epsom salts as spray fertiliser

[chilli_grower]

I have been reading up on tips for growing chillies, in preparation for next year

I read that mixing a couple of tablespoon fulls of Epsom salt, mixed with water in a spray bottle, is very good when sprayed over the foliage

Has anybody ever done this? And if so, how exactly does this enhance good plant growth/health?

Cheers

[bearded bloke]

Yep,used that method on sweet peppers,tomatos & beans,used direct on foliage it is a good way of overcoming magnesium deficiency

[Potstubsdustbins]

Yep as the man ^^^^^^^^^^^^^ said. I do the same.

Colin

[Bren In Pots]

Me too, it was funny when I asked for it at the chemist and was told there are other alternatives for constipation these days.

[chilli_grower]

ahh great, I will order some in then!!! From what stage should it be used? Seedling onwards? Or during flowering etc?

[bearded bloke]

Any yellowing of the leaf edge or after flowering (whichever comes first) is what I have been doing once a week seems to be enough for foliar feed,you could also put a ring around the stem & gently water in once or twice during the season if you prefer

[bearded bloke]

Keep the pot sealed & store it in a fridge,it will keep for ages

[chilli_grower]

gotcha........