Epsom salt solution?

[Setting Sun]

I find it time and labor consuming to mix epsom salt into my water every time I want to add some.

I like to dissolve it in a small amount of hot water first to make sure it's all in solution before I add it to my water, and it's a hassle.

Would there be anything wrong with making up, let's say, a quart of epsom salt solution in a known concentration and then just adding it in like a liquid supplement? I'd keep it in a dark H2O2 bottle to prevent algae, and shake it before using, but is there any reason this wouldn't be a good idea?

 

[xbox4him]

I didn't know you'd need to mix epsom salt in hot water. All this time ive just added 5ml into regular gallon of pH'ed water and gave it a good shake, and left it over night.

 

[Setting Sun]

you don't *have* to, but it's good practice and ensures that it's dissolved well.

If you leave it overnight and then shake it, it probably dissolves just as well, but I don't plan ahead that much, lol

 

[Droopy Dog]

How often do you use it?

I only apply 2-3x per grow cycle.

DD

 

[Setting Sun]

I'm growing in coco, so I'm using 1/2 Tbsp per gallon every watering. If it wasn't for the special needs of coco, I wouldn't be using it that often.