Epsom Salt

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      Very useful article Pam , I always wondered what Epsom salts were used for in gardening.
      Does anyone use it on GC ?
       
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        I do on my runner beans mostly as they can suffer.
         
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          I use it on regulary on T9matoes and Cucumbers and Brugmansia and anything else that looks poorly in the spring
           
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            I often look "poorly in the Spring" @JWK and consequently regularly use Epsom Salts in my bath:). Seriously, putting a mug full in a bath works wonders for the aches and pains after a hard day's digging.
             
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              Thanks bookmarked it.
               
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                I used it in the orchard this year, the trees certainly put on a lot of healthy growth but fruit production was variable.
                 
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                  I use it on Pelargoniums (Geraniums) that I grow for showing. It gives the leaves a nice dark green colour.
                   
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                    I use it after having one of Ziggy's Curries.:dunno::hate-shocked::snorky:
                     
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                      Bit overkill that Our Mandy, aye! Rumour has it our @Zigs puts it *in* his curries!!!
                       
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                        That's not the only thing that rumoured about what goes into them.:dunno::hate-shocked::heehee:
                         
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                          Clearly! There has to be some spices or it wouldn't pass as a curry ;)
                           
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                            Passing one of Ziggy's Curries can be very painful and make your eyes water, "M":hate-shocked::yikes::dunno::whistle::heehee:
                             
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                              The moment I hit the post reply button, I just *knew* you would pick up on that turn of phrase :roflol: Rif Raf humour never fails :heehee:
                               
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                                We try to please and we're here to defend you.....why should the UK tremble!!:dunno::whistle::heehee:
                                 
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