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Epson Salt and Borax

II've been told a cheap and effective way to add sulfur is to use Epson Salts and Borax. The recommended amount figures to 1/20 lb of each per acre foliar applied. I'm extremely low in both areas and was looking to up rate to 1/4 lb per acre sprayed on ground pre-plant this fall for wheat. Thoughts? Concerns?

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Check you're boron levels! You can over apply boron! Also, the magnesium in Epson salts can impact your potassium availability and your CEC in your soil. If you want a cheaper form of sulfur look into elemental sulfur.

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