Tomato Blossom End Rot - How did you deal with it?

Hapygdnr · Post by **Hapygdnr** » Jul 10, 2007 12:54 pm

Greetings Veggie Gardeners
I'm asking this to help out my Dad. I think I read some ideas about how to deal with this here before but don't have time to look back or do some internet research like I normally would. If I remember correctly it is caused by a calcium deficiency. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Jeanne aka Hapygdnr

kHT · Post by **kHT** » Jul 10, 2007 9:14 pm

Hapygdnr, we grow disease resistant tomatoes and alway remember to rotate your crops. You might add lime or even egg shells to your soil to see it that will help. You might want to try messenger also?

John · Post by **John** » Jul 10, 2007 9:52 pm

Often this problem seems related to erratic watering.

I use Epsom salts, perhaps 1 or 2 TB per Gallon of water, per plant. Or 1/4 cup per 4 feet of row.

Hapygdnr · Post by **Hapygdnr** » Jul 11, 2007 9:23 am

Thanks Karma & John for your advice. I will pass the info on today when I talk to him. I knew I could get some help here!
Jeanne

kHT · Post by **kHT** » Jul 11, 2007 11:20 am

Thank you John for the excellent suggestion that I also forgot about in my hurry to reply.

I guess I should of just sticked to icing the face after yesterday's 2 hour dental visit??