Epsom Salts for Roses

[@sydrizvi2914]

You said "A lot of incorrect information on Net". What's the guarantee your's is correct?

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

No guarantees. It's a win if you look at all the information with skepticism. I can back up what I say in this vid if you have questions, but really , so long as you're asking questions, you probably won't believe the magical-sounding claims about epsom salts to begin with.

[@ericm7994]

if you need this kind sir to tell you there is alot of incorrect information on the internet.. .. that is all

[@TeriMcFarlan]

RIZVI MOHSIN the man does this for a living

[@robertmmiles9921]

If you have no idea what you're fixing don't do anything because a mistake will make it worst. You're nutrients will damage your plants to little will slow

[@worldpeace5853]

Rizvi Mohsin - Common sense says that you can verify a lot on internet or just take another opinion with anybody you like. This video isn’t about money back guarantee. You need to work off your butt as well!

[@colleencharles2302]

Well I'm 72 and I've been growing roses for over 50 years and some of mine are over 30 years old.....I have a climber that was my dad's when I was little so it's probably close to 60 years old. I put it in the ground when I plant them, I top dress with Epsom salts in the spring and use coffee grounds and make a tea when I fertilize....coffee grounds, Epsom salts and the Rose fertilizer every 6 weeks. I live in Michigan. I have all kinds.. floribunda, tea and just plain old roses and they are beautiful, get tons of compliments on them and they are strong and hardy. I also use it on my blueberry plants. I guess what works for me might not work for someone else. I do enjoy your channel and you have some great advice.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks Colleen. You're so right: what works well for one gardener may not work for another, depending on the properties of the soil.

[@saltlifegull4091]

Awesome Colleen! Great advice, I'm on it:)

[@Paul-tm6lw]

Correlation does not equal causation. How do you know for sure that Epsom salts help? There is no scientific basis for using epsom salts in the garden, at least not that I’ve seen

[@madhumitabose987]

Thanks Colleen for giving your very good experience of roses plant... I have lot of roses plant in the garden,they are more than 15 years old...actually I am not giving so much fertilizer to my garden, not so experienced of that...once in a year give cow dung.....but now I have learn about Epson salt, have plan to try this....

[@lizjoe21750]

I'm in SE Michigan and have always used epsom salts, as well. I come from a long line of expert rose growers and the trick, if you will, has been passed down for generations and is still working beautifully for me. I also add aspirin to the soil once or twice a season (not right on top of the plant, of course, but well within range) and it helps.

[@thomasperry3401]

The most cogent, logical advice I've found on KZbin for rose growing and maintenance. And it is clearly and simply presented.

[@canicefarrell8601]

Hhgbb.

[@canicefarrell8601]

Hyhhhhh

[@crespoopserc]

Agreed!

[@juju-rt8ek]

Ha. You and I have the same name. I'm a rose grower also...all my life

[@jhorvath700]

Often, excess nutrients in a plant will appear having deficiency characteristics; I always apply less than recommended and observe after 10 - 21 days (a couple of weeks) and feed, or not, accordingly. Observation and patience are equally important to action. Thanks Jason.

[@boomchicaboomboom]

I soak any roses I transplant, or buy bare root, in epsom salt 24 hrs before planting. I have done this for a few years now. This yr I started adding fish emulsion in with the Epsom salt mixture then poured it all into the hole as the first planting watering solution. Boy, has it helped my Neil Diamond Rose to become established! Also, I later added liquid kelp to the mixture during my monthly organic fertilization schedule. I also top dressed with alfalfa pellets soaked in water as a beginning of the year fertilizer. So far, so good.

[@-ShootTheGlass-]

I feed my plants liquid fish fert, dissolved Epsom salts and a dash of “hope” and so far roses and veggies are doing fine. Thanks for posting. 👍

[@JamesWhite-tg4kw]

Do you make your own fish fertilizer

[@haitch04]

Hard to argue if you're not a horticulturalist but I can honestly say I started using epsom salts in my watering can once a month and the improvement in plant greenery, flower colour and general well being is there to see. I also saw a YT video of a lady who raised two identical plants in pots, watered one with an Epsom salt solution and the other plain water and again the difference was striking. I also water this solution once a month into pots and hanging baskets to good effect.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

It's always possible that your soil is lacking magnesium, and that epsom salts is solving a deficiency. I'll make the case that the proper comparison is not between epsom salts vs. nothing at all, but rather epsom salts vs. a properly balanced fertilizer mix.

