I would fertilize again and leave the Epsom salts out of the solution. I would also try adding an ounce of vinegar to each gallon of water every time you irrigate.

Some new foliage simply emerges lighter than mature foliage, or even a different color entirely. Pale new leaves do often suggest a deficiency of the nutrients considered relatively immobile in the plant, or a general lack of fertility. Sometimes, micro-nutrients are actually present in the soil in adequate amounts, but unavailable because of high pH. The vinegar will help neutralize alkalinity and hopefully lower pH.

Al

Thank you, it's much appreciated. The next morning I did just that and it might only be my eyes playing tricks on me but now it does look a healthier shade of green.

The only problem is I dissolved the epsom in the 12-4-8 so I am stuck with it until I buy another quart. I could not find any analysis showing the MG 12-4-8 or MG organic choice potting mix containing any amount of magnesium, but the fields were normally just left blank. From what I've read, It also seems Magnesium doesn't change soil pH much, either.

So basically, would I be okay just using the 12-4-8 + epsom or should I really buy a new quart?

Thanks again,
-Troy

I'm very sorry - I misread your original post and missed the fact that you'd added gypsum to the mix you're using. The Epsom salts in the 12-4-8 is appropriate if you didn't add more than about 1/4 cup to the quart. You might not want to use it on soils that contain lime, though.

Al

That's good to hear. I only added about 2 1/2 tablespoons, so I should be alright.

-Troy

Hi Troy, how is your Jiogulan doing? I am new and been looking for this plant, and wondering if yours has produced seed and if you would like to trade. Hope to hear from you/B

The Label states 2 Months Fertilization from Poultry Manure added to Soil. Poultry Manure,Sometimes can cause problems when in contact with root system.

Hello. Forgive me for reviving a kind of old post, but I'm really interested in growing Jiaogulan also. There's really not much info out there on growing it, that I have found. How does Jiaogulan do in a container? Is part shade best? Would it make an OK indoor plant, for in wintertime?

By the way, Michigan Bulb has Jiaogulan plants 50% off today. I just ordered one (first time I've ordered from them). Looking forward to growing it for tea.

I'm planning to put it in a container, using Daddy Pete's Potting mix.