Epsom Salt

Hey all...Ihave a question about Epsom Salt.

As I was strolling the aisles at WalMart I passed by the epsom salt. I remember hearing people mention adding it to their feeding schedule.

So I picked a bag up and was surprised to see they have instructions on the bag for feeding to different types of plants.

My question is...when to use it on Cannibus? How much? How often? And what are the pros/cons to using Epsom Salt?

Im curious as to why adding salt to your soil would be a good thing. Salt build-up is a concern with plants in soil. Im sure it must not encourage nute lockout or people wouldnt use it. But why isnt this type of salt harmful?

Anyway...Im sure one of you regular users of the product could enlighten me.
BTW...I did buy the bag...but would like a bit more info on it before I actually use it on my plants.

Much thanks....in advance.

BloodShotI'z said:

Anyway...Im sure one of you regular users of the product could enlighten me.

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Epsom salts is basically just Magnesium Sulphate and is used to add high concentrations of Magnesium to the soil, it can be used as a root feed or a foliar feed.

It's not meant for general use - only for preventative or remedial use for Mg lockouts or when the plant needs a boost of Magnesium. Canna uses surprisinlgy high quantities of Magnesium and it can easily get bound into the soil by high salinity or highly acidic soil.

People do use it for preventative purposes usually a one off feed of 1 heaped tablespoon per 2 gallons or a teaspoon per 2 litres of water usually at or around the 4-6 week vegetative growth mark and another at about 2nd-3rd week of flowering.

If you're using a known water quality ph and EC, good quality potting soil, correct EC feeding levels and decent sized containers you shouldn't get Mg problems.

The people who suffer from Mg problems are usually those either using high EC tap water (with lots of sodium carbonate) which locks Mg into the soil, very acidic potting soil or those using distilled water with no tap water mixed in which doesn't contain enough Mg for the plants use.

Epsom salts should be treated in exactly the same way as any plant nutrient and fed at the correct EC levels when combined with other nutrients - ie don't feed it at too high an EC level.

BloodShotI'z said:

Hey all...Ihave a question about Epsom Salt.

As I was strolling the aisles at WalMart I passed by the epsom salt. I remember hearing people mention adding it to their feeding schedule.

So I picked a bag up and was surprised to see they have instructions on the bag for feeding to different types of plants.

My question is...when to use it on Cannibus? How much? How often? And what are the pros/cons to using Epsom Salt?

Im curious as to why adding salt to your soil would be a good thing. Salt build-up is a concern with plants in soil. Im sure it must not encourage nute lockout or people wouldnt use it. But why isnt this type of salt harmful?

Anyway...Im sure one of you regular users of the product could enlighten me.
BTW...I did buy the bag...but would like a bit more info on it before I actually use it on my plants.

Much thanks....in advance.

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i dont know man..but i get bit by this spider once and let this big ass fuckin lump on my leg.. i could barely walk and it red as fuck and the doctor told me to put epsom salt on to get rid of it

BloodShotI'z said:

You lost me with that one.

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LOL.. sorry.. i just heard of that salt and i think i still got some.. but i was just tellin you .. because thats why i got it haha

I tried it this summer for the first time it works great.one heaping tbl spoon per watering can!!fixed my yellowing leaves in no time at all.

so walli world has epsom salt

This is not organic!!!!!!!!!!

Reeferman, could you please define what you mean by "organic"? In other words, depending on the use and applicaton (not just weed growing) I have seen the term "organic" applied differently. Is there a standard agreed upon defintion or is this just your opinion?

SylvanElf said:

Reeferman, could you please define what you mean by "organic"? In other words, depending on the use and applicaton (not just weed growing) I have seen the term "organic" applied differently. Is there a standard agreed upon defintion or is this just your opinion?

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There are several Agricultural Institutes that regulate the production of organic nutrients. OMRI (Organics Materials Review Institute) is probably the most respected. Loosely they define organic fertilizer as a plant or animal by product that does not contain chemical salts (eg Epsom salts). If the topic is of further interest to you I will refer you to the following link: NOP Program Standards.

reeferman77 said:

This is not organic!!!!!!!!!!

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reeferman77 said:

There are several Agricultural Institutes that regulate the production of organic nutrients. OMRI (Organics Materials Review Institute) is probably the most respected. Loosely they define organic fertilizer as a plant or animal by product that does not contain chemical salts (eg Epsom salts). If the topic is of further interest to you I will refer you to the following link: NOP Program Standards.

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this brand of Epsom salt is OMRI listed, safe for use in organic gardens, OMRI lists a few brands of Epsom salt....the salt is not organic itself but it is completely safe to use in organic gardening...just like perlite...or rocks...or the plastic bags or pots you keep the soil in...oh and water is not organic either, unless you are squeezing it out of some Plant, animal or other living organism before you water..LOL........being "organic" is a relative term....

Epsom Salt (Magnesium Sulfate)

reeferman and 00420 this is precisely the point. it is all relative to what you believe. organic to one is non-organic to another. I liken it to vegans and the different levels of "no meat" there.

anyway, organic it s matter of taste, IMHO, no pun intended

Where in a place like Walmart or Home Depot would you find epsom salt?

By the way, I know that Molasses has a high concentration of minerals that plants also need to be healthy. Does anyone know if plants can assimilate the nutrients in molasses or are the carbs(sugars) the only thing plants "get" our of using it?

Molasses is high in P so be careful when using it, like one cap full.

Token said:

Molasses is high in P so be careful when using it, like one cap full.

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well thats what u want is phospourus...for flowering...its a good thing it high in P

VirginHarvester said:

Where in a place like Walmart or Home Depot would you find epsom salt?

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I found it in the pharmacy section. Its there for soaking sore feet/muscle aches.

I cant remember the exact cost....but a 4lb. re-sealable ziplock bag was about $5 roughly.

Thats enough to last a long long time.

Smoke2Live420 said:

well thats what u want is phospourus...for flowering...its a good thing it high in P

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you do want something high in P 2weeks b4 finshing but you don't want to over feed (and your plant locks up) and mol(ass)es is uncertain on levels of P thats why you should buy the right product. captain noob

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