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In early fall I had a soil test done. I live in zone 5a Chicago suburbs. My Magnesium levels we're off the charts. I grow 55 roses, all flowered and look well, but I would like to try and correct the magnesium levels. Will sulfur do the trick?
Thanks for any help
Jill
You're just slightly on the alkaline side, how you adjust the pH will depend on what you want to grow. A little sulfur wouldn't hurt if you're growing roses.
I'm going to do some more checking on the magnesium levels and see if I can find out if they'll disapate on their own.
I'll let you know. BTW did you add epsom salts?
No, I didn't add any epsom salt, that is why it is so puzzling to me. I know you shouldn't water with softened water, but the bypass is so hard to turn on the softener, so if my husband isn't home to adjust it for me, I just go ahead and water.
I tried to find information on watering with softened water and the effects but I didn't have much luck. Someone advised growing a cover crop to leach out the magnesium, but that would be a big mess in my mind.
Thanks for your help.
