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Epsom Salt?
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Help with flowering (when the plant won't flower) I've found. Sprinkle some around the base of the plant for slow release, or mix it with water and spray the underside of the leaves for a quick uptake.
Epsom Salt is Magnesium Sulfate, so it contains two things that are usefull to a plant, Magnesium and Sulfur.
Magnesium is used in chlorophyll, and Chili plants are a Magnesium hungry crop, they love the stuff.
There are two ways to apply, a tablespoon or less per plant (sprinkled above soil or disolved into water and then poured in) or disolved into a gallon of water and sprayed onto the leaves (tops and bottom) either in the morning or at night when the leaves are open the most.
Plants should develop a healthy dark green color after a day or two.
Magnesium is used in chlorophyll, and Chili plants are a Magnesium hungry crop, they love the stuff.
There are two ways to apply, a tablespoon or less per plant (sprinkled above soil or disolved into water and then poured in) or disolved into a gallon of water and sprayed onto the leaves (tops and bottom) either in the morning or at night when the leaves are open the most.
Plants should develop a healthy dark green color after a day or two.
thatguy said:
Only as needed.
The pack I had said 20 grams per litre of water. I think that's basically a tablespoon. But Toleman said "My epsom salts I bought said 70g per 9ltr I think. A teaspoon full of the stuff in a ltr sprayer took 3 applications to make a bit of a difference so you can probably go stronger. Spraying the leaves works well".
I changed the spelling a little bit though babe 
QuadShotz
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Besides the above mentioned uses, I also throw a 1/3-1/2 cup (aka I just chuck some in) or so into my potting mix. (for a 2 gal. pot)
At under $3 for a 4lb. box at Walmart, it's likely the best investment I've made.
Be sure you get the pure stuff...no funky medicinal stuff or fert mixes.
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At under $3 for a 4lb. box at Walmart, it's likely the best investment I've made.
Be sure you get the pure stuff...no funky medicinal stuff or fert mixes.
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Wow, a half cup for a 2 gal pot is quite a lot. 
AlabamaJack
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Silver_Surfer said:Wow, a half cup for a 2 gal pot is quite a lot.
agreed...I only use 1 Tbsp per 5 gallon container...
I recently picked up a bag of Espoma's Epsom Plus. I don't think they make it any more, as it's not on the website. It's great stuff, as it has not only the magnesium sulfate, but it also contains potash. I belive it's rated at soluble Potash 22%; Magnesium 11% and Sulfur 22%, and it's rated 0-0-22 on the label. Anyhow, I haven't used any yet, but it seems like this could be a good for both greening up and flowering/fruit set as well. Thoughts?
Alright, here's the skinny on the Epsom Plus from Espoma. Rated 0-0-22, the guaranteed analysis is
22% Soluble Potash
11% Magnesium (Water Soluble Magnesium)
22% Sulfur
Derived from Sulfate of Potash Magnesia.
The bag goes on to mention that it's derived from the mineral langbeinite, and is all natural. For veggies, it reccomends sprinkling 1 tsp. per foot of height around the root zone, repeating monthly throughout the season. It also says "Water Soluble: Mix 1/2 cup per gallon of water. Repeat Monthly"
Holy hell, a half cup per gallon? Sounds a bit extreme, but I guess if it was for foliar feeding it would have to be more dilute for uptake and to lessen salt deposits on the leaves? I dunno. I'll probly give my plants a sprinkle when they look like they need it, and just skip the water soluble application.
Wuddaya think Potawie? It does say "Soluble Potash" and the 0-0-22 does make it seem like it's water soluble since that 22 is 22% instantly available to the plant.
Think this would be a good supplement during flowering?
22% Soluble Potash
11% Magnesium (Water Soluble Magnesium)
22% Sulfur
Derived from Sulfate of Potash Magnesia.
The bag goes on to mention that it's derived from the mineral langbeinite, and is all natural. For veggies, it reccomends sprinkling 1 tsp. per foot of height around the root zone, repeating monthly throughout the season. It also says "Water Soluble: Mix 1/2 cup per gallon of water. Repeat Monthly"
Holy hell, a half cup per gallon? Sounds a bit extreme, but I guess if it was for foliar feeding it would have to be more dilute for uptake and to lessen salt deposits on the leaves? I dunno. I'll probly give my plants a sprinkle when they look like they need it, and just skip the water soluble application.
Wuddaya think Potawie? It does say "Soluble Potash" and the 0-0-22 does make it seem like it's water soluble since that 22 is 22% instantly available to the plant.
Think this would be a good supplement during flowering?
You ever dissolve any of that stuff in water and drink it? It would gag a maggot! 