Epsom Salt - Page 2

reeferman77 · #11 09-14-2007, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by SylvanElf

Reeferman, could you please define what you mean by "organic"? In other words, depending on the use and applicaton (not just weed growing) I have seen the term "organic" applied differently. Is there a standard agreed upon defintion or is this just your opinion?

There are several Agricultural Institutes that regulate the production of organic nutrients. OMRI (Organics Materials Review Institute) is probably the most respected. Loosely they define organic fertilizer as a plant or animal by product that does not contain chemical salts (eg Epsom salts). If the topic is of further interest to you I will refer you to the following link: NOP Program Standards.

000420 · #12 09-15-2007, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by reeferman77

This is not organic!!!!!!!!!!

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Originally Posted by reeferman77

There are several Agricultural Institutes that regulate the production of organic nutrients. OMRI (Organics Materials Review Institute) is probably the most respected. Loosely they define organic fertilizer as a plant or animal by product that does not contain chemical salts (eg Epsom salts). If the topic is of further interest to you I will refer you to the following link: NOP Program Standards.

this brand of Epsom salt is OMRI listed, safe for use in organic gardens, OMRI lists a few brands of Epsom salt....the salt is not organic itself but it is completely safe to use in organic gardening...just like perlite...or rocks...or the plastic bags or pots you keep the soil in...oh and water is not organic either, unless you are squeezing it out of some Plant, animal or other living organism before you water..LOL........being "organic" is a relative term....

Epsom Salt (Magnesium Sulfate)

SylvanElf · #13 09-15-2007, 06:40 PM

reeferman and 00420 this is precisely the point. it is all relative to what you believe. organic to one is non-organic to another. I liken it to vegans and the different levels of "no meat" there.

anyway, organic it s matter of taste, IMHO, no pun intended

VirginHarvester · #14 10-09-2007, 09:15 PM

Where in a place like Walmart or Home Depot would you find epsom salt?

By the way, I know that Molasses has a high concentration of minerals that plants also need to be healthy. Does anyone know if plants can assimilate the nutrients in molasses or are the carbs(sugars) the only thing plants "get" our of using it?

Token · #15 10-09-2007, 10:28 PM

Molasses is high in P so be careful when using it, like one cap full.

Smoke2Live420 · #16 10-09-2007, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Token

Molasses is high in P so be careful when using it, like one cap full.

well thats what u want is phospourus...for flowering...its a good thing it high in P

BloodShotI'z · #17 10-10-2007, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by VirginHarvester

Where in a place like Walmart or Home Depot would you find epsom salt?

I found it in the pharmacy section. Its there for soaking sore feet/muscle aches.

I cant remember the exact cost....but a 4lb. re-sealable ziplock bag was about $5 roughly.

Thats enough to last a long long time.

Token · #18 10-10-2007, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Smoke2Live420

well thats what u want is phospourus...for flowering...its a good thing it high in P

you do want something high in P 2weeks b4 finshing but you don't want to over feed (and your plant locks up) and mol(ass)es is uncertain on levels of P thats why you should buy the right product. captain noob

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