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Q.hole in bottom of tomatoes and dark spots on bottom

Zone 06484 | Anonymous added on July 27, 2019 | Answered

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Downtoearthdigs
Answered on July 28, 2019

This is not severe yet, but this is the start of a calcium, and magnesium deficiency. You can correct this with a simple application of dolomitic lime. This will provide both of these elements to the plant, as well as keep the soil pH stable.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-blossom-rot.htm

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