[Market-farming] Early Blight, mayb not, Magnesium Deficiency
Bill Shoemaker
wshoemak at illinois.edu
Tue Jun 2 16:25:48 EDT 2009
> I've heard of eggplant growers using epsom salt
> (magnesium sulfate) to stimulate growth.
Another source of magnesium is dolomitic lime. The epsom salt would be a good choice for quick results. The dolomitic lime would be more of a long term, slow release source of magnesium. And like Kurt suggested, availability of magnesium can be affected by pH, so you should get your soil tested next Fall to make sure pH isn't off.
Bill
William H Shoemaker, UI-NRES
Sr Research Specialist, Food Crops
St Charles Horticulture Research Center
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630-584-7254; FAX-584-4610
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