Can I use scented epsom salts for plants?

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I've read to use empson salt in your plants, but my question is can I use scented Epsom salts?

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Connie Hirchert Stadelmann on May 20, 2018

Yes

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Gki12880392 on May 20, 2018

Yes. Sparingly. After pruning roses 1-2 TBSP. They love it and produce dark green foliage and lots of flowers.

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Landsharkinnc on May 20, 2018

Epsom Salts is simply Magnesium Sulphate and is a trace mineral for SOME soils; please get a soil test done by your local Agricultural Agent before using ... you could seriously harm your plants -- but yes, the 'scent' is only an essential oil, and the amount you would use would be negligible -- certainly no more than a tablespoon around the outer edge of the drip line for the plant in question if you choose to use it w/o a soil test.

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Janet Pizaro on May 20, 2018

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/epsom-salt-gardening.htm

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Hillela G. on May 21, 2018

should be fine!!

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Redcatcec on Dec 14, 2022

Yes, but don't expect the plants to have the scent of your fragrant Epsom salt.

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Janice on Dec 14, 2022

Yes, you can.

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