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 JonnyVain
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Posted: 7/28/2012 4:08:06 PM
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klutz347
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Posted: 7/29/2012 7:03:23 PM
I cant help you with the anwser but I got the rot too.
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alemonkey
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Posted: 7/29/2012 7:08:11 PM
[Last Edit: 7/29/2012 7:23:43 PM by alemonkey]
I had it and applied a crapton of lime to the soil. Seemed to work.
Edit: the lime took a few weeks, but now I have no more end rot. |
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SuperMoose
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Posted: 7/29/2012 9:06:54 PM
Originally Posted By alemonkey:
I had it and applied a crapton of lime to the soil. Seemed to work. Edit: the lime took a few weeks, but now I have no more end rot. Where did you apply it to? I have the same problem. jcncc was kind enough to post this in my garden thread. Maybe it'll help you guys. Originally Posted By jcncc:
Calcium/Magnesium deficent. Spray with a calcium formula like Green Light or Ortho and toss in 1/4 teaspoon of Epsom salts per gallon. Spray late evening and rinse plants early the following morning. spray three times during the life of the plant about every 30 days. Originally Posted By jcncc:
Thats the ticket. Also pick up a jug of fertilome Triple action plant spray. It contains a fungicide, Mitacide, Insecticide. Once again mix to the lowest level and spray every 30 days. Allways remember to rinse your plants the following morning. never mix the CalMag solution with anything else it is a seperate operation. A regular spray program along with dumping composted manure and such is all you need. Remember to add compost at least 45 days PRIOR to planting. Sorry to yell but that is extremly important. Man I need a coffee  |
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Willz
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Posted: 7/29/2012 9:19:42 PM
Bone meal dust will take care of your blossum end rot.
Sprinkle it on the soil around the roots then water. |
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ColdSoul
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Posted: 7/31/2012 8:20:10 AM
End rot is caused by calcium deficiency. I have read that lack of adequate water can be a problem as well. Your soil might have enough calcium but without steady water the plant cannot effectively absorb enough. I can vouch for Lime working but like another person stated it takes a while. I have always have end rot on larger tomatoes but Roma, Cherry and grape tomatoes do really seem to have that problem around here.
My mother used some of anti rot spray stuff last year and in guessing apply to the roots. |
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Posted: 7/31/2012 7:35:39 PM
Originally Posted By ColdSoul:
End rot is caused by calcium deficiency. I have read that lack of adequate water can be a problem as well. Your soil might have enough calcium but without steady water the plant cannot effectively absorb enough. I can vouch for Lime working but like another person stated it takes a while. I have always have end rot on larger tomatoes but Roma, Cherry and grape tomatoes do really seem to have that problem around here. My mother used some of anti rot spray stuff last year and in guessing apply to the roots. Good advice above. Water evenly, check soil PH and add calcium and iron as needed based on PH levels. This is especially true with high PH soils as it will prevent iron and calcium uptake. |
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Vulcan94
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Posted: 7/31/2012 7:48:08 PM
If you dropped an egg shell in the hole when you planted the tomato plant, wouldn't that help?
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badeffect10
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Posted: 7/31/2012 8:51:49 PM
Originally Posted By Vulcan94:
If you dropped an egg shell in the hole when you planted the tomato plant, wouldn't that help? Vulcan94 I crush up egg shells in a grinder and spread them around the base of my tomatoes after I plant them. |
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Posted: 8/1/2012 7:38:04 PM
My method:
Save your eggshells in a Tupperware container. When full spread over the garden. |
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