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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.

MJ Replied May 11, 2024, 5:52 PM EDT

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