Blossom End Rot Question

Keger · May 10, 2012

I have some, and expected some after the wet spring. Everything has been on the first fruit, the earlist fruit, and I have just been picking them and chunking them.

Any one have any tricks or tips with this?

Thanks!

Qweniden · May 10, 2012

Consistent watering I think is the biggest variable. It sort of improves on its own as the season progresses. Because of that people think things they did to try and fix it makes a difference but they are confusing causation and correlation since it fixes it self somewhat anyway.

FYI, from what Ive read its usually not an issue of calcium deficency but rather an issue with a plant being able to use its calcium effectively.

janezee · May 15, 2012

It often clears up after first fruit set. Be careful with watering, and be patient. (I know it's hard!)

j

genieriley · May 16, 2012

I ALWAYS PUT A TABLESPOON OF GRANULAR LIME IN HOLE WHEN PLANTING AND SPRINKLE A TABLESPOON OF EPSOM SALTS AROUND PLANT AND I NEVER GET IT. IF IT WORKS IT WORKS IF IT DONT IT DONT.

May 10, 2012	#1
Keger Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Richmond, TX Posts: 327	Blossom End Rot Question I have some, and expected some after the wet spring. Everything has been on the first fruit, the earlist fruit, and I have just been picking them and chunking them. Any one have any tricks or tips with this? Thanks!

May 10, 2012	#2
Qweniden Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 267	Consistent watering I think is the biggest variable. It sort of improves on its own as the season progresses. Because of that people think things they did to try and fix it makes a difference but they are confusing causation and correlation since it fixes it self somewhat anyway. FYI, from what Ive read its usually not an issue of calcium deficency but rather an issue with a plant being able to use its calcium effectively.

May 15, 2012	#3
janezee Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Whidbey Island, WA Zone 7, Sunset 5 Posts: 931	It often clears up after first fruit set. Be careful with watering, and be patient. (I know it's hard!) j

May 16, 2012	#4
genieriley Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: columbus georgia Posts: 3	I ALWAYS PUT A TABLESPOON OF GRANULAR LIME IN HOLE WHEN PLANTING AND SPRINKLE A TABLESPOON OF EPSOM SALTS AROUND PLANT AND I NEVER GET IT. IF IT WORKS IT WORKS IF IT DONT IT DONT.