Conifers are easy-care hedge or solitary plants and are often cultivated in the garden. However, a few care measures are necessary so that the hobby gardener can enjoy his conifers for a long time. This includes fertilizing with Epsom s alt.
Why and how should you use Epsom s alt on conifers?
Epsom s alt is important for conifers to prevent magnesium deficiency and thus yellow needles, stunted growth or susceptibility to disease. Proper application includes soil analysis, appropriate fertilizer dosage, and avoiding direct sunlight while spraying.
What is Epsom s alt and when is it necessary?
Epsom s alt is a special fertilizer that is used for conifers and other conifers. It provides the nutrients magnesium and sulfur. Additionally, Epsom s alt lowers the pH value in the soil. Depending on the nature of the soil, it is dosed individually.
Epsom s alt becomes necessary when
- the needles of the conifers turn yellow
- the plant has poor growth
- susceptibility to disease is observed
- the plant appears sapless and weak
Using Epsom S alt
If you follow the instructions on the package, nothing can usually go wrong. However, mistakes are often made during application, which then lead to acidification of the soil, which also has a negative effect on the plant.
Tips for use
- A soil analysis provides accuracy about the nature of the soil, either with an analysis set (€22.00 at Amazon) from the specialist store or a laboratory test (expensive)
- Examine the condition of your garden soil. Depending on whether the soil is light (contains a lot of sand), medium-heavy (with sand, humus and clay) or even heavy (with loam and clay), the need for magnesium changes. Here, soil analysis provides the necessary information about what type of soil it is.
- If the initial magnesium content in the soil is known, the dosage can be adjusted accordingly. It's best to stick to the product manufacturer's instructions.
- If the soil lacks other substances besides magnesium, a multi-component fertilizer should be used.
- An acute deficiency of Epsom s alt can be remedied directly with a spray solution. To do this, dissolve 200 mg of Epsom s alt in 10 liters of water and spray the plant. The measure should not be carried out in sunshine as the solution would burn the leaves.
