How to Spray Epsom Salt on Pepper Plants

Epsom salt is most commonly used on pepper, tomato and rose plants. This is because epsom salt is made from magnesium. Many pepper plants are planted in soil that is deficient in magnesium. The magnesium from the epsom salt is quickly absorbed by the plant to give it the nourishment it needs to grow. The epsom salt can be applied in spray form for the best results.

Things You'll Need

• Empty spray bottle
• Water
• Epsom salt

Instructions

1. Fill a bucket with one gallon of water.

2. Add 1 tbsp. of epsom salt to the bucket and mix both ingredients together.

3. Pour some of the solution in to an empty spray bottle.

4. Spray the epsom salt solution on the pepper plants when you first transplant them.

5. Spray the epsom salt solution on the pepper plants again when they first begin to flower.

6. Give the pepper plants one final spray of the epsom salt solution when the fruits begin to set.

Tips & Warnings

• Epsom salts are conveniently sold in pharmacies and grocery stores.

• Do not simply rely on epsom salt if your soil has a severe deficiency in magnesium. It will work, however, for low to moderate deficiencies.

References

• Garden: Fertilize with Epsom Salts
• Cool Greenery: Epsom Salts on Plants