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Aug 5, 2016 4:14 PM CST
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dyzzypyxxy said:
But magnesium generally comes in an extremely soluble form, so if you're thinking of testing soil in a garden bed or pot you've been watering regularly, or if you've had a lot of rain it's likely you'll find there's little or no magnesium. Also it's very good for most plants and it's hard to imagine there ever being too much in soil. It's necessary for plants to produce chlorophyll in their leaves.


I agree! Magnesium is extremely necessary for chlorophyll. And magnesium does leach out of soil. I have found that sprinkling Epsom Salts (contains magnesium and sulfur) onto the soil and watering in thoroughly every 3 months or so will greatly benefit plants. And it's cheap...a few tablespoons will go a long way!

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