How to use homemade Epsom salt as a fertilizer

How to use homemade Epsom salt as a fertilizer For your lawn.

Epsom salt or Magnesium Sulfate (MgSo4) is rich in magnesium which allows a rich and lush growth for your lawns. Epsom Salt is considered as an important chlorophyll component which increases the growth of any green right from seed germination. Epsom Salt is considered to be a safe, natural element which absorbs nutrient and supports the general health of lawns. 

How to make Epsom Salt Fertilizer At Home

A normal commercial fertilizer contains more chemically made fertilizers which are not environment-friendly. Many garden lovers prefer to make their own fertilizers like Epsom Salt fertilizers than other chemicals which are considered the best fertilizer for your lawns. Making a homemade Epsom Salt fertilizer is as simple as mixing 2 Tablespoon of Epsom Salt in a gallon of water and to sprinkle it.  

Salt? I am not cooking my Lawn

Epsom salt and regular salt are two different salts and Epsom salt is not a good idea on food but best for lawns which are rich in magnesium and sulfate. Epsom salts are best of lawn growth and keep its color greener. Epsom salts are also considered as pesticides. 

Usage of Epsom Salt

Epsom salts are normally spread directly on to your lawns or in a diluted form by adding 2 tablespoons of Epsom salt in a gallon of water. If you scatter directly on the lawn you may need 3 pounds of Epsom salt for a 138 square yard of lawn. Economically if you have a sprinkler just dilute the Epsom salt and sprinkle on the lawn surface. Combine the mixture and use it once in a month while watering your lawn. If you want to use it frequently just lower the quantity to 1 tablespoon of Epsom salt to a gallon of water.

While applying Epsom salt as a fertilizer directly to the lawn, make sure you dampen the grass before going ahead as it could be a bad idea to spread Epsom salt on a dry grass. It is recommended to use Epsom salt during spring to get a natural, lush growth for your lawns. Keep in mind to use Epsom salt fertilizer sparingly during summer or during hot climate as it can stimulate weed growth. 

Benefits Over A Normal Fertilizer

As mentioned earlier Epsom salt is a rich source of magnesium and sulfur which acts as a natural element in making your lawns grow greener and lusher. The sulfur in Epsom salt helps the grass to stay green all through the year even in hot summer as it aids in the production of chlorophyll. Garden lovers can achieve the targeted pH level of the soil preventing the grass from becoming acidic. Other minerals in Epsom salt helps in absorption of nitrogen and phosphorous keeping the roots of the grass growing stronger below the ground which helps to withstand environmental effects. Dolomite Lime is usually used to raise the pH level of the soil but it is no longer beneficial than using Epsom salt which is environment-friendly, highly soluble, and much inexpensive.  

Benefits Other Than Fertilizing 

Epsom salts are used as a natural way to keep pests away. Rather using traps or harsh chemicals, usage of Epsom salt will evade pests from damaging your lawns. To resist your lawns from slugs sprinkle some Epsom salt around the areas where they visit frequently. Many other plants can also get benefited with a tablespoon of Epsom salt, which is a natural fertilizer. Using Epsom salt as a fertilizer will save a lot of money too.

Tricks Using Epsom Salt

Weed Killing

Weed plucking may be a tough task and harsh chemical weed killers may destroy your growing lawn. Create a homemade weed killer that can effectively destroy weeds and boosts your growing lawn too. Mix 2 tablespoon of Epsom salt in a gallon of vinegar with a few drops of liquid dishwashing soap and store in a spray bottle and apply to kill weeds. 

Seed Germination

For faster seed germination add 1 or 2 tablespoons of Epsom salt to the soil before seeding. Just dig a small hole and add the Epsom salt to the bottom of the hole and cover it with a little bit of soil before planting new seeds. 

Is It All Only Good

Not necessarily, excessive use of anything is harmful to the soil. Epsom salt needs to be mixed in the correct proportions else it may have its adverse effects. Epsom Salt will be a bad idea for soils already having rich magnesium content. The best way to know more about your soil is to do a lab test of your soil. Before using any fertilizers know more about the soil and feed them. 

Source:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/using-epsom-salt-on-grass.htm

https://homeguides.sfgate.com/epson-salt-lawn-care-28283.html

https://diygarden.co.uk/lawn-care/how-to-make-your-grass-greener-with-epsom-salts/