{"product_id":"epson-salts-magnesium-sulphate-for-plants-food-grade","title":"Epson Salts - Magnesium Sulphate for Plants - Food Grade","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eEpsom Salts are a naturally occurring mineral compound made up of magnesium and sulphate, first identified back in 1618 in a natural saline spring near Epsom, in Surrey, England. Since then, they've become a trusted, multi-purpose mineral used across gardening, agriculture, health and household applications. Our Epsom Salts are food grade, giving you the assurance of a pure, high-quality product suitable for a wide range of uses around the home and garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eMagnesium and sulphur are two of the most essential minerals for healthy plant growth, and soils can easily become depleted of them over time — particularly in heavily cropped or sandy soils. Epsom Salts offer a simple, fast-acting way to replenish these nutrients and support stronger, greener, more productive plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eWhy Magnesium and Sulphate Matter for Plants\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnesium\u003c\/strong\u003e sits at the centre of the chlorophyll molecule, meaning it's directly responsible for photosynthesis and the deep green colour of healthy foliage. A magnesium deficiency often shows up as yellowing between leaf veins, stunted growth, or reduced flowering and fruiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSulphate\u003c\/strong\u003e supports the plant's ability to produce proteins, enzymes and essential amino acids, contributing to stronger root development, improved nutrient uptake and better overall plant vigour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eBecause Epsom Salts are highly water-soluble, magnesium and sulphate are made readily available to plant roots almost immediately after application — making it one of the quickest ways to correct a deficiency compared to slower-release soil amendments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eGarden \u0026amp; Soil Conditioning Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Conditioner\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mix into garden beds and vegetable patches to boost magnesium and sulphate levels, particularly useful in soils that have been heavily cultivated or leached by rain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLawn Treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e: Apply across lawns to encourage thicker, greener growth and support overall turf health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable \u0026amp; Fruiting Plants\u003c\/strong\u003e: Especially beneficial for magnesium-hungry crops like tomatoes, capsicums, roses and citrus trees, which often show visible improvement in leaf colour and fruit set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Starting \u0026amp; Transplanting\u003c\/strong\u003e: A light application can help young plants establish more robust root systems early on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliar Feed\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dissolved in water and applied as a spray, Epsom Salts can be absorbed directly through plant leaves for a fast-acting nutrient boost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use in the Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Application\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mix approximately 1 tablespoon of Epsom Salts per litre of water and apply to the soil around the base of plants every 4–6 weeks during the growing season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliar Spray\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dissolve 1 tablespoon per 4 litres of water and spray directly onto leaves for quicker absorption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLawn Application\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dissolve in water and apply evenly across the lawn using a watering can or garden sprayer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAlways water in thoroughly after application to help the minerals move into the root zone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood Grade Quality You Can Trust\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing food grade, our Epsom Salts meet a higher purity standard than many general-purpose gardening products, so you can feel confident using them around edible crops, herb gardens and vegetable patches without concern over unwanted additives or contaminants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBeyond the Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile formulated with garden and soil health as the primary use, food-grade Epsom Salts remain a versatile mineral compound suited to a range of other household and personal uses, including bath soaks, foot soaks and general household applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soil Solutions","offers":[{"title":"1.0 Kg","offer_id":51948812894525,"sku":null,"price":26.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.0 Kg","offer_id":51948812927293,"sku":null,"price":26.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.9kg","offer_id":51948812960061,"sku":null,"price":32.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4.9kg","offer_id":51948812992829,"sku":null,"price":41.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9.8kg","offer_id":51948813025597,"sku":null,"price":72.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/7302\/9437\/files\/Epson_1kg.jpg?v=1783572632","url":"https:\/\/soilsolutions.com.au\/products\/epson-salts-magnesium-sulphate-for-plants-food-grade","provider":"Soil Solutions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}