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Epsom Salts - Description
- Magnesium Based Fertiliser
- Use for Magnesium Deficiency in Plants
- Epson Salts Give a Rapid Cure to Magnesium Deficiency
- A Straight Fertilizer (Only Contains One Active Ingredient)
- Quantity: 1.25Kg Carton
- Dilute in Water to Make over 60L of Diluted Mix
- Brand: Vitax
- Analysis: Magnesium (Mg) 10%
Epsom Salts - Uses
- Magnesium is an essential micro nutrient for plants
- Epsom salts are important for the following
- Chlorophyll production - For photosynthesis
- Very important for crops including tomatoes, brassicas & house plants
- Epsom salts improve crops yield & growth rates
- Epsom salts improve plant's resistance to diseases
Epsom Salts - Advantages
- Fast acting fertiliser
- Increases yields in crops
- Increases fruiting & flowering
- Small compact container with easy flow opening
- Fast acting plant food
- Coverage: Approx. 18m2
Epsom Salts - Application
- Apply 70g/m2 evenly on the soil surface
- Or apply a small handful around the base of deficient plants
- For best results, dilute in water & apply
- Mix 20g per 1 litre of water
- Epsom salts can be applied directly to plant foliage
- Apply using a sprayer or watering can
- Can also be applied on a monthly basis as part of a regular fertiliser regime
Magnesium - Notes
- Deficiency symptoms
- Reduced growth rates & yields
- Early signs of deficiencies appear from the bottom of the plant first
- Appearance on foliage: Pale coloured leaves followed by chlororsis (loss of colour) between leaf veins
- Upper leaves can develop a purple hue
Note: We don't ship plants on Fridays due to the extended period they would remain without light & water
Shipping Options & Rates
FOR IRELAND & NORTHERN IRELAND
- Standard Courier Delivery With Fastway (3-4 Working Days)
- Cost is €4.95 on Orders Below €75
- Free Delivery on Orders Above €75
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- Express Courier Delivery With Fastway (1-2 Working Days)
- Cost is €5 extra for express delivery
- This service guarantees that any order placed before 4pm will ship from our depot the same day on the next day delivery service *
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- Express Delivery With DPD (1-2 Working Days)
- Cost is €11.45 for orders below €75
- Cost is €6.50 for orders above €75
- This service guarantees that any order placed before 4pm will ship from our depot the same day on the next day delivery service *
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- This services comes with email tracking
- 'Seed' Postal Delivery Option ***
- Cost is €2 - Packet of Seeds ONLY Orders
- Note: Does Not Apply to Seed Potatoes, Bulbs or Sets ***
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- This is a non-trackable service
MAINLAND ENGLAND & SCOTLAND & WALES (Currently Unavailable Due to Brexit)
- Standard International Courier
- Cost is €10
- UK shipping fee covers parcels up to a total weight of 20Kg
WESTERN EUROPE & WORLDWIDE
- Standard International Courier
- Delivery rates vary, please see chart below
- Note: There is no free delivery for Western Europe Deliveries
Bulk Bags & Large Item Pallet Deliveries
- Bulk bags & large orders are shipped via pallet couriers on a rigid lorry
- Delivery is to kerbside only
- If road access to your site is tight, then please advise us before purchasing
- Please Note: We cannot guarantee next day delivery on pallet deliveries
- Also, we cannot guarantee delivery on a specific day (Please allow 1-3 days for delivery)
- It's always best to order well in advance to avoid disappointment
- Cancellation of pallets when items are already in transit will incur a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee (To cover return delivery costs)
- Where pallet delivery can not be made due to site access, a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee will apply (To cover return delivery costs)
International Delivery Prices & Times
- Please note max weights below, heavier orders may require additional payment
- We will contact you to discuss, if max weight of order exceeded
Terms
- The shipping fee is fixed for an order, regardless of the number of items bought
- All courier orders require signed proof of delivery & the customer must be contactable by phone
- We do not offer a weekend delivery service (Mon-Fri Only excl. Bank Holidays)
- * Our courier achieves a 98% success rate on next day deliveries
- Once your parcel is shipped it will be placed on works courier's next day delivery service
- ** Seed postal option applies to seed ONLY orders & is available in all 32 counties of Ireland
- *** Does not apply to seed potatoes, bulbs or sets
