Re: [CH] V6 #185 epsom salt and insecticidal soap

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Hi C-H's,
Michelle incorrectly wrote:

>The epsom salts provide phosphorous, which makes the stems sturdy and
>also helps produce many flowers.

Epsom salt is the common name for magnesium sulphate (MgSO4.7H2O) 
which contains no phosphorus. It occurs naturally as the mineral 
kieserite.

I am not aware of any scientific tests which indicate an advantage to 
using this chemical other than to correct unusual soil mineral 
deficiencies.
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