what causes dry rot on the blossom end of tomatoes

What causes dry rot on the blossom end of tomatoes?

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#1 Comment By PRuckle On 06/12/2012 @ 7:06 pm

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.

#2 Comment By Nikki On 06/13/2012 @ 6:55 am

Yes, blossom end rot is often caused ba a lack of calicium in addition to watering issues. This article will help you with that:
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