[@haitch04]

@@FraserValleyRoseFarm Thank you for your reply and advice.

[@angelarivas7579]

I have been using Epson salt for about 3 weeks and my plants are blooming and growing faster already

[@fannyfreckle]

THANK YOU! Great info, clear and informative. I LOVE the “fertilizer budget” idea! That makes so much sense, and I will start using for my entire garden. I’m still learning gardening and love to just throw down everything imaginable. I got my first rose last week and already, carelessly watered it in a rush...not considering it was the hottest time of day...burnt leaves, lesson learned. But I’m excited to learn how to grow this beauty. So many folks grow them in my area, that I can’t resist giving them a try. And right now, one live rose bush cost the same at Lowe’s as one bunch of the cut roses my hubby gets me from the grocery store!

[@stephaniecarter4563]

WOW!! First ever for someone to give you the best advice. There’s so much advice out there on roses. I’ve learned a lot from my grandmother and he knows what he’s talking about. Thank you, Thank you so much for trying to help us out. 👍😉

[@bcu567obzx]

Am I really listening to an American that does not use "mmmmm and Ahhhhhh" while delivering a talk, Jason your lessons are beautifully presented and great to listen to, thanks so much from Windang Australia.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks Peter - my pleasure!

[@MillieOsborne]

Because...he is not an American! 🇨🇦

[@Ms7of8]

Says the Australian. Got it.

[@hazelhatswell4268]

I totally agree! Jason has become my ‘go to expert’ 👍. Brittany, France 🇫🇷

[@summer._._.1988]

Peter G., I totally agree with you, l cannot take any more of the - aaaaaa, bbbbb, Mmmm, and ahahahah. It's simply so annoying. This gentleman is straight to the point and delivers good news. 😊

[@yvonnedoherty7666]

Thankyou for your knowledgeable advice. And it common sense to a degree my grandparents grew beautiful flowers and veg and there was no commercial fertilisers used ( I am 79)

[@claudettewade437]

Thank you so much for that information. I just purchased some roses to plant and the timing couldn't be better for your information. Thanks again

[@barry7608]

Good to hear someone who knows what he is talking about.....thanks for the vid

[@tumnali82]

I love the way you explain your points,give clarifications and also the way you communicate the topic on hand. Im a newbie in gardening and growing roses,and I thank you for your insights and hints.😊😊

[@farmershonor]

This is an excellent video. Thank you for consistently good information. I learned to grow roses many years ago as a child with my grandfather as my teacher. Thank you for your time and for putting this good, sound info out there.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

I appreciate the feedback and encouragement Donna

[@Shuttlefield]

I've always noticed that fertilisers designed for roses have a tweek extra of Mg in them and always assumed that this was perhaps just because roses as a family had a slightly higher draw on magnesium. I'm aware that at the heart of each chlorophyll molecule there is an atom of Mg, hence the lack of green during deficiency and that along with calcium and sulphur was considered between the volumes of the 3 major macro nutrients and the trace elements below. This was great cause for thought and always find your videos engaging and informative , many thanks Jason.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks!

[@henrysangmaster4143]

I tried this trick with petunias and It actually turned the flowers from purple to white! Good advice Jason

[@TramAiKhanh]

Thank you so much for a short but comprehensive lesson about epsom salt and fertilizer for roses. Your expertise and generosity are much appreciated. God bless you and yours (your rose farm included). 🙏😍

[@andrewfradale275]

Thank you! Your explanation was direct & I found it had a lot of common sense. Better to go slow & watch what happens to your plants, you can always add a slight amount more, but you can never take back too much! Happy Planting!

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Well said. Thanks!

[@NewfiePete]

I find your video spot on. Last year after watching and following a few youTube videos on how to use Epson salts for my roses I followed instructions and nearly killed my rose bushes; very few blooms. This year I didn't use it at all and my bushes are blooming beautifully.

[@elviramcintosh9878]

Phew! Thanks for this. I was about to plant a wonderful rose and you've probably saved its health with this video. Thank you. Greetings from Australia.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Happy to help Elvira

[@Tim.Stotelmeyer]

From my personal experience the results very with the rose One rose responds when given a small amount in the spring. A couple of roses respond when given in mid summer. Most roses do not respond at all.

