Re: Epsom Salts - the diff. in my peppers using ES was phenomenal - much thicker, sturdier stems, many more flowers, and much bushier plants. A fellow grower passed along the tip - works wonderfully. He insisted/insists sturdier stems has to do w/ more phosphorous absorption. Not a chemist, so would like to know if anyone can confirm this. -- Robert Farr The Chile Man: ALL Natural Hot Sauce (540) 668-7160 www.chileman.com (that's "chile" with an "e")