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Q.Roma Tomatoes

Zone 92040 | pattiharris1953 added on June 25, 2020 | Answered

I’m growing a Roma tomato plant In a planter box, and when it appears ripe, I pick it only to find a big brown circle/spot on the bottom of the tomato? I don’t know why I can’t get my photo to download?

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BushDoctor
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Answered on June 25, 2020

That is blossom end rot. It is common with soils lacking in calcium, or with an unbalanced calcium and magnesium ratio.

I recommend Dolomitic lime for a long term fix, but if you want short term relief then epsom salt foliar spray will be preferable.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-blossom-rot.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/adding-lime-to-soil.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/calcium-fertilizer.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/growing-tomatoes-guide.htm

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pattiharris1953
Answered on June 25, 2020

Yes, very mush so, thank you.

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