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  1. wurzel

    wurzel Apprentice Gardener

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    what quantity of epsom salts to water is needed for a magnesium boost for plants
     
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    one level teaspoon in 10L of water will give you a reasonable boost.
     
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    Do all plants need a magnesium boost or just specific ones?
     
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    You wouldn`t need to add any unless the plants are showing signs of a mag deficiency.
     
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    what does it look like?
     
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    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    :lollol:

    Sorry, I just found that funny bearing in mind its medicinal properties.
     
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    lol, i use it to raise kh/gh & ph in my fish tank. with bicarb, when i need to any way,
     
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    The leaves will turn yellow but the veins stay green.
     
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