[@Demebeso714]

As always your video is crystal clear concise and full of information.. thanks!

[@vgil1278]

We really need what you're doing-rebutting old wives tales. Sometimes I wonder if these people have ANY first hand experience. So thanks!

[@marymary5494]

👌 I’m delighted to have found your channel.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks for the encouragement!

[@oui-nonmaybe2127]

Teacher gives you a big A+ in your presentation young man ~ : ) Very interesting and I love the Keep it Simple expressions and content, the best! Thanks for sharing your experience .

[@dianaromero7611]

Great information, I love my roses 🌹, you are easy to listen to.

[@bcu567obzx]

Your presentation was clear and precise, I thoroughly agree with your methodology as I have learned the hard way. Oh I must say you went straight to the point and I like that, you didn't waffle on. Dolomite is simply wonderful in the garden and especially roses, although it does take a few months to really work correctly but is worth it in the end.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks Peter!

[@drsvs]

Thanks for doing this video. Reality can be unsettling.

[@kinghoohoo8782]

Glad to find your channel with rose cultivating information applied to the plant hardiness zone where i live. I am also impressed by your presentation supported by scientific research results.

[@jazzcanada2001]

THANK YOU JASON! I BELIEVE IN YOU A HUNDRED PERCENT! I have learned a lot from all of your videos! KEEP ‘EM COMING!

[@stevenspencer9104]

Brother, thank you so very much. I can’t tell you the times that you have blessed our Homestead here. Just too many to mention. God bless you and your family and your business which you have worked very hard to achieve.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks so much Steven - I appreciate the encouragement!

[@stevenspencer9104]

@@FraserValleyRoseFarm You are so very welcome my brother. Keep up the good work you are blessingin many many folks. Because what you teach me, I’ll pass along.

[@kathystarnes6744]

Such great information! I’m glad I didn’t apply the epsom. You provide a great source of information and in a way that is so easy to understand. Thank you for what you do!

[@bryancrawford8659]

Hi, I have come to gardening late in life and am specialising in roses. I recognised the value early on of your advice because it is scientifically based. I still looked at other gardeners videos. I now realise this was a BIG mistake. Reference Epsom Salts. How can these other "experts" get it so wrong ?. I give my roses a decent size feed of farmyard manure manure each spring and they thrive on it.I now realise after watching your video that the addition of epsom salts to my plants would have been 100% incorrect.In future you will be my sole source of rose advice.Many thanks.Bryan

[@reymundagehart8720]

@ Brian Crawford...NOBODY is perfect. My mother had a green thumb keeping any kind of flower blooming. I don't know how she did it but her plants were beautiful and always blooming.

[@elitzarey]

Its so hard to keep them pretty at 118 degrees here in Vegas🥺 and i got so many of them the ones that do great every year is blue girl, mirandy, chris everret, rio samba, falling in love, all my loving, chicago peace tropicana and some others but i planted around 80, so far, this is good info!!!! Thanks

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks for the feedback, and best luck with your roses.

[@eckehareckbert2731]

My Mr Lincoln bloomed for 2yrs in all seasons except winter, and was wondering last summer and now autumn, despite same treatments, has stopped blooming, so I remember suddenly the acidity of soil. I have spare epsom salt, dissolved in the water, and watered, and now after 2 weeks, 2 buds are showing up. I think it works for me. I agree for the manageable use of nutrients too

[@muthusamyseerangan8145]

First time I used apsom salt on my potted rose plant, after 5 days surprised to see a healthier plant with brownish new leaves. Also a new redish shoot popping from the base of the plant,

[@kbld1]

Thank you - always great info, appreciated as a professional gardener.

[@lyndamodeste7902]

I agree, its like when they say use milk for iron deficiency just crazy. Great video Jason

[@christinalw19]

Thank you, Jason! Another bit of good advice! 🌹🌹🌹

[@heatrick1]

I just found your channel, and really like it. Can you do a short video on fertilizing roses. Maye you cover this in another video.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Hi Rick. It's on my wish list of videos to make... and thanks for watching!

[@janetcorey5102]

Always good solid advice and always learning from you. Thank you🌷

[@michelleh7587]

I was ready to put Epsom salts on my roses until I watched your video! So glad I found you 👍

[@mattieburton9896]

Thank you Sir. I’ll take good science over anecdote all day long!

