Tip - can it be used on anything else?

I saw this tip on a FB page and have applied it today to my tomatoes. Can it be used in anything else I am growing?

One tsp Epsom salts, four cups water and spray tomatoes.

 

You sure can. It's magnesium sulphate. It speeds up plant growth, bigger yields deters pests, increases flavour of your veg and fruit. If that wasn't enough it increases nutrient uptake. Apply, apply and enjoy

 

Think I'll try this tomorrow good tip

 

Magnesium sulphate or Epsom salts is present in soil in trace amounts and is one of the many necessary trace elements for growth.

Normally you would add it when the plants show a deficiency of magnesium, yellowing of leaves is a good indication of this and it's then that I would add it. I don't just use it because I have a pot of it. I have not needed to use it for around 3 years now.

Steve...

 

I just use it to regulate magnesium deficiency.
Often found in Brugmansia and Citrus.
Never found this a problem with Toms as most tomato feed does contain magnesium, its considered a trace element.

I tend use it as a soil drench, but only occasionally, be careful not to overdo it.

Magnesium deficiency usually shows up as yellow leaves, (no to be confused with nitrogen deficiency), or often yellow between leaf veins, I believe.

 

Pete, I reckon mag deficiency for many is a problem in Toms chiefly because their growbags or compost stuffed pots have run out of steam after a month or so, when it is still too early to be giving them feed, ie no flowers or fruit yet.

Steve...

 

Probably, but I just think, bearing in mind the state of some of those growbags, that the old advice of not feeding before the first truss has set, might be a bit out of date.

 

Oh wow - lots of great advice. So chilli's, peppers - anything else? Cucumbers? Courgette? Is it only the fruit or the leaves as well. The leaves of broccoli, carrots, beet?
A spray once a week too much? I do use tom feed as well once a week. All my growing is in growbags, containers and raised beds.

Thanks for all the advice.

 

Yes..far too much..only consider using it, if you really need it...its NOT a feed..more of a tonic to correct a soil imbalance.

Steve...

 

Stick beans, any fruit or veg with yellowing leaves could and may benefit.