How do you mix a 2% Epsom salt solution?

[welshgrow]

Rather basic I know...

On the forums they say 1 teaspoon per 1 U.S gallon/3.75 litres.

Heres my issue, to mix a 2% solution I assume you want 2% salts to water ratio.

so in other words you want 2g per 100ml (1g solid = 1ml liquid)

so for 1 US gallon/3750ml you will have (3750/100) = (37.5, 100ml pots if you like)

so 37.5 pots and 2g per pot = 75g of Epsom salts per 1 US Gallon.

Everywhere says 1 teaspoon which I cant work out why they come to this? For mow I've gone with 1.5 teaspoons of Epsom in 5 litres of water but im trying to treat a deficiency and time is of the essence. someone help please.

peace

 

[GeorgeFoster]

Rather basic I know...

On the forums they say 1 teaspoon per 1 U.S gallon/3.75 litres.

Heres my issue, to mix a 2% solution I assume you want 2% salts to water ratio.

so in other words you want 2g per 100ml (1g solid = 1ml liquid)

so for 1 US gallon/3750ml you will have (3750/100) = (37.5, 100ml pots if you like)

so 37.5 pots and 2g per pot = 75g of Epsom salts per 1 US Gallon.

Everywhere says 1 teaspoon which I cant work out why they come to this? For mow I've gone with 1.5 teaspoons of Epsom in 5 litres of water but im trying to treat a deficiency and time is of the essence. someone help please.

peace

The plant can only take a limited amount....overdosing will kill or burn your plant.

I would suggest you follow the feeding directions on the label, start at 1/2 strength.

 

[KingJohnC]

Epsom Salts can be used at 1-2 teaspoons per gallon to treat a deficiency. I would not use Epsom Salts at a higher dose then 2 teaspoons per gallon.