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks Mattie

[@SmallWonda]

You know you've taken a great weight off my mind! All my life I've believed the Old Wives Tales that Epsom Salts were your roses BEST friend! When we moved to Australia & finally had a home of our own I had to have roses! Our 1st property had very heavy clay soil parts of which the roses liked, but the part which meant it turned to concrete in summer, they didn't, so many things were hampered in their growth by this. I also belive horse manure (well rotted) or chicken poo is very good, and we are lucky here in having good supplies of kelp-based fertilizers, liquid & compost which the plants mostly seem to love, & I rather like that seaside smell - also don't have to worry about dogs digging for bones! But I've not been able to get Epsom Salts, the small packs I've seen were much too expensive to chuck on the garden! So the roses have had to survive with top dressings of blood & bone, sometimes complex slow-release Rose Feed, compost, pea straw or sugar cane mulch. And for the most part they're not doing too badly, I'm probably too tentative in my pruning, as much because the roses are often an unknown entity and just when they are starting to look great along comes Mrs Possum & clan and chomp-chomp all the new shots are eaten and many lovely shots are snapped off or damaged... Maybe they'd like Epsom Salts?! It's also hard go for me these days carrying watering cans or heavy buckets, we have nearly an acre of garden, & we're both exhausted - any suggestions on the 'easiest' best (balanced) feed for my roses & would that be any use for camellias, fruit trees or other flowering shrubs? And how would you know if you're over-doing the feeding? Thanks for what seems to be very sensible advice (I'm guessing you went to college for this? Lovely part of the world, Fraser River country). 🙏🐾🦘👍

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks - I also did a more general video on fertilizer for roses: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2PPampnpLxgeqM But what I use is pretty similar to you (with your manure, compost and organic mulch) - alfalfa pellets from the feed store have been my mainstay to feed the soil.

[@SmallWonda]

@@FraserValleyRoseFarm Thanks, Jason, shall watch with interest... Every little HELPS! :)

[@yvettegordonunstoppable360]

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[@JoshWeaverRC]

You seem to have many more views on your videos than you do subscribers. I don't ask for subscribers either, but you seem to have a lot of momentum. Consider a gentle reminder for people to subscribe. Your videos are great is why I have watched so many and not once saw that. Either way. Good stuff.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks. I'm still learning as I go, but thanks for the suggestion.

[@teddibrownbrown3620]

Loved you videos and subscribed. You are bright and informed. There is much misinformation on the internet.

[@dawntaylor165]

Thank you for being an educated grower. I'm subscribing.

[@nickilovesdogs8137]

Dr. Rudolf Steiner recommends organic self made compost instead of any isolated chemicals.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks Nicki. Steiner was an interesting guy - and pretty instrumental in the early development of the organic movement. No surprise that he would have favored more natural amendments.

[@Max-nt7ho]

Ok, lesson learnt: keep the Epsom salts I use for soaking my feet away from my roses. Thx. 😊

[@1antiquenut539]

How do you get rid of Witches broom.I can’t find any nursery that’s heard of it.

[@galepatrick8839]

Thank you for info its my first time to have a rose plant

[@reymundagehart8720]

The main thing is to keep your rose bushes blooming .My mother had a green thumb. I don't know how she did it but she never used all these plant foods and epsom salt. Her plants bloomed all summer long.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Some people have a knack for it - but honestly, the roses want to thrive, so it's more often just a matter of maintenance pruning and adequate water and manure or compost.

[@orchidjewels4823]

The same principles apply to human nutrition. If you load your body up on one form of a nutrient, let's say vit A, you may prevent your body from being able to uptake other forms of vit A. There are hundreds of forms of vit A. Vitamins contain large amounts of 1 form. It's best to get your nutrients from good old fashioned whole foods. Some orchid growers swear by Epsom salt. I've always used a balanced fertilizer that has the micronutients.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks. It's great to have the perspective of an orchid grower on the topic.

[@pamelaskwat1312]

Yeah I planted the roses in the backyard but I'm not getting any flowers but I'm getting a lot of leaves and stuff but I see no pests or anything on her bugs and how do I get the flowers to start growing again do I need to put a stick to have them grow up to like a tomato stick they need something to hang on to

[@rebeccawhite2402]

Thank you so much for these wonderful and helpful tips, some of which I suspected relating to lack of air flow and not enough water.

