chloride. Dissolved in a warm bath, Epsom salt is said to have soothing effects, softening the skin and relieving tension.

Weight: 100grams
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Using Epsom salt in the garden isn’t a novelty or a fade. The practice has actually been around for generations. The rationale behind using Epsom salt on plants is to encourage blooming and plant growth.

Does it work?
It seems that this old wife’s tale isn’t just a tale and Epsom salt added to plants can be beneficial under certain conditions.

Benefits of Using Epsom Salt for Your Plants
Epsom salt or magnesium-sulfate compound (MgSO4) is a common item in many households. Added to plants, it is said to help in the following areas:
– Improves Blooming
Epsom salt added to plants will boost blooming and fruit production. Some say it will even improve the flavor of veggies and fruit.
– Increases Nutrient Absorption
Magnesium-sulphate is also proven to increase the plant’s absorption capabilities of other essential nutrients including nitrogen and phosphorus.
– Improves Foliage Vibrancy
Plants grown in soil with magnesium deficiency will produce less vibrant leaves. The compound in Epsom salt helps in the creation of chlorophyll and produces more vibrant foliage.
– Keeps Pests Away
This common household item can help in keeping pesky pests away if it’s diluted in water and sprayed onto the leaves of plants.
Sprinkled over the soil, it will keep slugs and snails away and prevent them from munching on the leaves of your plants or veggies.

Which Plants Like Epsom Salt?
Plants that are grown in magnesium deficient soil can benefit from Epsom salt. But some plants crave more magnesium than others, and as such, satisfying that crave is greatly beneficial to them. Plants that require magnesium at a higher degree include Curry Leaf plants, Neem plants, Jasmine, Tomatoes, Peppers and Roses. Other plants such as azaleas or rhododendrons will also benefit from Epsom salt.

Epsom salt is either added to the water, sprinkled onto the soil, worked into the soil, or as a foliar spray, depending on what you’re trying to achieve. It’s important not to use Epsom salt as a substitute for a fertilizer. While Epsom salt provides magnesium to plants, it doesn’t provide nitrogen, phosphorus or potassium (N-P-K). Therefore, you can use Epsom salt in addition to the plant fertilizer designed for your plants but not in lieu of it.

Likewise, just because a soil is deficient in magnesium, it doesn’t mean all plants crave it and that you need to make up for the lack of magnesium. Some vegetables and plants can simply grow happily in magnesium deficient soil as well.

The instructions on how to use the Epsom salt for your plants will be emailed to you after the despatch. If you are a curry leaf plant owner from our store, you can already see the full instructions in our 'Curry leaf plant growing guide'.