Re: [CH] epson salts
Dave Drum (dirty_dave@chillicooks.org)
Tue, 07 Jun 2005 19:30:16 -0500
Akiva Kotler wrote:
> I have been lurking for a while. Haven't written to
> the list in a few years. I would appreciate it if one
> of you would be kind enough to inform me as to the
> best way to use epson salts in pepper gardening.
I got this ho-made fertiliser recipe back when the Shuttleworths were
running Mother Earth News. I have no idea who the originator was. But,
it works.
Gather
2 c water
1 c beer (the cheaper the better)
1 c Epsom salts
1 c Household ammonia
1. Combine contents in a medium-sized container.
2. Pour mixture into watering can with a spray head.
3. Distribute fertilizer as if you were watering your lawn.
4. Pour leftover contents into resealable container.
5. Wait two to three weeks.
6. Reapply if necessary.
Tips:
The beer will help feed the roots. The Epsom salts will keep the
ground aerated by breaking it up; this will help it "breathe" and
prevent it from getting hard. The ammonia will kill any fungus
or bacteria in the dirt. Plus being a source of nitrogen.
This recipe should fertilize an area 400-600 square feet, depending
on the water pressure through the canister. You may need to increase
the amount by doubling or tripling the recipe to meet your needs.
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ENJOY!!!
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