[@mtngrammy6953]

Great info! Just makes so much sense not to take a vitamin if your body doesn't need it. Love your videos and I AM a subscriber.

[@PDAV5]

Thank you! Always such sound information!

[@plantsomething]

Jason, Before I saw your video on this,i watched Mike K. ( You know his channel) He highly recommends epsom salt. So i tryed it. My tomatoes turned nice and green compared to ones without epsom. Roses look awesome. I only top dressed,and with a very lite sprinkle. Mike uses a spray on indoor plants about every time. 1 teaspoon to a gallon with his water soluble fertilizer. Im not saying your wrong,and ive had great success following your advice on so many things. My question is,have you experimented with this ? Im trying many things ive never tryed. You two are my go to guys and surprised you have different opinions on this topic. First time.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks Dean. There's a nuance to this: Epsom salts are good if your plants need magnesium supplementation, and can be less useful (or even harmful) if your plants don't. To make a good choice about it, you need to know which situation you're in. When I'm feeding my container roses in potting soil, the nutrients I add are the sole source of plant nutrition. A reasonable recommendation for container roses would be something in the range of 10ppm of magnesium weekly. That amount is already formulated into the balanced fertilizer I use, so no extra Epsom salts needed. In garden soil you may already have ample magnesium. Additional mag may indeed work to lock out calcium availability (increasing risk of blossom end rot for instance). This is one of the tough bits about fertilizer... yes, plants will often green up or push extra growth with higher levels of nutrients. So more is better? No, and I know you're doing it in moderation. But without a soil test, adding magnesium us about as arbitrary as adding iron or phosphorus on their own. So I don't avoid Epsom salts. I use them when I'm sure I need them. Where I see the rose societies giving the blanket recommendation "top dress with x amount of epsom salts every y amount of time" I just scratch my head and wonder: how the heck do they know what's available in my garden soil already?

[@MegaYourkidding]

Thank you for your information about roses

[@nalinip2473]

Thanks a lot Jason, very helpful advice👍

[@davedunington7637]

Thank YOU for your informed opinion.... I appreciate it ..... Thanks Again.

[@Blue_Azure101]

When I get a recommendation from Jason I always assume it’s the latest upload only to realize this was four years ago and this guy doesn’t age lol

[@crespoopserc]

Your average normal guy giving just great advice on one of the most popular flowers of all time! Going way back to Persia. To think people buy these flowers in stores and have no idea exactly what they are buying.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks Douglas

[@melenelewis2955]

Once again .....excellent information and explained very well...THANKS

[@cashrules520]

Espom salt does aid the Rose plant. However, it shouldn't be the supplement you give the plant. I plant a whole egg or 2 uncracked, sprinkling 2 tbl spooms of espom in the ground, and I also spray the folliage with espom salt diluted in 1 gallon water. I fertlize my roses with 20-20-20 in a gallon sprayer (diluted half gallon water, half gallon fertilizer) roses blooms well into December

[@harishkaria5644]

Very good information , yes You are right I have been using Epsom salt on most of my plants , & yes they don’t seem to be doing or helping them at all.

[@AllisonPeacock]

Thank you, thank you! Your video caught my eye, because I was just told about the water and epsom salts feeding trick by a horticulturist at one of the most recognizable Rose producers in the country. I wrote in to customer service asking about the lack of cane growth on my new bare root climbers after a couple of months. I strangely got blooms very quickly, but no decent canes. I think the Roses are simply still settling and will grow more canes next year. I’m shocked to get such dubious information from that particular source. Thank you for the common sense education!

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks Allison - sadly, I don't think the myth of the Epsom salts cure-all is going anywhere! Your thought that the rose is settling in is based in common sense and matches my own experience with climbers (and roses in general: first year sleep, second year creep, third year leap - which isn't true in all cases, but at least encourages patience!).

[@AllisonPeacock]

@@FraserValleyRoseFarm LOVE IT! I've never heard first year sleep, second year creep, third year leap. Brilliant. Love your videos...now if you'd just ship to Upstate New York!?

