Using Epsom Salt dilution, okay? - Ask Extension
To add magnesium to soil, I heard you can use 1 cup plain Epsom salt to a gallon (or 2?) of water. I tried this 2 yrs ago & the tomatoes planted i...
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Using Epsom Salt dilution, okay? #867975
Asked May 11, 2024, 9:14 AM EDT
To add magnesium to soil, I heard you can use 1 cup plain Epsom salt to a gallon (or 2?) of water. I tried this 2 yrs ago & the tomatoes planted in this raised bed did well. And, my strawberries jumped (or birds helped?) from nearby ground to raised bed & did exceptional. Your thoughts/advice on using Epsom salt this way? I don't want to add "salt" to our soil!
Wright County Minnesota
Expert Response
Unless your soil has a magnesium deficiency this is not recommended.
See this page:
https://extension.umn.edu/manage-soil-nutrients/coffee-grounds-eggshells-epsom-salts
Good luck.
