[GrowRR] epson salts

[FZachariah at aol.com]

In a message dated 01/16/04 02:06:59 PM Central Standard Time, 
webmaster at bsi.org writes:

> What is the benefit or idea behind using epson salts?
> 
> Magnesium from the magnesium sulfate. I can't remember whether the 
> plants were using the magnesium directly or whether the purpose was as a 
> soil conditioner 

Ken,

Just as iron is the central element around which hemoglobin is built,
magnesium is the central element for building chlorophyll.
That is the 'theory.' Cannot attest to whether it is actually helpful
but I don't think there is any harm in using it.
To fertilize roses, it is recommended that you dissolve 1/2 or 1 cup
of epsom salt to 1 gallon of water (This is from the Epsom Salt Council
website -- and also Martha Stewart). For bromeliads, you would probably 
dilute it (as you would for any fertilizer) by 1/4th.

Frank Z
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