[@martareyes4663]

From my pottery experience using magnesium sulphate ,it dissolves better in hot water. What does it mean when purple thick lines start showing on the leaves ?I thought it was magnesium deficiency but clearly you have shown a different symptom and pattern for that.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

I've heard it associated with molybdenum deficiency - but it would be pretty hard to figure out from just a description.

[@kelly1447]

Jason, you’re awesome! I’m in San Diego, CA. Could you do a video on roses in hotter climates? Just your thoughts... love your logical perspective on planting/caring for Roses. Also, I’m a novice. Thanks! K

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks Kelly. That one is near the top of the list. I appreciate the encouragement!

[@lindafrost6292]

Good information, thank you for this video.

[@Ravenzpeak]

Back in the day, everyone had Epsom Salts and because you can see the results if adding it to the soil for pink/blue hydrangeas, folks thought it must be good for every garden plant. Now we know it's the change in pH that made hydrangeas change color, b/c salts are alkaline. Much better stuff is available these days.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks!

[@LawrenceLearBear5]

I just pour my tank water on the soil when I do aquarium changes on my fish, roses grow like crazy with tons of flowers!

[@patriciancube394]

Very informative. Thanks for sharing .

[@ethankoeus9581]

There's also the fact that the Epsom form of magnesium is very inefficient as a planting fertiliser, as Epsom salts are actually mostly water by weight. The typical elemental analysis is something like magnesium 9%-10% and sulphur 12%-13%. The chemical formula for the form of magnesium sulphate in Epsom salts is actually magnesium sulphate heptahydrate, or in other words there's 7 water molecules for every atom of magnesium supplied. By contrast dolomitic lime also supplies 20+% calcium by weight in addition to supplying ~10% magnesium by weight, and at least for me, it's about 1/5 the price of Epsom salts for an equivalent weight. I do use Epsom salts as a foliar feed to correct magnesium deficiencies in established plants, but I really don't see why Epsom salts should be used as a planting fertiliser unless there is some specific reason why calcium cannot be applied and/or the soil has high pH. Even then I'd prefer magnesium nitrate (if it can be obtained) as it supplies nitrogen instead of sulphur, which is almost always needed in much higher quantities by the plant.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks Ethan. Another good point on the issue!

[@mayanksumbh4451]

Thanks alot for your Information. Can you please make video on how to cure Die back and ways to fix blind shoots. Thanks in advance.

[@Thunderbird68-i2f]

I always advise clients to have their soil tested by a professional lab before they go all out on adding stuff that may not be necessary. There are soil test kits available to customers and probes that measure pH as well. A balanced fertilizer is good to start but compost and well rotted manure are the best for long term results, provided soil pH is correct. One must also take into account water pH, your soil's natural filtering system and drainage. Also the effects of chlorinated water if you're on water services.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks. I have mixed feelings (which I'll probably go into in a video sometime) about recommending soil testing. Gardening type experts have been recommending it for ages, but the average home gardener tunes it out for all the reasons you might expect: time, trouble, money, but also just because it's not the way they want to enjoy the hobby. My own personal approach is that I don't want to place a barrier to reasonable gardening advice by "gatekeeping" the hobby behind a soil testing requirement. And there definitely are reasonable approaches you can take towards gardening that don't rely on converting every gardener into an amateur chemist. Just my .02 cents though. I'm sure there will remain plenty of experts who will continue to push universal soil testing, just as I'm sure the gardening public will largely continue to ignore those recommendations.

[@Thunderbird68-i2f]

@@FraserValleyRoseFarm Hi Jason,...I meant to clarify that those recommendations are made only if a problem exists or persists, should compost and a well balanced fertilizer not suffice. You're correct in saying that most home gardeners avoid the headache of seeking out soil tests; something recommended as a last resort! Home test kits are a friendly option for the gardener as an alternative, lol. There are those who ask about adding all this other stuff to their soil (ie; epsom salts, etc...) based on online information. Best approach, IMO, is to consult with an experienced horticulturalist or someone familiar with the soil type(s) of one's area and take it from there. As far as chemical fertilizers go...less or half strength is best; easily absorbed by the root system in times of necessity, but in no way be used as a substitute for long term soil amendments. I prefer to recommend them as a supplement to organic cultural practices in the garden.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

100% And I especially second the part about seeking out local information. In the US, even homeowners (I'm told) are encouraged to consult the local agricultural extension services - great idea. I know that if I find the right person at our local agricultural supplies distributor, they'll be able to say (in a general way) what's a good fertilizer blend for my plants and soil, and it's based on a soil they know and the experience of other growers in my area. If you start there - and go with a light application to start, you're likely to be doing more good than harm. And as you pointed out, it's far better than jumping onto the bandwagon with a single nutrient/supplement "tip" or "trick" from KZbin or Facebook.

