Cal-Mag for Plants | pH-Neutral Calcium & Magnesium Feed
Adds calcium and magnesium for firm growth and fewer deficiencies.
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This is a high-analysis liquid suspension of micronised magnesium carbonate combined with fulvic acid — a ready-to-dilute concentrate that delivers 9% magnesium in a form designed for rapid foliar and root absorption. The micronised mineral particles are held in suspension by the fulvic acid carrier, which also acts as a natural chelating agent, improving magnesium uptake and transport within the plant.
Unlike Epsom salt — which provides fully soluble magnesium that leaches within days — this suspension delivers magnesium from micronised carbonate particles that provide a slow-release trickle, feeding the plant over a longer period. The fulvic acid increases cell membrane permeability, enhances nutrient absorption, and feeds beneficial soil biology. Certified organic by ACO (Australian Certified Organic), input 456AI.
Every Dr Forest product is made by hand in small batches at our workshop in Stockport, Greater Manchester. This product is supplied in a recycled plastic bottle.
This product combines two distinct functional ingredients. The micronised magnesium carbonate provides a concentrated, slow-release source of magnesium from natural mineral origin. The fulvic acid acts as both a suspension carrier and a biologically active chelating agent that improves magnesium delivery to the plant.
Every chlorophyll molecule contains one Mg²⁺ ion at its centre, coordinated within a porphyrin ring. Without magnesium, chlorophyll cannot form and photosynthesis stops. Beyond chlorophyll, magnesium activates over 300 enzymes including those critical for ATP synthesis, protein production, and sugar transport to fruit.
Fulvic acid is a low-molecular-weight organic acid derived from humic substances. Its small molecular size allows it to penetrate cell membranes that larger humic molecules cannot cross. When combined with magnesium, it acts as a natural chelating agent — wrapping the mineral in an organic shell that improves absorption through both roots and leaf cuticle. Published research confirms fulvic acid increases stomatal opening, nutrient uptake, and enzyme activity.
Epsom salt delivers a sharp pulse of available magnesium that peaks within hours and leaches within days. Micronised magnesium carbonate particles dissolve gradually in soil moisture, providing a sustained trickle over weeks. The fulvic acid adds an intermediate-speed delivery layer. The result is a longer feeding window from each application.
Potassium and magnesium compete for the same root uptake sites. High-potassium feeding during fruiting suppresses magnesium absorption even when soil Mg is adequate. This is the most common cause of interveinal chlorosis in container-grown tomatoes and peppers. Regular magnesium supplementation alongside potassium is the solution.
Fulvic acid is a high-quality carbon source for rhizosphere microorganisms. It promotes beneficial bacterial and fungal populations, improves nutrient cycling, and enhances mycorrhizal colonisation. Every application feeds the plant and its soil ecosystem simultaneously.
This is a mineral suspension, not a true solution. Shake the bottle vigorously for 15–20 seconds before each use. When diluting, add the concentrate to a small amount of warm water (20–30°C) first and stir well before adding the remaining water.
Apply as a fine mist to both leaf surfaces in early morning or late evening. Ensure thorough coverage including leaf undersides. The fulvic acid improves leaf cuticle penetration. Visible improvement in chlorosis typically appears within 7–14 days.
Dilute and apply directly to the root zone. Water in afterwards. Use the higher rate (10 ml/L) for visibly deficient plants or known-low Mg soils. Use the lower rate for maintenance feeding.
Combine foliar and root applications for fastest correction — foliar for immediate leaf response, root drench for sustained soil-level replenishment.
Pair with Seaweed Powder in a foliar tank mix — alginic acid improves leaf wetting while fulvic acid enhances uptake. Use alongside any Dr Forest crop-specific fertiliser where additional magnesium is needed. Combine with Cal-Mino for a foliar calcium + magnesium programme during fruiting.

Adds calcium and magnesium for firm growth and fewer deficiencies.
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