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Q.what causes dry rot on the blossom end of tomatoes

Zone 8 | johnb added on June 12, 2012 | Answered

What causes dry rot on the blossom end of tomatoes?

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Nikki
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Answered on June 13, 2012

Yes, blossom end rot is often caused ba a lack of calicium in addition to watering issues. This article will help you with that:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-blossom-rot.htm

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PRuckle
Answered on June 13, 2012

I find uneven watering & soild insuffiecient in calcium seem to be the cause of blossom end rot in tomatoes as well as squash. Remove affects fruit, add calcium rich compost [egg shells] & do not over water.

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