[@kaydee2681]

@@FraserValleyRoseFarm You hit the nail on the head with the idea of “gatekeeping”… As a hobby Gardner the very idea of having the soil tested sucks the fun out in a way I had never fully thought out and then you said it perfectly. I actually laughed at the thought I’m like a bratty kid that just wants to play the game with my own “made up” rules. Ha! So far, (10 years of hobby gardening) if a plant doesn’t do well with compost and fertilizer alone- I just move it to somewhere else in the garden. And keep moving it until it thrives or else, sadly sometimes just let it go and replace it. Fighting the soil for a certain plant seems like trying to maintain a snowman through winter into summertime. :) thanks for the channel

[@filipasilva9531]

Wow this was fun. I just purchased today 2 bags of fairy dust. Now I guess I'm using it on my feet 😂😂😂 I love your videos

[@nutzhazel]

Same with me lol Just bought 1kg of fairy dust now I'm gonna use it on my feet too! 😁

[@vanesanchezk]

Loved this video, thanks for the info!

[@kathystarnes6744]

I only use Espoma Bio Tone when planting and then Rose tone in the spring with a second application early summer

[@wendys8593]

I do have a question after viewing this very informational video. Is there any other possible use in the garden for epsom salts? If not, I have a bag on hand which may have to be relegated to the bathtub!! Always enjoy your clearly presented information. Your videos are very well planned and presented. Thank you for the work you put into the creation of each one.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Hi Wendy. Well, sometimes there is legit magnesium deficiency, so I'd keep some around just in case. If you see the symptoms (interveinal chlorosis on older leaves) you can foliar feed, and see if it helps. Otherwise if you truly have too much to hang onto, yes, bath salt or ice melt.

[@rakeelhosein7977]

Thanks , I’m learning a lot from you 💯💫

[@hellosunshine8148]

I put epsom salt to my roses and it produced a lot flowers 🌹

[@xhoanacelaj3282]

How often?

[@alisatatarinova2796]

thank you! I’ve found this video really helpful. there are so many people advising to add half of a cup Epsom salt when planting a rose! but what would you recommend to stimulate basal breaks?

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Hi Alisa, some varieties are more inclined to produce them, but it'll come when they're healthy and well established and often following a spring pruning. I know there's some info on using alfalfa tea or pellets (which I do use as an organic topdress anyhow) but further reading indicated it would be pretty tough to apply the exact right amount to be sure you're helping with basal breaks.

[@alisatatarinova2796]

Fraser Valley Rose Farm thank you for your reply! i’ve heard much about alfalfa meal benefits, definitely going to try.

[@my_garden.secrets]

Thank you for your very elaborate reasoning. 😊❤❤🥰👏👏🌺🌺🌺

[@Blue_Azure101]

The magnesium is used for chlorophyll and sulfates work over time to acidify soil. What they forgot to mention is that you also need some bacteria and fungi to help the plants absorb those micronutrients. I never add fertilizer by itself. I always dissolve some inoculant and plant bacteria with the fertilizer.

[@mauricetyack2989]

l was trying before it gives the colour of the roses beautiful colours. l just started to plant roses again am band to it ..

[@jessicabella5762]

Not sure I agree with this. I have about 30 roses in my yard. I was noticing that I wasn’t getting new cane growth despite fertilizing with organic fertilizers. I was reading one of my rose books about what fertilize to use and how to use it, when I read about epsom salt applications. I used about 2 tablespoons as a top dressing per plant, and watered it well. Within 2 weeks almost all of my roses pushed out new base cane growth. I couldn’t believe it! No other fertilizer was used during that time. I now top dress all my roses with a little epsom salt at the beginning of the growing season (along with other fertilizers) and I get big beautiful new base canes. I know there isn’t research on this, but I can tell you it definitely works in my rose garden. I just apply it once a season.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks for sharing your experience Jessica. I'd never argue about what works for you personally, but this highlights the problem of anecdotal evidence: I'd have to equally accept the word of a gardener who says biochar or molasses supercharged their roses, even though the scientific evidence doesn't support those claims. My own experience with epsom salts has been unimpressive, but I'm also sure from testing that my own soil is not deficient in magnesium or sulfur. In my case, an application of a more balanced fertilizer provides ample basal growth - but I'm happy that epsom salts did the trick for you.

