Sprinkling salt in the garden: the gardener’s trick that always works

Epsom salt is not only beneficial for garden plants, but also for those in the garden.

• Epsom salt to improve nutrient absorption

Magnesium sulfate improves the ability of cells  to absorb minerals from the soil that are beneficial  for proper growth, such as nitrogen, sulfur or phosphorus. This natural nutrient also helps plants better absorb chlorophyll, a plant pigment that forms plants  and allows them to better capture light.  And that’s not all. Epsom salt also helps strengthen plant roots  and speed up their regeneration.  The plants thus become stronger and more vigorous. You can also use Epsom salt as a natural fertilizer, especially in soils low in sulfur and magnesium. To do this, just water each 10m plot ² with one cup of this natural product. Stir the soil well before planting or sowing your plants. Upon contact with water, Epsom salt releases sulfate and magnesium  which will then be absorbed by plants.

• Epsom salt against parasites

Epsom salt is a natural alternative  to combat pests that attack your plants,  without using chemical pesticides. To repel gastropods like slugs and snails, simply sprinkle a little Epsom salt around the base of your plants. The magnesium sulfate crystals in Epsom salt irritate the bodies of pests that attack your plants. To eliminate insect pests,  you can dilute Epsom salt in water and spray your solution on the foliage of infested plants.

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