Epsom Salts or Magnesium sulfate is an important part of
the rose diet. It is an essential
element for plant growth and since its availability is limited in our soils, we
have to supplement it. Without magnesium
in the soil, the plant roots can’t take up available calcium and
potassium. It is absorbed by the root
hairs and located for the most part in the leaves. Magnesium is a
photosynthetic pigment which causes water and carbon dioxide to react in the
presence of sunlight to form starch, followed by many other nutrient building
reactions. It keeps the nitrogen in the
lower leaves and forms the chlorophyll molecule, the most important molecule in
the formation and development of plant life.
I usually apply 1 cupful on big roses and ½ cup on minis
twice a year, one application in the spring and another one in the fall. This will help keep green foliage on your
roses and encourage new basal breaks. You
can also use Epsom Salts on all your other garden plants.
Roses are easy plants to grow contrary to popular belief. Why do you think Roses have been around for millions of years? All they need are food, water and sunlight. Just like you and me.
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