[@aureljurubita6098]

@@FraserValleyRoseFarm Then you admit that for the lady using Epsom salt on roses is not a myth.

[@noinasuk9022]

Thank you for sharing. Once i try to find Epsom salt for my roses.

[@nihatsavmaz6677]

Thank you very much. Well explained again. 11.07.24

[@joewitous6281]

This was very helpful. Thanks!

[@annehyams7795]

Thank you so much for interesting information about Epsom Salts. My one rose tree has got curly leaf, buds are wilting or falling off I am trying very hard to save it. Any good advice please. Thank you so much Annie

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Hi Annie. It's tough to give advice with such limited information. The curled leaves *could* mean the rose took some severe drought stress, but there are other problems that could have the same symptoms. Did you notice the problem when the weather was quite warm?

[@annehyams7795]

Thank you so much for the beautifu red heart and for the very good advice because I was too scared to give the rose tree too much water at first but now I am watering it more as the winter weather is slowly coming to our way Thank you so much Annie

[@dangcoppock7362]

anne hyams hi, I give my plants some doses of plant food during winter once every three wks. To me it’s growing better in the next spring, summer..!

[@davidhill1220]

Hi Jason Thank you for your tutorial This is off the subject but can you tell me if it’s wrong to remove spiders from my climbing rose bush I get spiders that look like they are full of eggs huge! Patricia

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Hi Patricia - they're a benefit in the garden, so if you can find a way to appreciate them, your plants will be better off for it. Then again, if they creep you out to the point where you don't enjoy your rose, I won't judge you for relocating them.

[@laureenejackson1441]

Thznk for sharing this important information.

[@jagman1953]

Excellent info!! Thank you !

[@mystijkissler8183]

Great videos and imformation. You're a natural and a pleasure. Thank you for your contribution to the stumbling masses. I'm almost at the "Just Quit" phase, as I've made every horrid mistake there is to make from drowning myself in pesticides and fungicides trying to control Thrip here in the woods of eastern Washington, to taking the neighbors bad advise that I needed to use anti-bacterial soap (Dawn) in my solution for pest control. I've killed countless plants "winging it". I need a daily/weekly calendar and log (journal) to follow......remembering what needs what is hell. lol

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Thanks for the feedback and encouragement. I don't do too much about minor pests or foliar disease, and even when it comes to fertilizing and pruning sometimes "less is more". Best luck the garden, and if you have any questions, I'm happy to help where I can.

[@jayeetapurkayasthadasgupta5922]

Love your in depth videos. I have a question regarding using homemade liquid fertilizers etc, such as banana peel fertilizer or throwing down tea leaves, egg shells...will these help?

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Many rotting things can be useful as fertilizer. I know that a lot of KZbin videos focus on coffee grounds, banana peels, eggshells etc. but they're probably little different than other compostables. The eggshells take forever to break down (unless you dissolve them in an acid) - so they're not terribly useful.

[@markruffner9143]

Very good video. Thank you.

[@zaonyrichardson6858]

What season is best to sprinkle a little dolomite lime on the soil please? And should it be left to be rained in naturally or should it be gently watered into the soil with a fine sprinkler? Keeping my epsom salts for my bath tub anyway, seems to do me good! Lol.

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

I let the rain do the work, and apply in the fall (just because that's when I'm not applying fertilizer at the same time)

[@debj6722]

Off topic, but whats your opinion on planting roses in the garden where roses grew before Many thanks

[@FraserValleyRoseFarm]

Rose replant disease (soil sickness) is a real thing, but it's most severe in fields where roses have been planted repeatedly on a commercial scale. It's also worse in sandy soils than in heavier soils. If you're concerned you could try using a mycorrhizal inoculant for the new rose at the time of planting.

[@LYNNEPOWELL-w9n]

Very informative, thanks.

[@barbll000]

I never believed the claims about salt so thanks for the confirmation.

[@isopath1]

It's not salt Barbara. MgS isn't