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While many of us associate Epsom salts with soothing baths, the product also has several uses in the organic garden. Not only can this naturally occurring sulfate of magnesium fight diseases in tomatoes (as part of a tonic treatment that also includes baking soda, compost, and dry milk), it’s an excellent way to curb magnesium deficiency in other plants.
If you notice the signs of magnesium deficiency — the yellowing of older leaves and curled leaf edges — mix a tablespoon of Epsom salts into a gallon of water and apply the solution to the roots of the affected plants.
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