How to Grow Bigger Tomatoes with Epsom Salt

The magnesium sulfate in Epsom salt helps tomato plants grow taller and stronger, producing larger and heartier tomatoes. Adding Epsom salt to your gardening regimen takes only a few moments and requires no special supplies. Supplementing your tomato plants' food and water with Epsom salt every two weeks is a quick and easy way to encourage your tomatoes to grow larger and juicier.

Things You'll Need

• Watering can
• Epsom salt
• Stirring stick

Instructions

1. Pour 2 tbsp. of Epsom salt into a watering can for every gallon of water you will be using. For example, if you will be using 2 gallons of water for your tomato plants, add 4 tbsp. of Epsom salt to the watering can.

2. Fill the watering can with water.

3. Stir the water to allow the Epsom salt to dissolve evenly in the water.

4. Water your tomatoes with this Epsom salt-and-water solution every two weeks.

References

• "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Vegetable Gardening"; Daria Price Bowman, et al.; 2009
• "Gardening for Dummies"; Steven A. Frowine, et al.; 2010