Blossom End Rot
Good Morning!
Have you waited anxiously for that first tomato to ripen only to find the bottom looks black and nasty? This is a condition known as Blossom End Rot. It’s caused by a lack of calcium in the soil. This can be an especially big problem for container gardeners. To prevent make sure your plants are properly fertilized. Heavy rains and/or frequent watering can wash nutrients right out of the soil! A natural way to give your plants the calcium they need is with eggshells. Wash them well, let dry and collect them in a clean container. (I use an empty margarine container). Once you have a cup or so worth, crush them well and work them into the soil around your plants and water. If you don’t eat many eggs, you can buy a bag of lime at the garden center or home store.
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gardens, gardening, blossom end rot, tomatoes, calcium, eggshells
August 7th, 2007 at 7:42 pm
i honestly love your gardening pics! the garden is actually a subject that i can take plenty of shots of.